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Online viewing of osprey next debuts

The Virginia Institute of Marine Science has set up a camera so that the public can view a nesting osprey family online.

U.Va. admission applications set record

The University of Virginia says it's received a record 28,239 applicants for admission to the Class of 2016.

W&L new solar system is up and running

Washington and Lee University is now getting some of its electricity from a new solar power system.

U.Va. extends $3B fundraising campaign

The University of Virginia will continue a fundraising campaign it began in 2004 until it reaches the $3 billion goal.

Higher-ed agency wants $363.5 million

Virginia's higher-education agency is recommending that the state spend $363.5 million over the next budget cycle to fund the operations of its public colleges

Va higher-ed agency backs aid increases

Virginia's higher-education agency is recommending that the state increase funding for its Tuition Assistance Grant program to help students keep up with

Elon graduates to wear plastic gowns

The maroon gowns of Elon University's graduates will also be green starting this weekend.

UVa to offer 'early-action' admissions

The University of Virginia is planning to adopt a policy that allows high school seniors to learn before the national notification date whether they've been

Va guidelines to help military students

Virginia's public colleges and universities will allow students who leave to serve in the military to take more time to go back to school after completing

Four W&M students robbed at gunpoint

A spokesperson with the College of William and Mary told WAVY.com four students and a friend, who does not attend the college, were robbed at gunpoint while

William & Mary tops college rankings

The College of William and Mary was ranked the sixth-best public university by U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday.

NC Universities raise tuition $750

Tuition costs are increasing at all 16 public university campuses in North Carolina to help offset cuts in the state support.

HU gets $5.3 million federal grant

The federal government has awarded $5.3 million to Hampton University to buy equipment and make other improvements.

EVMS board OKs tuition increase

Eastern Virginia Medical School has joined other higher education institutions in raising tuition to offset state funding cuts and other recession-related

W&M builds new lacrosse, soccer stadium

The College of William & Mary is building a new lacrosse and soccer stadium.

Ex-Duke players plead to gun charges

Three Georgia men kicked off Duke University's football team won't return to the North Carolina school after pleading guilty to firearms charges.

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