Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute scientists take first-of-kind...
Scientists have reported measurements of dopamine release with unprecedented temporal precision in the brains of people with Parkinson’s disease. The findings may have widespread implications not just...
View ArticleLatest issue of Virginia Tech Magazine examines the Hokie Nation's networking...
The fall 2015 edition also uncovers the history of campus cemeteries; follows pyrotechnic experts who coordinate fireworks during Hokie football games; and talks to CNBC journalist and 1993 Tech...
View ArticleKen McCrery appointed deputy executive director for Technology-enhanced...
In his new position, McCrery provides guidance and oversight for administrative and operational initiatives and supervision of projects and services that support teaching and learning at the university.
View ArticleWest End Market surprises students with a gingerbread house replica of...
Each year, Dining Services employees create a gingerbread masterpiece to display in West End Market. This year's creation is a replica of Burruss Hall.
View ArticleVeterinary college offers pet portraits with Santa on Dec. 5
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is welcoming cats, dogs, and exotics (no reptiles) for portraits with Santa Claus on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
View ArticleScott Verbridge and Rafael Davalos describe novel tumor treatment in...
Virginia Tech researchers explore a new kind of targeted therapy for brain tumors in a paper published in Scientific Reports.
View ArticleApplication process opens for students to serve as representatives to the...
At the mid-point of their year-long term, Morgan Sykes and Mohammed Seyam are now encouraging fellow students to consider applying for next year’s undergraduate and graduate positions to the Virginia...
View ArticleBoth sides of the brain: Undergraduate taps into art, math, and research for...
“I’m an art major, I’m a math major, and I’m a research scientist; but if you had asked me five years ago, I wouldn’t have said any of that,” Virginia Tech junior Sarah Hammer said.
View ArticleHome Sweet Home recipe contest entries due Jan. 19
Though Virginia Tech’s food is consistently ranked amongst the top in the nation, sometimes nothing tastes better than family favorite recipes and home cooking.
View ArticleCrime alert: Attempted burglary in Cochrane Hall
All residents are urged to lock their doors when out of the room or sleeping. All personal items in a residence hall room can become easy targets and an unlocked door can be an invitation to a thief.
View ArticleVirginia Tech Police investigation leads to arrest in counterfeit ticket case
Virginia Tech Police confirms the arrest of a suspect accused of selling counterfeit tickets outside Lane Stadium at the Sept. 7, 2015, football game against Ohio State.
View ArticleVeterinary college teams up with Saint Francis Service Dogs for new puppy...
The newly established puppy raiser program, involving a partnership between the veterinary college and the Roanoke-based Saint Francis Service Dogs, not only supports puppies on their path to become...
View ArticleVirginia Tech ranks among the top architecture schools in the nation
Virginia Tech’s undergraduate and graduate programs in architecture both ranked in the top ten nationally in the annual DesignIntelligence rankings and assistant professor Aki Ishida was recognized...
View ArticleScientists: Parasite may alter signaling in the brain
A team of scientists – including Associate Professor Michael Fox from the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute – found that infection caused by the Toxoplasma parasite can trigger seizures.
View ArticleNajla Mouchrek pursues Virginia Tech's first individualized Ph.D.
Najla Mouchrek, a graduate student from Brazil, is Virginia Tech's first individualized doctoral degree student, with research spanning at least five disciplines. Her proposal aims to improve...
View Article4-H nets several wins at national livestock contests
The Virginia 4-H Livestock Judging Team and the Virginia 4-H Livestock Skillathon Team placed first and third at the recent North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky.
View ArticleVirginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine releases fall/winter edition...
The latest issue of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine's biannual magazine, TRACKS, focuses on food animal medicine.
View ArticleSave our Towns: Citizen voices help save a mountain and a town
The actions of town residents who made their voices heard after the tragic death of a child may have helped preserve the town of Appalachia, Virginia.
View ArticleMedical school and research institute receives Excellence in Virginia...
The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute recently received one of seven Excellence in Virginia Government Awards given annually by the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government...
View ArticleIn memoriam: Lynn Nystrom, director of news and external relations for the...
Lynn A. Nystrom, longtime director of news and external relations for the Virginia Tech College of Engineering, died Dec. 3 after a battle with cancer. A celebration of her life is scheduled for 2 p.m....
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