Content by Kate Magruder

Schiffert now offers online scheduling

August 5, 2009

Schiffert Health Center launched a new online appointment request service this summer, allowing students to schedule non-emergency visits from their computer.

Fewer students placed in temporary housing

August 5, 2009

Last year's freshman class of 5,601 produced a housing crunch on Virginia Tech's campus and a decreased freshman enrollment was necessary this year as the number of beds will also decrease.

Tech study quantifies dangers of texting

July 29, 2009

The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute concluded drivers who text are over 20 times more likely to crash than those driving while not using a phone.

DXpress put on a diet, renovated for efficiency

July 29, 2009

DXpress is undergoing renovations with goals of meeting student desires for healthier menu items and repairing service lines to increase speed of service.

Artist in perspective: Jennifer Leigh Collins

July 23, 2009

Artwork is a highly subjective, often overlooked part of a college's cultural offerings. Local artists work countless hours on works that are displayed both on and off campus. Virginia Tech attempts to showcase these pieces in places all over campus.

Q+A: Tech announces new CALS dean

July 21, 2009

Virginia Tech announced Alan Grant of Purdue University as the new dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

New rules for cyclists, skateboarders

July 15, 2009

Virginia Tech's new policy on bicycles and personal transportation allows bicycles and skateboards to be used on sidewalks.

University to name new dean of CALS

July 8, 2009