Graduate students applaud changes NOT made in Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Ian Price December 27, 2017 1 min read The Graduate Tuition Waiver was removed from the GOP Tax bill after backlash from the higher education community. More from WFIR’s Ian Price as he continues our series on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Share: Post navigation Previous: Water main break disrupts Hershberger Road trafficNext: Kwanzaa celebrated with an event this afternoon Related Stories 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025