The university, which has been involved in drone research for years, denies the allegation, and publicly available information doesn’t show a connection.
Education
Russell County votes to close 2 schools to afford raises for teachers
Swords Creek and Copper Creek elementary schools will close at the end of this school year. Their combined 240 students will move to other schools within the county.
Pro-Palestinian protesters at Virginia Tech challenge university’s account of events
They also continue to call for the school to divest of any investments tied to Israel.
Bedford County School Board cuts damages sought in lawsuit against parent to $1
The school board had sued a parent for $600,000 for not following a communication plan his son’s school had imposed. But the parent said the school was refusing to comply with the student’s special education plan.
Students, faculty arrested at Virginia Tech now face possibility of university discipline
Virginia Tech requires students who have been arrested to report it to the Office of Student Conduct. Consequences of a conduct hearing can range from a formal warning to a probationary period to suspension or dismissal from campus.
82 people arrested at Virginia Tech encampment, university says
All were charged with trespassing. They had refused to leave the site of the pro-Palestine encampment after they were told by university officials to disperse.
Virginia Tech orders pro-Gaza protestors to disperse; dozens reported arrested
In a statement, Virginia Tech said that protestors refused to comply with university policy and were occupying more space than originally.
2 Bedford County School Board members say board wasn’t aware of lawsuit against parent
The suit seeks $600,000 from a parent it says harassed staffers at his son’s school. But several school board members have posted on Facebook to say they didn’t know about the legal action.
Parents, teachers beg Russell County not to close 2 elementary schools during emotional public hearing
The school board will vote May 7 on the superintendent’s recommendation to close Copper Creek and Swords Creek schools due to declining enrollment and budget concerns.
2 more lab schools will open in Southwest Virginia after latest round of state approvals
The programs at Emory & Henry College and Roanoke College will welcome their first high school students in the fall.