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Cancer Prevention: Can Future-Focused Thinking Help Smokers Quit?

As the warning label on every pack of cigarettes tells us, smoking is harmful. It’s the leading preventable cause of death, disease and disability. And yet, nearly 15 percent of...

VDOT Lifts Lane Closures for Holiday Travel Across Virginia

If you’re headed out to do some last-minute holiday shopping, the Virginia Department of Transportation...

Virginia Credit Union, Member One Donate $15K to Roanoke, Lynchburg Youth Programs

Virginia Credit Union and its Member One division recently donated $15,000 to two community organizations...

Invest to Win Takes Flight With $20 Million Record Gift to Athletics

At a historic juncture for Virginia Tech Athletics, a donor has stepped forward to make...

New Study Shows How Neurons Organize Genetic Messages

Scientists found that messenger RNA (mRNA) molecules that carry genetic instructions to the far reaches...

Tiffany Hinton Named Acting VP for Student Success at Hollins University

Hollins University is pleased to announce the appointment of Tiffany R. Hinton, Ed.D., as acting vice president for Student Success, Well-Being, and Belonging, effective...

VA Tech expert recommends a ‘designated driver’ for fireworks safety

It just wouldn't be the Fourth of July without fireworks. But as dazzling as they are, they also pose serious risks. According to the...

VA Tech Leads Nation’s First Drone Traffic Management System

The drone industry has landed after a long flight to implementation of drone traffic management. With a primary goal of avoiding drone-on-drone collisions, the Virginia...

Virginia Passes New Traffic Safety Laws

As summer continues, Virginia drivers and visitors alike need to be aware of several new traffic safety laws taking effect. During the 2025 Virginia...

Could a creatine boost help the brain? VA Tech scientists test new ultrasound therapy

Creatine is popularly known as a muscle-building supplement, but its influence on human muscle function can be a matter of life or death. “Creatine is...

Cancer Research Urged to Move Faster at Fralin Symposium

For every careful step forward in cancer research, there is a patient waiting — a family holding its breath in the middle of the...