October 29, 2008
The Virginia Tech Smart Road was supposed to directly connect Blacksburg to Interstate 81, but instead the 2.2-mile, two-lane road managed by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute for research in the transportation arena has become a full-scale, stat
Town plans for increased big business growth
October 15, 2008
Driving on Blacksburg's South Main Street during the last year, one may have seen the large-scale construction efforts taking place across from Ardmore Street. The hard work of hundreds has finally started paying off with the launch of the "First and Main
Biomedical physicist to bolster research
October 7, 2008
In working toward Virginia Tech's goal to become a top-30 research university, the school has hired Seong K. Mun, a renowned biomedical research scientist, to assist in developing and expanding investigational programs.
Nobel Laureate Smithies speaks on gene therapy
October 6, 2008
What are the secrets to a happy life? According to Oliver Smithies, 2007 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine and keynote speaker at last Friday's Via Research Recognition Day, sponsored by Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, the answ
College of Business reaps $60K gift
October 1, 2008
The Pamplin College of Business is reaping the benefits of a successful alum with a $60,000 donation made to the school by ChoicePoint Inc., a commercial data brokerage firm based in Alpharetta, Ga., that Virginia Tech has worked with regularly for many
'One Health' aims for holistic science outlook
September 29, 2008
Lonnie J. King, director of the newly formed National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne and Enteric Diseases, gave the keynote address for the Deans' Forum on Infectious Diseases Sunday evening in Burruss Hall Auditorium.
September 15, 2008
Patricia Brown, executive director of the Women's Resource Center of the New River Valley, has been nationally recognized for her outstanding leadership skills.
Presidential hopefuls, the future of health care, and you
September 10, 2008
Words like premium, deductible and private coverage may not mean much to a typical college student.
August 27, 2008
Administrators at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine have submitted a preliminary accreditation application, seeking to expedite the institution's entrance into the competitive arena of medical instruction.
Building plan for new medical school reviewed
August 26, 2008
Design plans for the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute were reviewed and largely approved at Monday's Board of Visitors' Building and Grounds Committee meeting after months of joint development by
