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 Prefer us on Google Learn More 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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