Updates
News, Articles, and Campus Notices
| Title | Description | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Stronger than ever: A letter from Frank Shushok Jr. |
In this end of semester message, Shushok — vice president for student affairs — gives the vigilance of students and the Virginia Tech community credit for overcoming a challenging fall term. |
Date:
12/09/2020
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| Birthday project offers unique ways for Hokies to celebrate turning 21 |
After seeing its success at Virginia Tech, educators at schools across the country, such as James Madison University and Kansas State University, have implemented versions of the Hokie Wellness 21st Birthday Project. |
Date:
12/03/2020
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| Virginia Tech Athletics adopts cost-saving measures to address COVID-19 budget impact |
The measures protect all varsity athletics programs and student-athletes. |
Date:
12/03/2020
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| Health district makes plans for COVID-19 vaccine, urges holiday vigilance |
“The vaccine’s not going to be a panacea,” said Noelle Bissell, health director of the New River Health District. “It’s not going to immediately solve problems and flip a switch that we can go back to normal.” |
Date:
12/02/2020
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| Alumnus nears $1.5 million in cash and resources donated via virtual dance parties |
Since March, Chris Kopec has used his virtual dance parties to lift the spirits of millions around the globe, while raising funds and resources for a variety of charities. He's nearing the $1.5 million mark with his year-end finale planned for Dec. 5. |
Date:
12/02/2020
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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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