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Students Immersed in Past at Pamplin Historical Park / Museum of Civil War Soldier

When teacher Erin Gilbert and her colleagues at White Oaks Elementary School in Fairfax County, Va., set a syllabus and planned their year, they were excited by the prospective...

Commonwealth of Virginia Adopts New NIL Law

Legislation goes into effect July 1, 2024  In an effort to position the Commonwealth and its...

VA Tech Truck Safety Outreach Program Travels Across The Country

The ability to safely navigate around semi-trucks recently took stage in Las Vegas. The Virginia Tech Transportation...

Youngkin Announces March Jobs Numbers Support Virginia’s Economic Momentum

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that according to BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (“LAUS”, or...

Lawmakers Reconvene to Tackle Governor’s Changes; Set Budget Special Session Date

The General Assembly reconvened April 17 for legislators to address 116 of the governor’s bill...

The Huckleberry: More Than Just A Trail

Virginia Tech, located in the Blue Ridge Highlands of the Appalachian Mountains, is abundant with rich forests, scenic mountain views, and adventures. While winter...

Stories Project Illuminates University’s Past

This summer, a pair of Hokies traveled to Virginia’s Eastern Shore to connect with a family who has deep, yet newly discovered, ties to...

Virginia Tech Facilities Leader Also World Champion Wakeboarder

What do construction and wakeboarding have in common? Joy Manning, supervisory project manager for capital construction and renovations in the Virginia Tech Facilities Department, who is...

Baby Names Reflect Demographic Shifts in Virginia

Bye-bye, Betty. You were one of the most popular names for girls in Virginia when Betty Grable ruled the silver screen in the 1930s....

Roanoke City Recognizes Childress as 2019 Citizen of the Year

Roanoke City Council has named Marion D. Childress, Jr. as the 2019 Citizen of the Year for the City of Roanoke. In recognition of...

Special Session Concludes With Senators Vowing to Act on Gun Legislation

Nineteen of the state’s 140 General Assembly members were present Monday when the legislature reconvened at the state Capitol following the July 9 special...