This story was produced by VPM News. Virginia legislation barring public universities from giving preferential treatment to children of alumni or donors when making admissions decisions has sailed ...

The University of Virginia this week issued what it called a clarification in its admissions policy toward children of alumni, who are often known as “legacy” applicants. Those parental ties will no ...

The state legislature overwhelmingly passed a bill that ends preferences for children of alumni. The governor appears poised to sign it. By Stephanie Saul Virginia is on track to ban legacy ...

The new law comes as the practice of giving preferential treatment to applicants with family ties to alumni has come under renewed scrutiny. By Colbi Edmonds Virginia will end legacy admissions at ...