Updates
News, Articles, and Campus Notices
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| Biostatistics expert: Don't let thousands of daily COVID-19 deaths become ‘new normal' |
In light of a new report noting COVID-19 is once again the leading cause of death in the U.S., disease surveillance expert Ron Fricker says "we must redouble our efforts" to keep deaths from rising even higher than they are now. |
Date:
12/17/2020
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| Governor's Honor Awards nominees and winner |
Virginia Tech had nine employees and two teams nominated for this year’s Governor's Honor Awards. One Virginia Tech employee was selected as a winner in the category of Creative Customer Service Category. Congratulations to Joe Griffitts, director of Hokie Passport Services, part of the Division of Finance. |
Date:
12/16/2020
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| Health district stresses holiday caution as first COVID-19 vaccine arrives |
“There will not be a significant dent in this pandemic anytime soon,” said Noelle Bissell, medical director of the New River Health District. |
Date:
12/16/2020
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| From President Tim Sands: Thank you for your outstanding work this year |
2020 will be remembered for challenges the likes of which have not been seen for generations. The year will also be remembered for the way we met those challenges. We developed thoughtful and pragmatic plans, adapted to changing circumstances, and safely served the needs of the community while maintaining a focus on our mission. |
Date:
12/15/2020
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| Team of Hokie alumni, fans creates mobile tool to help boost Blacksburg's economy |
No spectators and no tailgating at football games this season drove 12 Virginia Tech alumni and fans to create Localyte, an app through which people can purchase gift cards at participating Blacksburg businesses. |
Date:
12/14/2020
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Statements
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| A message from Dean Karen P. DePauw regarding graduate research |
Date:
03/31/2020
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| A message from Dean Karen P. DePauw regarding graduate student employment |
Date:
03/31/2020
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| Virginia Tech moves to essential operations status |
This transition will further scale back on-campus operations in response to the COVID-19 emergency. For most students and employees, the transition to essential operations will require only minor adjustments from the current status of operations. |
Date:
03/31/2020
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| Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issues stay at home order due to COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) |
The order directs all Virginians to stay home except in extremely limited circumstances. |
Date:
03/30/2020
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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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