Virginia Tech

Rocovich has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Spanberger following his removal as Virginia Tech rector. Additional headlines include efforts to slow measles spread, a policy limiting Chromebook use for younger students in Virginia Beach, and the Virginia DMV celebrating its Mobile ID app's 250,000 downloads.

A Virginia Tech Rector is suing over their removal. The article does not provide additional details about the circumstances of the removal or the rector's identity.

Governor Abigail Spanberger appointed 32 new members to governing boards at Virginia’s colleges and universities, including 20 reappointments, as part of efforts to reshape higher education leadership. Notable appointees include James Dyke, Cristin Grigos, and Ann Cherry, while John Rocovich was removed from Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors for misconduct. The General Assembly must confirm the appointments.

Virginia Tech receives a $75 million donation. Other headlines include a judge halting background checks for private firearm sales in Lynchburg, a report on Virginia's film incentives, a marriage equality amendment on November ballots, and a Virginia Beach tech startup's failure.

The University of Tennessee and Virginia Tech have received historic gifts. The donations are described as significant but no further details are provided in the article.

Virginia Tech rector John Rocovich refuses to resign after Gov. Abigail Spanberger removed him from his position, citing 'misconduct' without specifying details. Spanberger appointed Dominion Energy executive Edward Baine as his replacement, sparking criticism from board members and lawmakers who question the transparency of the decision.

Governor Abigail Spanberger has removed John Rocovich from Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors, citing unspecified misconduct. Rocovich was replaced by Edward Baine, and the decision follows prior board changes and federal investigations into diversity issues at state universities. Rocovich was a donor to Winsome Earle-Sears' gubernatorial campaign.

Governor Abigail Spanberger removed Virginia Tech Rector John Rocovich from the Board of Visitors due to misconduct and appointed Edward Baine of Dominion Energy as his replacement. The change follows recent board shakeups, federal investigations into diversity and discrimination at state universities, and concerns about politicization of public university governance.

A racist remark about Jeffries sparked Democratic anger in Virginia. Additional headlines include efforts to pass a collective bargaining bill, a timeline for hiring Virginia Tech's new president, hantavirus monitoring in Maryland and Virginia, and Virginia State Police receiving a 9/11 steel artifact.

The NYPD is hunting for four suspects following an antisemitic graffiti spree in Queens, and German officials warn of a spike in antisemitism driven by Islamist and far-left extremists. The incidents include vandalism and verbal abuse, leaving Jewish communities feeling isolated. Radical professor Mohamed Abdou called for 'Death to America' at Virginia Tech.

Mohamed Abdou, a former Columbia University professor barred for supporting terror groups, delivered a speech at Virginia Tech calling for the 'destruction' of the U.S. and praising the Oct. 7 attacks as a 'blessed day.' He urged students to disrupt the defense industry and compared Zionism to a 'Hitlerite mentality,' despite Virginia Tech denying the event was university-sponsored.

Anti-Israel protesters in New York City marched from Columbia University to City College of New York, marking the second anniversary of the Gaza Solidarity Encampments. Demonstrators chanted support for Hamas, demanded Mayor Zohran Mamdani implement policy changes, and criticized NYPD during the event. Protesters called for divestment from Israel and the Department of Homeland Security, while referencing the death of 6-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza.

A former Columbia University professor, Mohamed Abdou, who was fired for publicly supporting Hamas, Hezbollah, and Islamic Jihad, is scheduled to speak at Virginia Tech's 'Death to the Akademy' event. The event, titled 'Islam & Revolution,' will be hosted by student organizers and features promotional imagery linked to jihadist groups, sparking concerns about its messaging.

A veteran skydiver, Pasha Palanker, crashed into Virginia Tech's scoreboard during a football game due to unexpected wind gusts. He credited the jumbotron with saving his life and that of fans by preventing the 1,100-square-foot American flag and its 26-pound anchor from hitting the stands. Palanker, a Purple Heart recipient, sustained shoulder injuries but plans to return to skydiving after recovery.

A crushed dinosaur skull, forgotten in a drawer, was reconstructed by a Virginia Tech student to reveal a new species of early carnivorous dinosaur with unique features. The fossil suggests some dinosaur groups were wiped out during the end-Triassic extinction, potentially representing one of the last survivors of an ancient lineage.