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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Federal CARES Act Reporting Disclosure |
Date:
05/26/2020
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Planning underway for strategies to protect public health in the fall semester |
University leaders are reviewing operational strategies to protect public health on campus, with a goal of resuming in-person instruction and experiential learning opportunities for the fall semester. Leaders are considering the strategies as the university prepares for an expected June 8 announcement on fall semester plans. |
Date:
05/22/2020
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University update on fees for spring semester |
Date:
05/06/2020
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Planning from the peak: A message from President Tim Sands |
In the U.S., we are evidently near the peak of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. We may have seen the worst that this disease can bring, but we are not yet confident that every day from here on will be better than the last. |
Date:
04/26/2020
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A message to faculty from Executive Vice President and Provost Cyril Clarke: Online instruction and essential operations |
Virginia Tech faculty and departments continue to convert courses to online delivery and support essential campus operations. |
Date:
03/31/2020
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