Virginia
Record High: Virginia Tech Receives More Than 52,000 First-year Applications
For the fourth straight year, Virginia Tech has set a new high for the number of first-year applications for admissions. A record 52,365 first-year applications were submitted for fall 2024 admission – 11 percent more than a year ago.
“This once again affirms that the university’s growing global reputation makes it a top destination for students,” said Juan Espinoza, interim vice provost for enrollment management. “Our recruiters continue to find ways to connect students to the university with a strong focus on the access and affordability highlighted in the university’s Virginia Tech Advantage initiative.”
The applicant pool is strong academically with an average high school GPA of 4.07, slightly above last year’s 4.06 average. The pool includes: 8,059 applicants identified as first-generation college students, a 3.5 percent increase from last year; 20,610 in-state applicants, up 4.5 percent; 26,696 out-of-state applicants, a 12 percent increase; and 5,059 international applicants, up from 3,591 last year.
First-year applications have increased more than 50 percent since 2018, when Virginia Tech changed its admissions process to include the development of a more holistic review process. The Common Application was introduced in 2020. In addition, the university began collecting self-reported academic information and streamlined the fee waiver application process.
The target for next fall’s first-year class was recently revised to 7,085 students, in line with 2023 first-year enrollment. For the next academic year, Virginia Tech has set a total enrollment goal slightly above 31,000 undergraduate students.
Admission decisions for those who applied for early action will be announced by late February. Regular decision applicants will be notified by the end of March.
Applicants accepted to Virginia Tech have until May 1 to respond. Students seeking to transfer to Virginia Tech for the summer or fall sessions will have until March 1 to apply. For more dates and deadlines, visit the Admissions section on vt.edu.
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 29, 2026, results for each game:
Powerball
Powerball drawings are held Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 11 p.m.
03-19-35-51-67, Powerball: 15, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Saturday, May 02, 2026
Pick 3
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 8-8-3, FB: 4
Day: 8-6-3, FB: 4
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 4
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 3-9-9-0, FB: 2
Day: 3-1-5-5, FB: 6
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 5
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 4-1-5-2-1, FB: 9
Day: 5-8-2-2-0, FB: 0
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Cash Pop
Drawing times: Coffee Break 9 a.m.; Lunch Break 12 p.m.; Rush Hour 5 p.m.; Prime Time 9 p.m.; After Hours 11:59 p.m.
Coffee Break: 02
After Hours: 04
Prime Time: 09
Rush Hour: 02
Lunch Break: 12
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Cash 5
Drawing every day at 11 p.m.
02-03-14-33-45
Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Bank a Million
Bank a Million draws are held every Wednesday and Saturday at 11 p.m.
04-06-18-27-33-35, Bonus: 11
Check Bank a Million payouts and previous drawings here.
Millionaire for Life
Drawing everyday at 11:15 p.m.
05-10-17-21-42, Bonus: 02
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia Beach business owners who lost money during the temporary all-ages curfew at the Oceanfront this month can file a claim through the Risk Management Office, the city confirmed.
The Virginia Beach City Council approved a temporary all-ages curfew following two mass shootings along Atlantic Avenue within a month. No one was killed, but police confirmed there were a total of 14 people injured in the two shooting incidents, some seriously. The temporary curfew was put into effect on Friday, April 17 from 9:30 p.m. until 5 a.m. Saturday, and from 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18 until 5 a.m. Sunday, but a judge blocked a final 9:30 p.m. curfew scheduled for Friday, April 24. This is in addition to a 7 p.m. curfew that remains in effect Fridays through Sundays for unaccompanied minors at the Oceanfront.
Businesses seeking compensation must prove that any lost profits during the curfew were directly caused by the city, not other factors. Under Virginia law, speculative damages are not eligible.
The form to apply for a claim is available at this link.
According to the city, this form has always existed. It is not specific to the curfew losses, but can be used for that.
The city will take these factors, and others, into consideration when reviewing a claim:
- Sovereign immunity/police power protections generally shield the City from liability for actions taken to protect public health, safety and welfare.
- Lost profits can result from multiple causes, and a claimant would need to prove with reasonable certainty the profits allegedly lost and that such losses are attributable exclusively to the City’s actions. Speculative damages are not recoverable under Virginia law.
- Other statutory defenses may apply depending on the specific nature of the claim and the recovery sought.
Bottom line is, businesses can submit a form, but that does not guarantee payment.
Click here for complete details on the City of Virginia Beach current curfew ordinances.
If you need help with the Public File, call (540) 512-1559
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