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Article ItemVirginia Tech Stamps Scholars give back by building beds for kids in the New River Valley , article
The Virginia Tech Honors College Stamps Scholars recently took to the top deck of a parking garage to build 24 beds for children in the New River Valley with a national nonprofit organization called Sleep in Heavenly Peace.
Date: Dec 22, 2020 -
Article ItemScholarship honors the legacy of Terry Arthur's dedication to students , article
The scholarship is to be given to undergraduate students who show an interest in studying computer science and who have demonstrated financial need. The scholarship is also directed toward students who are the first in their family to pursue a post-secondary education.
Date: Dec 21, 2020 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Foundation names new CEO , article
Elizabeth McClanahan, a former justice on the Supreme Court of Virginia who now serves as president and dean of the Appalachian School of Law, has been named CEO of the Virginia Tech Foundation.
Date: Dec 21, 2020 -
Article ItemFralin Biomedical Research Institute scientists uncover mechanisms that wire the brain’s cerebral cortex , article
A research team led by Michael Fox, a professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, has identified the type of brain cell that produces collagen 19, a protein that is crucial for the formation of inhibitory circuits in the brain.
Date: Dec 21, 2020 -
Article ItemTrump EPA water protection analysis flawed, says new report , article
Virginia Tech economist and contributor to the report, Kevin Boyle, says that the Trump administration’s analysis and subsequent deregulation overlook existing research on how states view water quality protections.
Date: Dec 21, 2020 -
Article ItemHoliday greenery can spread boxwood blight to your landscape, according to Virginia Cooperative Extension experts , article
Boxwood blight, a fungal disease affecting plants in the boxwood family, can be spread by discarded holiday greenery.
Date: Dec 21, 2020 -
Article ItemNew pod network to play key role in campus life , article
The new enhanced pod system will allow various areas within Virginia Tech Student Affairs to expand their offerings and tailor programs to the pod setup while adhering to current guidelines from the governor. Among the benefits, this will allow recreational sports, movie nights, and even simply sitting in a lounge to operate in ways more similar to non-pandemic school years.
Date: Dec 21, 2020 -
Article ItemGerald Luttrell honored with emeritus status , article
A member of the Virginia Tech community since 1986, Luttrell’s externally sponsored research in extractive metallurgy and particulate engineering has contributed to the development of patented technologies for processing primary and secondary materials.
Date: Dec 21, 2020 -
Article ItemIdeas for creating new holiday traditions and memorable moments during a pandemic , article
Even with social distancing and other COVID-19 protocols in place, it is still possible to create a memorable holiday season with traditions and memories that will extend beyond 2020.
Date: Dec 21, 2020
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