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Some Virginia Universities Dropping Vaccine Requirement for Staff
One of Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s day one executive orders lifted vaccine mandates for state employees. Now, colleges and universities across the commonwealth are dropping vaccine requirements for faculty and staff before the new semester. News4’s Cory Smith reports from George Mason University, where some students want the mandates lifted for them as well.
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Some Virginia Universities Loosen COVID Polices
Some universities in Virginia have dropped their requirement that faculty and staff members prove vaccination against COVID-19 ahead of the new semester.
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Ex-Fraternity Member Pleads Guilty to Hazing in 19-Year-Old's Death
A former Virginia Commonwealth University student has pleaded guilty to hazing and serving alcohol to a minor in connection with a 19-year-old freshman’s death from alcohol poisoning after a fraternity party
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11 VCU Students Indicted in Alcohol Poisoning, Death of 19-Year-Old
Adam Oakes’ family has started a foundation in his memory to try to raise awareness about college drinking after his death in February.
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11 Indicted in VCU Fraternity Pledge's Alcohol Poisoning Death
Officials say eight Virginia Commonwealth University students have been charged with hazing in a fraternity pledge’s death from alcohol poisoning after a party earlier this year. Three others who were indicted are expected to surrender in the coming days, police said.
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VCU Expels Fraternity Chapter After Student Death
Virginia Commonwealth University is expelling a fraternity from campus following a pledge’s death from alcohol poisoning after a fraternity party
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Excess Deaths in 2020 Spiked 23% Due to COVID-19; Black Population Among Hardest Hit
The rate of excess deaths in the U.S. — deaths above the number that would be expected based on averages from the previous five years — is usually consistent, fluctuating 1% to 2% from year to year. But from March 1, 2020, to Jan. 2, 2021, excess deaths rose a staggering 23% nationally, fueled by COVID-19.
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Family of Student Who Died to Push for More Anti-Hazing Laws
Family members of a Virginia college student who died after an alleged hazing incident said they’re still seeking justice
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VCU Hires Consultant to Review School's Greek Culture After Freshman's Death
Virginia Commonwealth University has hired an outside firm to review the school’s Greek culture following the death of a freshman student last month at a fraternity event
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VCU to Begin Investigation Into Greek Life on Campus After Student's Death
Following the death of Adam Oakes, VCU is looking into an investigation into hazing, drug and alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct within Greek life. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.
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VCU Student Who Died After Fraternity Party Laid to Rest
A Virginia Commonwealth University freshman who was found dead following a fraternity party has been laid to rest
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VCU to Begin Independent Review of Fraternities, Sororities After Freshman's Death
Virginia Commonwealth University says it will conduct a review of Greek life on campus after the death of a student at a fraternity event
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Virginia Family Searches for Answers, Fraternity Suspended After Student Death
News4’s Darcy Spencer reports on questions a broken-hearted family is asking after the death of 19-year-old Virginia Commonwealth University freshman Adam Oakes.
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19-Year-Old VCU Student Found Dead; Fraternity He Was Pledging Suspended
A 19-year-old student at Virginia Commonwealth University and member of the Delta Chi fraternity was found dead Saturday morning, leaving behind devastated parents and classmates.
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VCU Freshman From Loudoun County Dies, Fraternity Suspended
Nineteen-year-old Adam Oakes was found dead Saturday, and a fraternity linked to his death has been suspended. As seen on NBC Washington on Feb. 28, 2019.
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Jill Biden Says Health Inequities Have Lasted ‘Far Too Long' at Virginia Cancer Center Visit
First lady Jill Biden says health disparities have hurt communities of color for “far too long.”
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Ex-Virginia Governor Pushes Back on Harassment Allegations
Former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder is pushing back against sexual harassment allegations made by a student six decades his junior.
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Probe: Ex-Virginia Governor Kissed Student Without Consent
An investigation has found that former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder kissed a university student 66 years younger than he is without her consent
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Researchers Say Bald Eagle Recovery Hits New Milestone
Researchers say the breeding population of bald eagles along the James River has hit a new milestone.
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Virginia Student Accuses Former Governor of Sexual Harassment
A Virginia student who worked with the nation’s first elected African-American governor is accusing him of sexually harassing her by kissing her without consent.