Updates
News, Articles, and Campus Notices
| Title | Description | Info |
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| Virginia Tech COVID-19 lab ready to ramp up testing for thousands of student samples |
Virginia Tech’s COVID-19 Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, located at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, has processed more than 70,000 samples to support health districts across Virginia and the university community since its launch in April. |
Date:
01/13/2021
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| President Tim Sands highlights resiliency and progress in midst of pandemic |
During the roughly 25-minute online presentation, Sands shared insights into COVID-19-related challenges met and lessons learned, as well as gave updates on progress made despite the pandemic in terms of new partnerships, new facilities, and new progress made toward the university’s long-term goals. |
Date:
01/13/2021
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| Demand high as COVID-19 vaccine available to more people in region |
The New River Health District began administering the vaccine for people in phase 1b on Jan. 11, and its goal is to vaccinate 1,000 to 1,200 people a day. |
Date:
01/13/2021
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| Campus operations geared up for spring semester |
Prioritizing public health measures to mitigate COVID-19 community spread, operations will be guided by the principles and procedures outlined in Virginia Tech’s Spring 2021 COVID-19 Operational Plan. Read on for details around campus services and operations for the spring semester. |
Date:
01/13/2021
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| Call for volunteers to help serve students during spring semester |
Student Affairs needs your help to ensure our students have a safe and successful spring semester! Consider volunteering for one of these opportunities to serve students. |
Date:
01/13/2021
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Statements
| Title | Description | Info |
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| May commencement ceremonies to move online; senior celebration in Lane Stadium planned for September |
Virginia Tech President Tim Sands acknowledged the mixed emotions he has heard from graduating seniors as the spring semester has been upended — but knowing that graduates and families needed time to plan for commencement activities, and knowing the fluidity of the ongoing pandemic and the responsive measures that the nation is taking, Sands and other university leaders set in motion a plan for a truly memorable celebration in September. |
Date:
03/19/2020
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| Social distancing: Off-campus gatherings prohibited and enforced |
Date:
03/18/2020
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| Dining Services hours and operations in response to COVID-19 |
Date:
03/18/2020
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| From President Tim Sands: An update on university response to the COVID-19 virus |
Hokie Nation knows the value of assembling in large numbers to support our community. While the power of convening is extraordinary, today we can embrace our fellow Hokies and the members of our communities by respecting social distancing. This is a selfless act. |
Date:
03/17/2020
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| A message to students from Byron Hughes, dean of students |
Like other offices on campus, the Dean of Students Office will be available to you as the semester proceeds. |
Date:
03/16/2020
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