Falwell Sues Liberty, Accuses School Of Damaging His Reputation

Former Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. filed a lawsuit against the evangelical school founded by his father.

Mary Washington Students Follow Rules As City Flouts Protocols

The University of Mary Washington and the city of Fredericksburg are teaming up in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus.

Germanna Wins Major Funding For Its Tech Talent Pipeline Project

The GO Virginia Region 6 Council awarded Germanna Community College $634,938 in support of the school's Tech Talent Pipeline Project.

Mary Washington Projected To Save $9.3M Under Refinancing Plan

The University of Mary Washington is expected to save about $9.3 million under a higher education refinancing plan​ announced Tuesday.

Required In-Person School Options Appear Dead In VA Legislature

Fredericksburg lawmaker pushes to require VA school districts to provide in-person classes to students with poor internet access.

2021 National Merit Semifinalist Named From Fredericksburg School

Semifinalists will be considered for National Merit Scholarships announced in 2021.

New Mobile Hotspots Get Funding For Spotsylvania School Students

Spotsylvania County Public Schools partnered with sPower and other companies on creating 16 mobile hotspots for the new school year.

Jerry Falwell Jr. Resigns As President Of Liberty University

Jerry Falwell Jr. was expected to resign from Liberty, but then backtracked. Later Monday, he said he indeed had agreed to resign.

Fredericksburg Schools Follow National Trend In Going Virtual

Only a quarter of students nationwide will attend daily in-person school, a survey shows.

Jerry Falwell On Leave From Liberty U. After Unzipped Pants Photo

Jerry Falwell Jr., the president of Liberty University, is on "an indefinite leave of absence" after he shared a racy photo of himself.

UMW Aims To Address Teacher Shortage Through Stafford Agreement

UMW signed an agreement with Germanna Community College and Stafford County Public Schools to ease the state's teacher shortage.

Fredericksburg Board Adopts Virtual Learning For Start Of School

The Fredericksburg School Board accepted staff's recommendation to delay in-person learning until at least Oct. 19 due to the coronavirus.

UMW Renames Building After Civil Rights Leader James Farmer

UMW found a new name for Trinkle Hall, named for a former governor of Virginia who was "an active proponent of eugenics and segregation."

VA Governor Calls For Removal of Confederate Names From Schools

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said it is time to change school names and mascots that memorialize Confederate leaders and sympathizers.

UMW 'Return To Campus' Plan Calls For Accelerated Class Schedule

The University of Mary Washington plans to forgo fall break as part of an accelerated fall semester in response to the coronavirus.

Fredericksburg Seniors Attend Graduation, Test Positive For Virus

The Fredericksburg school district informed families of the positive test results days after a June 15 graduation ceremony.

UMW Captures Coronavirus Pandemic Impact In Digital Archive

The University of Mary Washington is cataloguing the impact of the coronavirus pandemic through a digital archive.

Spotsylvania Schools Plan In-Person Ceremonies For Class Of 2020

The Spotsylvania Public Schools system has developed a way to allow graduating seniors to participate in small graduation ceremonies.

Patch Honors Fredericksburg Area Class Of 2020 Graduates

We hope this will give the Fredericksburg area communities a way to share their pride in our Class of 2020 high school graduates.

UMW To Resume On-Campus Academic, Housing Operations In August

The University of Mary Washington plans to resume academic and residential operations on campus on Aug. 24, the school said Friday.

Liberty University Sued Over Student Fee Refunds: VA Coronavirus

A lawsuit accuses Liberty University and its president of putting students at risk during the coronavirus pandemic and seeks refunds.

'Take Back The Night' Events Go Online Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

With campuses closed by the coronavirus, several Virginia colleges have decided to take their annual Take Back the Night events online.

Liberty Welcomes Students Back From Break Despite Coronavirus

The mayor of Lynchburg, home to Liberty University, said Jerry Falwell Jr.'s move to bring students back is "reckless" given coronavirus.

Fredericksburg Cites Coronavirus For Spring Break School Closings

Fredericksburg City Public Schools will be closed from Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 22 due to concerns about the coronavirus.

Coronavirus Concerns Lead VA Colleges To Move All Classes Online

Most Virginia colleges are moving classes online due to coronavirus concerns and are instructing students to leave campus and head home.

Coronavirus: VA Colleges Remain Open But Prepare To Teach Online

Colleges across Virginia are placing restrictions on international travel, but none have announced plans to temporarily cancel classes.

8 VA, DC Schools Among Best Value Colleges: Princeton Review

Princeton Review this month released its list of 200 best value schools. See which Virginia and DC colleges made the list.

Supporters Of James Monroe Coach Call For His Reinstatement

Supporters of Coach Richard Serbay are considering holding a peaceful protest at the Fredericksburg school board's next meeting.

Hall Of Fame James Monroe Football Coach Out After 35 Years

James Monroe High School announced Thursday the firing of its Hall of Fame football coach, a decision that is proving controversial.

Bakers Celebrate Diversity at the University of Mary Washington

Campus Dining works closely with the University’s James Farmer Multicultural Center and student clubs to celebrate diverse cultures.

UMW Promotes Patrick Catullo To Director Of Athletics

Catullo, a 1995 graduate of the school, took on the role of UMW's interim director of athletics during the summer of 2018.

Barnes & Noble My Favorite Teacher Contest In Fredericksburg

Barnes & Noble is inviting high school students to send in a letter about a teacher who inspired them. The contest is open through February.

[RANKINGS] Fredericksburg Best High School Neighborhoods

See if your neighborhood goes to one of the Top High School in Fredericksburg!

[RANKINGS] Fredericksburg Best Middle School Neighborhoods

See if your neighborhood goes to one of the Top Middle School in Fredericksburg!

UMW Celebrates Life, Legacy Of Civil Rights Giant James Farmer

The University of Mary Washington began a yearlong celebration of the life of the late civil rights pioneer Dr. James L. Farmer Jr.

UMW Student Culinary Club Prepares Mystery Box Dinner

The Student Culinary Club at the University of Mary Washington culminated its first full semester with a celebration dinner.

Fredericksburg, Stafford Schools Make Weather Call For Jan. 8

There has been a change to Wednesday's school schedule in Stafford County and Fredericksburg due to weather conditions.

[RANKINGS] Fredericksburg Best Elementary School Neighborhoods

See if your neighborhood goes to one of the Top Elementary School in Fredericksburg!

University of Mary Washington Ranks As Most Underrated College

UMW accomplishes something that many institutions on the more glamorous lists can't hope to match: an 87-percent four-year graduation rate.

Best College Cities 2020: Virginia Schools Make The List

A new study by WalletHub ranked the best college cities in America. Find out where your school finished.