The Justice Department sued the Commonwealth Dec. 29 over a state law that allows undocumented immigrants to receive in-state tuition at public universities.
Youngkin and Earle-Sears appear to have stood alone in congratulatory reactions from state officials, as Democrats moved quickly to say they were not backing down from the fight to stop the appointment.
Deeds acknowledged that the University’s FOIA release did not include all of the materials that he requested.
Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., former University student and football player, was given the maximum penalty Friday of five life sentences with an additional 23 years.
Four University alumni were defeated in their bids for re-election in the House, and just one newly elected member representing the University.
The outgoing governor claimed that Spanberger’s letter was “riddled with hyperbole and factual errors”
This affirms the authority of Virginia Senate Democrats, who have blocked over 20 of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s appointments to university governing boards since June.
Areas that felt the deficits include federally-funded research, telemedicine services offered through U.Va. Health and canceled flights for holiday travel.
In the letter, Spanberger urged the Board to hold off on selecting finalists in the search and not to appoint a president until she has filled five current vacancies.
After nearly four years in office, here is an overview of how Youngkin changed Virginia.
As the campaigns drew to a close following sweeping Democratic victories, attention now turns to how Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger and Charlottesville-area Dels. Katrina Callsen and Amy Laufer will shape the future of Charlottesville in their upcoming terms, especially for students at the University.
Students broadly expressed content with Spanberger’s win.
Check back throughout the day for live updates on turnout at student polling places
Two votes would be needed to pass such an amendment — one this week, and another after Jan. 14, 2026 once the newly elected delegates have taken their seats.
The University Democrats and College Republicans presidents discussed issues prevalent in the upcoming gubernatorial race such as the economy, housing, energy and healthcare during their discussion Monday.
After scandals brought forth calls for Jones to drop out, some students say they will no longer vote for him.
Reid spoke on his background as a TV anchor and radio commentator, his goals for Virginia’s economy and prioritization of the “Right to Work” law, private school choice and the current “culture war” in the Commonwealth
Spanberger ran through her platform if elected governor — one that primarily hits on the cost of living and cuts to the federal workforce by the Trump administration.
All students can register to vote in Charlottesville or Albemarle, regardless of their home state, by listing the address of their on-Grounds or off-Grounds housing.
The Cavalier Daily spoke to Old Crow Medicine Show member Cory Younts about the history of the band, the energy and specialization that goes into shows, and the camaraderie that makes Old Crow feel like home.
