Spanberger removes Virginia Tech rector, citing ethics concerns ^58.6%

The Washington Post - By Sophia Solano - 5/30/2026, 10:00 AM

Negativity Bias 45.8% - Recency Bias 45.8% - Hasty Generalization 45.8%

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) removed the rector of the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors this week, a move that angered Republicans and drew swift comparison to allegations of political interference in state colleges that were aimed at her predecessor. In a letter to Virginia Tech Rector John Rocovich, Virginia Gov. Abigail... more