
ODU signs 16 on National Signing Day: 25 total recruits
Old Dominion University football signed 16 student-athletes to National Letter’s of Intent, head coach Bobby Wilder announced on Wednesday.

Old Dominion University football signed 16 student-athletes to National Letter’s of Intent, head coach Bobby Wilder announced on Wednesday.

Dr. Jennie M. Carr, an assistant professor of elementary education at Bridgewater College, has been named the recipient of the 2014-15 Scholar Award from the Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education.

U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Claire McCaskill introduced the Teach Safe Relationships Act of 2015, legislation that would improve health education in public secondary schools where it is taught, by including information on “safe relationship behavior” which would focus on preventing sexual assault, domestic violence, and dating violence.

The Princeton Review revamped its annual ranking of the best college values in America this year, but the results were familiar: the University of Virginia is listed as the nation’s top public school for affordability, academics and career prospects.

Bridgewater College, 14 other private, nonprofit colleges in the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia (CICV) and the U.S. Department of Energy have joined forces to help develop comprehensive plans for implementing solar power on area campuses.

The 2015 Old Dominion University football schedule is highlighted with seven home games including a Conference USA home opener against newcomer Charlotte, as announced by the conference office on Monday.

As part of its plan to enhance safety in the UVA community, the University of Virginia has contracted with international security firm G4S to provide a friendly security presence in neighborhoods frequented by students.

Piper Kerman, author of Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison, will speak at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, in Cole Hall at Bridgewater College.

VMI head football coach Scott Wachenheim announced this week the addition of eight assistant football coaches to the staff.

U.S. Senator Tim Kaine introduced the Providing Resources Early for Kids (PRE-K) Act, legislation to expand access to high-quality early learning programs for children from birth to age five.
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