Updates
News, Articles, and Campus Notices
| Title | Description | Info |
|---|---|---|
| In one hour, professor's surface coating inactivates virus that causes COVID-19 |
Fear runs rampant nowadays when it comes to touching common surfaces because of the rapid spread of the coronavirus. William Ducker, a Virginia Tech professor, has found a solution. |
Date:
07/14/2020
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| Geosciences’ Marc Michel switches from nanoparticles to 3D printing nasal swabs |
Michel, an associate professor of geosciences, diverged from his normal path to lead a project involving numerous Virginia Tech faculty, alumni, and specialists from Carilion Clinic to use 3D printing to create nasopharyngeal swabs during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. |
Date:
07/14/2020
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| Grant studies community response to early warnings on safe drinking water in Bangladesh |
A new grant will allow researchers to study how people in Bangladesh respond to an app that provides information about potential cholera outbreak risks. |
Date:
07/13/2020
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| Virginia Tech provides students with course delivery, registration info for fall semester |
The Office of the University Registrar opened the Drop/Add site for students on July 13, weeks ahead of the usual open date in early August. |
Date:
07/12/2020
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| Latest guidance on face coverings for all employees, students, and visitors at Virginia Tech facilities |
The latest information and resources around face coverings for all campus community members. |
Date:
07/10/2020
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Statements
| Title | Description | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 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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| A message from SVP and CBO Dwayne Pinkney |
Efforts to reduce the on-campus population of students and employees support the overall public health goal of limiting the potential spread of the virus. The reduced on-campus population reduces the public health risk for the entire community – including those working on campus and working remotely. |
Date:
03/16/2020
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| A message from Vice President for Human Resources Bryan Garey |
We have received many questions from employees about their options should the coronavirus spread more broadly across Virginia, especially with Friday’s announcement from Gov. Ralph Northam ordering all K-12 schools in the commonwealth to close for a minimum of two weeks. |
Date:
03/15/2020
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| A message from Frank Shushok, interim vice president for Student Affairs |
It’s in times like these past few days that the honor of being a Hokie feels especially amplified. With uncertainty and anxiety coming from every direction, the spirit of generosity from our students and their families has been humbling. |
Date:
03/13/2020
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| University extends spring break, moves classes online, and more in response to COVID-19 |
In consultation with our partners in the Virginia Department of Health, we are adopting a range of principle-based actions, effective immediately. We are confident that these actions will lower the risk to our communities. |
Date:
03/11/2020
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