$1 million going toward early education research
As a result of the Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Project report released in January, the General Assembly has decided to award $1 million to researchers at the University of Virginia's Center for...
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Jeff Tanner, new Dean of ODU's Strome College of Business
After spending the past 27 years in Texas, Jeff Tanner moved to Norfolk to assume the position of dean of Old Dominion University's Strome College of Business. By Virginia...
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ODU adds Biomedical Engineering Institute
Old Dominion University has launched the Biomedical Engineering Institute, which will be home to undergraduate through Ph.D. biomedical engineering programs. By Virginia...
View ArticleCheck out how libraries have changed in a digital world
First the big chain stores overshadowed the small independent stores. Think Tom Hanks' Fox Books forcing Meg Ryan's Shop Around the Corner to close in the 1998 romantic comedy movie "You've Got Mail."...
View ArticleCents and sensibility: ODU teaches freshmen financial literacy
U.S. students owe more than $1 trillion in student loan debt, affecting more than 40 million Americans, according to CNN. By Briana Thorntonbriana.thornton@insidebiz.com U.S. students owe more than $1...
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Gov. McAullife announces initiative to promote private sector growth.
Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced a new initiative that aims to catalyze the Virginia economy by promoting strong private-sector growth and job creation in all of Virginia's regions. By Virginia...
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Local entrepreneur aims to solve math proficiency problem for students
Do you remember the commutative property of multiplication? Or how to graph a linear equation? By Virginia Lascaravirginia.lascara@insidebiz.comDo you remember the commutative property of...
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NSU president: Team effort will carry school into the future
Five points of action are necessary to protect and strengthen the future of Norfolk State University, the school's interim president and CEO, Eddie Moore Jr., said at a state of the university address...
View ArticleNSU wins $1.1M grant for education majors
Norfolk State University has been awarded a $1.1 million grant for education majors from the U.S. Department of Education, the school announced last Wednesday. Staff ReportNorfolk State University has...
View ArticleHampton University makes several lists
It looks like Hampton University will renew its subscriptions to Money Magazine, U.S. News & World Report and Washington Monthly. All three publications have recognized the school for excellence...
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Combat technology comes to Virginia Beach school
Devices that were originally developed to help American soldiers in active combat sit quietly on the walls. They are always listening, always ready to respond. By Pete...
View ArticleArea schools get security upgrades
By Pete Humespete.humes@insidebiz.comHampton Roads schools just got a little bit safer.On Sept. 16, Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced $6 million in School Security Equipment Grants for upgrades to 519...
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Daymond John, star of ABC's "Shark Tank," circles back to Hampton Roads and...
BY Butch Maierbutch.maier@insidebiz.comLeave it to a "Shark" to hang around a beach and pounce on an opportunity.One of "Shark Tank" star Daymond John's earliest business breaks happened in Hampton...
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Beach speakers forum season opens Nov. 4
Three well-known media personalities are slated to take the forum stage early next year.By Nate Delesline IIInate.delesline@insidebiz.comAllen West, a decorated Army veteran and former congressman, is...
View ArticleVirginia Wesleyan students host business conference Nov. 16-20
Virginia Wesleyan College’s student-led Business Conference — branded the Marlin Prestige — will take place Nov. 16 - Nov. 20. Virginia Wesleyan College’s student-led Business Conference — branded the...
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