Updates
News, Articles, and Campus Notices
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| Virginia Tech employees donate more than $404,000 to charity |
In a mostly virtual environment, senior management areas changed up the way they typically raised money. Fundraisers historically held in person and in the office were creatively switched from bake sales, potlucks, and contests to credit card fund giving, online bingo, and various virtual contests. |
Date:
01/15/2021
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| Virginia Tech employees begin receiving COVID-19 vaccine |
Date:
01/14/2021
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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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Statements
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| A message to Blacksburg Hokies from President Tim Sands |
Prior to Gov. Ralph Northam’s new executive order, President Tim Sands sent the following message to all students to reinforce social distancing practices. |
Date:
03/30/2020
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| A March 27 message to the Virginia Tech community from President Tim Sands |
I strongly encourage you to follow public health guidelines to stay at home and practice social distancing to keep our community healthy and ensure that we continue to have the capacity to care for and manage the needs of those who become ill. |
Date:
03/27/2020
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| A message from Don Taylor: Research Resources for COVID-19 |
Date:
03/24/2020
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| A message from Vice President of Human Resources Bryan Garey |
We hope to rebound quickly from this health crisis. We will assess the ongoing financial impact on the university and will keep you informed as our plans emerge. |
Date:
03/24/2020
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| A message from the Global Education Office on study abroad support |
Date:
03/24/2020
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