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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...

Farm Fresh: How Nutritious Are Our Crops?

When COVID-19 forced Americans to eat more meals at home, the opportunity was there at least hypothetically to switch to a healthier diet, giving...

HHS Awards $7,961,099 to Expand COVID-19 Testing in Virginia

 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has awarded $7,961,099 to 26 health centers...

Dead Batteries Unintended Consequence of Stay at Home Orders

 AAA reports that they are seeing a sharp increase in battery service calls in Virginia as stay at home orders remain in place and...

Schools Struggle to Provide Mental Health Resources During Shutdown

Virginia school administrators say they are struggling to provide mental health services during the coronavirus pandemic, even as vulnerable students continue with online studies...

New VA Tech Corps of Cadet Hall Renamed Pearson Hall West

Virginia Tech has renamed its New Cadet Hall as Pearson Hall West to recognize the continued generosity of alumni couple J. and Renae Pearson.Pearson...

Amtrak Requires Facial Coverings as Added Measure of Protection

As part of Amtrak’s ongoing commitment to protect customers and front-line employees in response to the coronavirus pandemic, beginning on May 11 Amtrak is...