The Commonwealth of Virginia (named after Queen Elizabeth I of England, who was known as the Virgin Queen) is one of the original thirteen states of the United States that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution. It is located in the Southern United States but is sometimes included, geographically, in the Mid-Atlantic States. It is one of four states that use the name commonwealth. Virginia was the first part of the Americas to be colonized permanently by England.
Virginia is known as the "Mother of Presidents", because it is the birthplace of eight U.S. presidents (George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, Woodrow Wilson, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler and Zachary Taylor), more than any other state. Four of the first five presidents were from Virginia, and seven of the first twelve. The most recent Virginian president was Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president. Virginia has also been known as the "Mother of States", because portions of the original Colony subsequently became Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, and West Virginia as well as some portions of Ohio.
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Catholic Distance University - Offering adult education courses in the Catholic faith. Correspondence Masters and Undergraduate programs. Based in Hamilton, Loudoun County.
Cordoba University - School offers graduate programs in Islamic studies and social sciences. Located in Ashburn.
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George Washington University Virginia Campus - GWU Virginia Campus serves international business and government organizations through an array of graduate degree engineering programs.
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The Art Institute of Washington - Bachelor's and Associate's degree programs in design arts, media arts, culinary arts and fashion. Located in Arlington.
University of Appalachia College of Pharmacy - Virginia's only three-year, accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy Program. View admission proceudres, community offerings, and educational facilities. Located in Grundy.
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University of Management and Technology - A private university offering associate, bachelor and master degree programs and training programs in management and technology. Specialty in Project Management.
Meta Description: [ University of Management and Technology, UMT, a private university offers associate, bachelor, and master degree programs as well as training programs in management and technology. ]
Virginia College Savings Plan - Offers choices that let Virginia families lock in the cost of tomorrow's college tuition and mandatory fees at today's prices. Also offers a savings program for all college costs, including tuition, fees, room and board, and required books and computers.
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