The Board of Visitors approved a resolution naming the Roanoke facility after Jim and Augustine Smith, whose $20 million gift established the university's largest scholarship endowment.
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Do you think big donor gifts meaningfully expand college access for local students?
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Should your local schools add solar power systems if they cost nothing upfront?
Secure Solar Futures will build the system at no capital cost to Roanoke City Schools through a 25-year agreement.
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Are you confident Roanoke's schools will be well led after the superintendent changes?
The school board voted Wednesday to retain an Omaha-based search firm as Superintendent Verletta White prepares to retire in June 2027.
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Do you trust your local school division to manage its budget without relying on emergency funds?
Lower-than-expected enrollment leads to funding shortages for the current fiscal year in Roanoke.
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Would you seek supplemental educational services outside of traditional schools to help your child succeed?
The Roanoke-based program provides tailored learning spaces and support services for students from pre-K to 12th grade.
