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New River Valley task force launches Community Wellness Commitment	In partnership with a range of local health, public safety, education, and government agencies, Virginia Tech collaborated to develop the Wellness Commitment as the fall semester approaches for universities and K-12 school systems.	Date: 07/24/2020
Online program focuses on protecting vulnerable older adults during COVID-19 and beyond	When Pamela Teaster envisioned a leadership program in gerontology, the world had not yet been transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic. But now the certificate program’s launch this fall coincides with a time when policies for the aging population are more critical than ever. That’s why an influential advocate from Washington, D.C., is teaching the inaugural class.	Date: 07/23/2020
Cyber criminals put U.S. COVID-19 research efforts at risk, says expert	Recent reports by multiple Western intelligence agencies indicate that Russia, and now China, are engaged in sustained espionage operations against universities and pharmaceutical companies in the U.S. surrounding COVID-19 vaccine research.	Date: 07/22/2020
As students, researchers, and instructors, graduate students will be key to fall reopening	That was the overarching message of an hourlong webinar on Tuesday that explored the university’s approach to graduate education this fall.	Date: 07/21/2020
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine visits to discuss university's ongoing efforts during pandemic	A variety of topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including campus status, research advancements, and international students, were discussed during the visit last week.	Date: 07/21/2020