Virginia Governor Removes Virginia Tech Rector Over Ethics Concerns
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has removed John Rocovich, the rector of the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors, citing violations of the code of conduct for state board appointees and the university board's Code of Ethics. The removal has sparked controversy, particularly among Republicans, who compare it to previous allegations of political interference in state colleges. Rocovich, who has longstanding ties to Virginia Tech, responded with a letter contesting the removal, arguing it was legally unsupported and inconsistent with the governor's stated principles. 
