New license design frustrates forgers
April 1, 2009
The driver's license familiar to Virginians for the past 10 years is gone.
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Newman library receives major cash infusion
March 31, 2009
The university administration has thrown Newman Library and collegiate budgets a lifeline.
Board shelves tuition decision until April
March 23, 2009
Donation of university land for an elementary school, the creation of a new professorial rank, and the relocation of agricultural facilities topped the agenda at yesterday's Board of Visitors meeting.
March 23, 2009
Recent trips to Richmond by President Charles Steger helped Virginia Tech receive $17 million in stimulus funds, more so than any other higher education institution in Virginia.
Tech to receive $17.3 million in stimulus
March 23, 2009
Virginia Tech is to receive $17.3 million a year for the 2010 and 2011 fiscal years in federal stimulus money. The university plans to use these funds, part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, to help offset the loss of more than $26 million i
Auction sells cars, chairs, sometimes horses
February 26, 2009
An institution the size of Virginia Tech is bound to generate a large number of excess items. The university will host a surplus auction tomorrow at 9 a.m. at 1425 South Main Street, across from Gables Shopping Center.
University leaders discuss budget reductions
February 18, 2009
The university administration has asked departments to plan scenarios to deal with 3 percent or 5 percent reductions in their budgets as Virginia Tech readies itself for a $42 million cut in state appropriations from its general fund.
Dept. heads talk shop with Provost
February 9, 2009
The Department Heads Council is a group that attends several functions with senior administrative personnel throughout the year. One of those is the twice-a-semester Spring Provost's Forum, a fairly relaxed event at which department heads get the opportun
Engineer given White House award
January 27, 2009
At Virginia Tech, students and faculty are encouraged to "invent the future" through pioneering research and discovery. Maura Borrego, an assistant professor of the Department of Engineering Education, was recognized by the White House last month for her