Briefs: Virginia Tech hires Fermilab official as science dean. Public hearings set for rail station in New River Valley.
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‘The next generation of ag’ is happening in Danville
Here’s a look inside some of the plant research taking place at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research.
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Transportation-focused projects in running for up to $100 million
Virginia Tech-led group is one of 60 under consideration; 20 to 30 will be chosen.
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Virginia Tech ranks No. 25 for entrepreneurship; more . . .
Briefs: Emory & Henry graduates 32 in occupational therapy. VCEDA approves grant for mobile fashion boutique in Coeburn. Emory & Henry to broadcast live Christmas show Wednesday.
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Hollins receives $75 million, largest gift ever for women’s school; more . . .
Briefs: Harvest Foundation invests $7 million in economic development in Martinsville/Henry County. Tech announces changes to promote research growth. Grants announced for Russell County, Dabney S. Lancaster.
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Virginia Tech alum pledges $35 million for new engineering building
The gift from Norris Mitchell is the university’s largest ever donation from an alumnus.
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Radford nursing program ranks best in state; more . . .
Briefs: Tech student named National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow. VCEDA awards grant for pharmacy in Raven. Rail department taking grant applications.
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He escaped slavery in Montgomery County, now he’s finally recognized by U.S. Army; more . . .
Briefs: Warner and Kaine list what infrastructure law means for airports. Junior Achievement needs volunteers in Salem.
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Does Virginia Tech football have a geographical disadvantage?
USA Today says so. How does that translate to the wider economy of the region?