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Virginia Tech research sees continued growth	Research expenditures are up and sponsored awards have increased by 15 percent, building upon the prior year’s expenditure total of $542 million, despite the impact of COVID-19 felt nationally by higher education institutes, according to preliminary fiscal year-end reports.	Date: 09/04/2020
Stay safe and healthy with these ideas on what to do over Labor Day weekend	We've compiled a list of things to do over the three-day weekend in and around Blacksburg. Many are fun, some are productive, and all can be done in a safe manner by following face covering, physical distancing, and basic hygiene guidelines.	Date: 09/04/2020
For the Labor Day weekend, find safe activities in and around Blacksburg	I know it can be hard, but we must again put others first, make hard decisions, hold ourselves accountable, and model our uncompromising commitment to public health and to each other.	Date: 09/03/2020
Town hall: University and community prepared to manage increased cases	Virginia Tech President Tim Sands, Blacksburg Mayor Leslie Hager-Smith, and New River Valley Health District Director Noelle Bissell discussed a variety of topics — from management of COVID-19 cases in the community to the decision to ban tailgating this fall.	Date: 09/03/2020
Virginia Tech researchers begin testing campus wastewater for COVID-19	The advance will allow the university to monitor clusters of campus buildings on a daily basis, testing for the presence of the virus in fecal matter. If the testing shows positive results, the university can then conduct targeted testing among individuals to zero in on possible infections.	Date: 09/03/2020