George Mason University has been found in violation of federal civil rights law, the U.S. Department of Education announced Friday, laying blame on President Gregory Washington’s shoulders. The ...

Stocks surged Friday after Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggested rate cuts could be next. The S&P 500 rose 1.4% and the Dow jumped 716 points.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said a rate cut may come in the months ahead but gave no timing, citing risks from both inflation and unemployment.

Jefferson Lab Director Jens Dilling confirmed Thursday that the lab wants 7% of its workforce to agree to resign by the end of August.

The State Department says 55M U.S. visa holders face continuous vetting, raising deportation risks even for those already approved to stay.

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in July as homebuyers were encouraged by a modest pullback in mortgage rates, slowing home price growth and the most properties on the market in over five ...

The S&P 500 fell 0.4%, marking a fifth straight loss, as Walmart’s weak earnings weighed and Treasury yields rose on business activity data.

Called BWXT Advanced Fuels, the new company will pursue partnerships to deliver TRISO nuclear fuel for an anticipated “coming wave” of advanced nuclear reactors under development or in planning stages ...

Mary Washington Healthcare is planning to partner with the University of Mary Washington to launch a new medical school.

Next year, Virginia Wesleyan University will officially change its name to Batten University, honoring local philanthropist Jane Batten.

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced that it has appointed former chamber executive Keith Martin as interim CEO.

TowneBank announced Tuesday that it has signed an agreement to acquire North Carolina-based Dogwood State Bank for about $475 million.