Tyler Bagent
@wtylerbagent
Student journalist and Editor-in-Chief of The Rotunda (@longwoodu '26). Lover of all things @penguins, Taylor Swift and Hawaiian Shirts.
New from The Rotunda: The second article of our series chronicling Longwood’s use of eminent domain. From 1911-1990, Longwood repeatedly used the practice to expand its campus, displacing hundreds from the surrounding predominantly Black community. therotundaonline.com/article/2025/0…
Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus in a joint statement: “We call upon all Boards of Visitors across our 14 public colleges and universities to resist any efforts by the Trump Administration to dictate how Virginia runs its own taxpayer funded schools.”
Kaine and Warner: It is outrageous that officials in the Trump Department of Justice demanded the Commonwealth’s globally recognized university remove President Ryan—a strong leader who has served UVA honorably and moved the university forward—over ridiculous ‘culture war’ traps.
Oh yeah so I’m interning with @Virginiascope this summer to cover elections and state politics! I’m super stoked. Here’s my first byline: Hashmi wins. virginiascope.com/state-sen-ghaz…
I am incredibly excited and honored to share that I was selected as the winner of the Region 2 Mark of Excellence Award for All-Platform Campus Reporting for my Local Funds series! spj.org/region-2-mark-…
NEW: At their March 21 meeting, Longwood's Board of Visitors approved a resolution to address matters of compliance with federal and state guidance on DEI, but stopped far short of actions taken by other Virginia colleges and universities. therotundaonline.com/article/2025/0…
Hey all! I'm writing about how the Department of Education cuts will affect children with disabilities -- if you have a child with disabilities, in special education courses or with an IEP, + willing to talk about it on the record, please reach out at [email protected]
BREAKING: VCU just became the latest Virginia school to dismantle their DEI Office (Office of Inclusive Excellence) in a 12-4 Board of Visitors vote, following President Trump’s orders. The Board will reconvene in May to discuss further action. @theCT
The snowball effect through Virginia’s universities continues.
BREAKING: VCU just became the latest Virginia school to dismantle their DEI Office (Office of Inclusive Excellence) in a 12-4 Board of Visitors vote, following President Trump’s orders. The Board will reconvene in May to discuss further action. @theCT
Lisa Coons resigned from her position as Virginia's state superintendent of public instruction effective immediately. richmond.com/news/state-reg…
Incredibly sad news. He’s been an important member of the Longwood community for the past couple of years, and he’ll be dearly missed on campus.
John Feinstein, a Washington Post sportswriter who became the best-selling author of more than 40 books, died March 13 at his brother’s home in McLean, Virginia. He was 68. wapo.st/4huvjh7
(1/2) States across the country are pushing to provide "breakthrough" treatments for veterans with PTSD or brain injuries - like breathing 100% oxygen in a hyperbaric chamber, or using psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in "shrooms."
NEW: According to university documents obtained through the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Longwood officials have restored $601,865.73 to academic departmental local accounts as of Feb. 28. after two large restorations in Nov. and Feb. therotundaonline.com/article/2025/0…
Yesterday, I went out to photograph the ‘Stand Up For Science’ protest on Wheeler Lawn at Longwood, where students, faculty, staff and community members challenged the Trump Administration’s cuts to science funding and hardline stance against DEI.
Rotunda Sports Editor @MattheyChris33 is currently in Johnson City, TN covering both tournaments! Go Lancers!
NEXT UP: Lancers 🆚 Spartans (2) @LongwoodWBB and (7) @upstateWBB meet in a rematch of last season's quarterfinals! #BigSouthWBB