"Virginia Public Universities and Colleges Prohibit Legacy Admissions"

Virginia has banned legacy admissions at public universities, prohibiting preferential treatment for applicants with family ties to alumni or donors. The law, effective July 1, will impact selective institutions like the University of Virginia and William & Mary. Governor Glenn Youngkin emphasized merit-based admissions, and the bipartisan support for the ban reflects a push for diversity in college admissions. Similar legislation is being considered in other states, following Colorado as the second state to ban legacy admissions.