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Sunday, May 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Virginia Department of Education survey shows that teachers in Richmond earn the highest salaries in the region. Fairfield Court Elementary teachers earn on average $17,100 more than Falling Creek Elementary teachers — a difference linked to contract terms and experience levels. Richmond Times-Dispatch
- ➤ Nearly 5,000 VCU students celebrated their graduation on Saturday at the Richmond Convention Center, marking the completion of their studies amid a challenging job market—an uncertain time for new graduates. Some graduates expressed concern about their future prospects—wary of a report that showed rising unemployment among recent college graduates. 6 News
- ➤ Virginia Union University received an $8 million gift from Archbishop E. Bernard Jordan—a distinguished alum—to launch the Jordan Institute of Spiritual Technology and Digital Theology at the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology. Jordan received his honorary doctorate at the commencement on Saturday and said he believes education and innovation can change lives. Richmond Times-Dispatch
- ➤ VCU celebrated over 4,900 spring graduates at the Greater Richmond Convention Center where Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor challenged graduates to pursue their wildest dreams and announced a scholarship for students from unorthodox backgrounds starting next year—VCU President Michael Rao urged graduates to remain true to themselves as they face future challenges. Virginia Commonwealth University
- ➤ A Virginia Union student who was paralyzed months ago walked at the graduation ceremony in Richmond — a moment that highlighted his persistence and brought hope to many. Richmond Times-Dispatch
- ➤ Several local universities are hosting graduation ceremonies this weekend; VCU will hold its universitywide event at 10 a.m. at the Greater Richmond Convention Center with Richmond native Everette Taylor set to deliver the keynote, and Virginia Union will hold its ceremony on May 10 at 9 a.m. at Hovey Field—where Senator Raphael G. Warnock will receive an honorary degree. The University of Richmond will hold its undergraduate ceremony today at 2 p.m. in the Robins Center with doors opening at noon—accompanied by a Baccalaureate Ceremony at 11 a.m. 12 On Your Side
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