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A public university in Newport News, Virginia, founded in 1960 as an extension of the College of William and Mary. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in arts, sciences, social sciences, and business, and has a selective admission process.
A criminal conspiracy to influence undergraduate admissions decisions at several top American universities, code named Operation Varsity Blues. Learn about the investigation, charges, indictments, and sentences of 53 people, including parents, coaches, and a mastermind.
Jefferson Lab, also known as JLab or TJNAF, is a national laboratory in Newport News, Virginia, that explores the nature of matter using a continuous electron beam accelerator. The lab has four experimental halls, a free-electron laser, and collaborates with other DOE accelerators.
A comprehensive list of public and private institutions of higher education in the U.S. state of Virginia, sorted by name, location, control, and accreditation. Includes information on enrollment, founding date, and Carnegie classification.
Learn about the history and operations of Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries and the sole designer and builder of aircraft carriers for the US Navy. The shipyard, founded in 1886, has built more than 800 ships and is a major employer in Virginia and North Carolina.
Learn about the process of applying to gain entry into a college or university in different countries and institutions. Find out the common requirements, deadlines, and types of applications for undergraduate and graduate programs.
New York State Maritime Academy/SUNY Maritime College 8. Empire State III [7] USS Mercy: Comfort class hospital ship: 1943 1956-1959 SUNY Maritime College 9. Empire State IV [8] Biloxi/USNS Henry Gibbins: Troop transport: 1942 1959-1973 SUNY Maritime College 10. Empire State V [9] SS President Jackson/USNS Barrett: Troop transport: 1950 1973 ...
The Apprentice School is a four to eight-year apprenticeship vocational school founded in 1919 and operated by Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company in Virginia. It trains students for careers in the shipbuilding industry and offers associate and bachelor degrees in partnership with other institutions.