The foundation decided to sell the Nathaniel Russell House and focus on a number of community-based initiatives. Then came the outcry, and a change of plan.
Michael Hudson is the new director of the Smithfield-Preston Foundation, operator of William Preston’s Smithfield in Blacksburg, according to a news release from the organization.
The University will bestow honorary degrees on U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Dr. Seth Berkley of the Vaccine Alliance, recording artist Shaggy and six other accomplished leaders.