Top Story Spotlight Virginia passes bill to remake college governing boards ERIC KOLENICH Richmond Times-Dispatch Mar 4, 2026 Mar 4, 2026 Updated Mar 4, 2026 0 × Digital Safety Tips for Students Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Lawmakers in both chambers of the General Assembly have passed a bill to reimagine college governing boards and limit their political influence.kAm~? %F6D52J[ {E] v@G] v92K2=2 w2D9>:[ s\r96DE6C7:6=5[ 42DE 2 E:63C62<:?8 G@E6 E@ 2AAC@G6 2 C6HC:EE6? G6CD:@? @7 k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^=:D]G:C8:?:2]8@G^3:==\56E2:=D^a_ae`^wq`bgdQ E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qmw@FD6 q:== `bgdk^2m[ H9:49 H@F=5 492?86 9@H E96 =68:D=2EFC6 4@?7:C>D 3@2C5 >6>36CD 2?5 E96:C 5FE:6D @?46 E96J 368:? 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