RADFORD, Virginia, July 17 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford University receives SCHEV grant to boost retention, graduation for Pell-eligible students * The university has already exceeded retention goals through targeted student success initiatives. Radford University has received an $899,160 grant from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) to expand initiatives to increase retention and graduation rates for Pell-eligible students. This award is the fifth grant from the Pell Initi more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 17 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Dominion and NextEra file merger application in Virginia RICHMOND, Va. -- Late yesterday Florida-based NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy and filed a merger application with Virginia's State Corporation Commission (SCC). The two energy companies announced in a May 18 press release that they would combine in an all-stock transaction to form the world's largest regulated electric utility business by market capi more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, July 18 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * VMI Recognized on Money's Best Colleges in America 2026 VMI once again scored well on Money magazine's Best Colleges in America list, earning 4.5 stars out of 5. In recent years, the rankings have been done using the star system, based on quality of education, affordability, and student outcomes. VMI also landed on Money's Best Public Colleges and Best Colleges in the South lists for 2026. Money shared that VMI graduates have a median salary of abo more PR

ETTRICK, Virginia, July 16 -- Virginia State University posted the following news: * * * VSU Responds To Growing Demand For Qualified Special Education Professionals * A new graduate certificate at Virginia State University equips educators to provide special education students the support they need to succeed. As the number of students requiring specialized educational services continues to grow, Virginia State University is preparing the next generation of leaders who will help ensure those students receive the support they need to succe more PR