
UVA announces $15 living wage
The University of Virginia will pay all full-time, benefits-eligible employees in its academic division and medical center a living wage of at least $15 an hour, beginning Jan. 1.

The University of Virginia will pay all full-time, benefits-eligible employees in its academic division and medical center a living wage of at least $15 an hour, beginning Jan. 1.

Steve Owen, Staunton’s city manager for the last 12 years, has announced his retirement from the position, effective June 30, 2019.

James Madison University has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to participate in the 2020 Collegiate Wind Competition.

Patricia L. West was sworn in Monday as the 35th commissioner of the State Corporation Commission (SCC). West fills the remaining term of James C. Dimitri who retired from the Commission last year.

Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) and Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) sent a letter to Secretary of State Michael Pompeo urging him to call for the immediate release of Virginian Aziza Al-Youssef.

Plant diseases are a significant threat to our food security, and while rain provides fresh water to our crops, splashing drops may also contribute to the spread of plant disease.

VMI football coach Scott Wachenheim has completed his 2019 assistant coaching staff with the hiring of Pat Kuntz as defensive line coach and Chris Moore as tight ends/specialists coach.

Virginia Humanities’ Virginia Center for the Book announces more than a dozen public events, printmaking demonstrations, classes, workshops, and exhibitions as part of the Finding Wisdom public art project.

Bridgewater College baseball coach Curt Kendall announced to his team Saturday evening his decision to step down as head coach of the program at the end of the 2019 season to focus on his role as BC’s director of athletics, a position he has held since 2000.

James Madison University has earned level three autonomy – the highest level of management autonomy for public institutions of higher education in Virginia. The management agreement between the Commonwealth of Virginia and the university was included in HB 2290 and SB 1386, which became law on Thursday.
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