Congress questions academic spending
February 8, 2008
With federal government organizations and accrediting agencies providing universities with billions of dollars annually, members of Congress have begun to inquire about how all of their money is being spent, what academic endeavors it is aiding, and why c
Tech seeks out international professors
January 31, 2008
According to the Office of Multicultural Affairs, in the fall census that ran on Sept. 30, 2007, there were 3,061 faculty members at Virginia Tech.
VT Engage's recorded hours far from goal
January 30, 2008
Students, faculty and staff members participating in VT Engage will soon have pledged 100,000 volunteer hours in an effort to memorialize the victims of April 16 through community service.
Tech ranked No. 17 in top 100 public schools
January 29, 2008
Virginia Tech was ranked No. 17 on the 2008 list of the nation's top 100 public colleges by Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine.
Tech has historic number apply
January 25, 2008
For the third consecutive year, a record-high number of students have applied for undergraduate admission to Virginia Tech, likely surpassing the previous mark of 19,579 applications received in 2007.
Golf course to build new clubhouse
January 17, 2008
The Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech, rated as one of America's top five golf destinations by Golf Digest, will break ground on a $5.5 million clubhouse in March 2008.
Kaine unveils proposal to fund medical school
January 16, 2008
Virginia Governor Tim Kaine has revealed his latest bond proposal, allotting for a $59 million medical school and research institute planned by Virginia Tech and the Carilion Clinic. Upon completion, Kaine expects the new school to boost Southwest Virgini