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DMV Announces New Motorcycle License Pilot Program 

New Program Makes It Easier for Experienced Riders to Get License Endorsement with Training Program CompletionMay is Motorcycle Safety Month, and the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is...

Virginia Tech Student Aims to Open Equine Center for The Deaf

It’s rare for someone to have a clear North Star on their path.It’s even rarer...

Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation / Virginia Preservation Announce 2024 Endangered Sites List

In recognition of National Preservation Month, the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation (RVPF) has announced their...

Steven Bathiche: Inventor, Engineer, Hokie . . .

Since the turn of the millennium, Steven Bathiche ’97 has led the Microsoft Applied Sciences...

Youngkin Signs Budget Legislation – Praises Bipartisan Support

Governor Glenn Youngkin signed the Virginia state budget bills HB 6001 and HB 6002, bipartisan...

VA Tech Team Works to Address Legacy Nutrient Issues Affecting Water Quality

Excess nutrients in water can affect human health, the environment, and the economy, costing federal, state, and local governments billions of dollars per year...

New UVA Health App Helps People Struggling With Opioids

Overdose Deaths Hit New Record Amid COVID-19 PandemicWith opioid-overdose deaths reaching an all-time high during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new app developed at UVA...

Virginia Tech’s Research / Innovation Ecosystem Advances Growth in Many Areas

The Research and Innovation office continues to reorganize, realign, and reinforce capabilities to help faculty win more competitive, large research grants to enhance the impact of...

Governor Youngkin Announces Violent Crime Task Force

Governor Glenn Youngkin has formally announced the creation of a task force of executive branch and office of the Attorney General officials to better...

Foster Parent Approvals Down 54%

Nonprofit encourages individuals to learn about fostering during National Foster Care MonthData from child and family services nonprofit UMFS shows that the percentage of...

Students Turn Virginia Tech Rescue Squad Experiences Into Medial Careers

Lauren Yarnall is a legacy in the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad.Her parents met on the squad in the 1980s, and her older brother followed in...