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10/09/2026

News from the College of William & Mary...

The core of the program consists of courses in operations research, mathematical modeling for random processes, probability and optimization.

10/08/2026

If you are interested in military service, this opportunity could be for you. Apply by October 30th...

As the Representative in the U.S. House of Representatives, for the 3rd Congressional District, Bobby Scott may nominate a limited number of people to four of the five service academies.  The 3rd congressional district of Virginia is located in southeast Virginia where the James, Nansemond and Eliz...

10/07/2026

News from Radford University...
www.wsls.com/news/local/2026/09/10/radford-university-improving-retention-rates/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUQ251wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7l0Ob4zS4JOWB7LmCEtYxjRrW4zXdGT8n13e4zxYp1_qqM7dqQ3zlss2N0RA_aem_KeKRbwxfguKzOsDnxhEI_w

Radford University has set a record for its highest freshman-to-sophomore retention rate, university leaders announced Sept. 10. The rate now stands at 79.9% — a 13-percentage-point increase over the last five years — after the university hit its lowest retention rate in nearly 30 years in fall ...

10/06/2026

Four different types of funding are offered to students by this sponsor. Apply by October 15th...

DEED offers four types of funding for students — educational scholarships, student internships, student research grants, and technical design projects. See link for information on the requirements for the four types of funding available. Applicants must be full-time students attending or planning ...

10/05/2026

News from the University of Mary Washington...

Public health experts say Virginia could use 4,000 more doctors to serve a growing population of patients and the expected retirement of and nearly 25% of physicians. To meet that need, the University of Mary Washington is hoping to start a new medical school.

10/02/2026

High school juniors and seniors: There is still time to enter this essay contest. Deadline date is October 12th...

The Virginia War Memorial (VWM) will call on students for entries to the 2026 Veterans Day Student Essay Contest in August 2026. The submission form will be live on Monday, August 3. The annual competition is open to all Virginia middle and high school age public, private, and homeschooled students....

10/01/2026

News from JMU...

09/30/2026

Scholarships are available from the State Fair of Virginia...

Open to all state residents who want to compete in any State Fair Competition, such as livestock, 4-H, SkillsUSA, etc.  Competitions will be held at the State Fair (late September-early October).  Deadlines vary by type of competition, beginning with Livestock competitions in mid-August.

09/29/2026

Find out if you could be eligible for an SAT fee waiver...

If you're eligible for a fee waiver, you can take the SAT for free and get other benefits.

09/28/2026

News from Sweet Briar College...
https://www.sbc.edu/live/news/3635-alumnae-mentorship-program-enters-6th-year?fbclid=IwY2xjawUP78JwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5VPbcUUK8w_IiBcgxFEPCNXQH-VFHhwROo604fb5K_yE5aJkDsEgOGpE1ElA_aem_DpKkgJe0zpQfMev1Dt4S3A

The Alumnae Mentorship Program connects current students with graduates.