AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAviation Workforce: Shenandoah University launched Virginia’s first air traffic control certificate, designed to feed students into the FAA’s air traffic control academy pipeline. Energy & Grid Planning: Gov. Abigail Spanberger unveiled the 2026 Virginia Energy Plan, pairing public input with energy-system modeling to keep the state on track for net-zero by 2050 while aiming for reliability and affordability. AI Data Centers & Power Costs: The U.S. will invest $5.25B to modernize the grid for AI data center demand, while Virginia’s plan also pushes ideas like making data centers cover more of the transmission and distribution costs they drive. Local Climate Restoration: CNU’s Fear to Hope program is working to preserve Ragged Island in Newport News, using NOAA and state support to fight erosion and protect habitat. STEM Education Expansion: William & Mary is launching new bioengineering bachelor’s degrees starting fall 2027, blending sciences, computation, and applied research. Defense Tech & Autonomy: Pentagon plans for autonomous warfare accelerate, including a new command and a Musk-led “future of warfare” study tied to drone and AI development. Health & Research Infrastructure: UVA’s library system reorganized to streamline access across health sciences, and medical imaging leaders announced a CEUS Future Leaders program for early-career clinicians and researchers.
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