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Students gain experience in sustainable architecture thanks to the Keesees’ passion for the enviro

Students in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies are gaining hands-on experience in sustainable design thanks to the generosity of Susan ’83 and Dave Keesee ’83 and the Susan and David Keesee Endowment for Undergraduate Research within the University Libraries.

The endowment was established in 2018 by the Keesees to provide support for undergraduate research related to government policy and environmental sustainability — the first undergraduate research endowment in the University Libraries.

“Funds cur ... Read more

The Highlander nearly complete in Radford

The Highlander nearly complete in Radford

by Cathy Jett

Radford University’s Highlander hotel and conference center is expected to open in early 2023 Rendering courtesy Radford University.

The Highlander, a $4 ... Read more

Princeton community helps WWII veteran celebrate 100th birth

BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVVA) - Many wish to reach their 60′s but Wilburn Curtis Vest exceeded that by 40 years, on Monday, he celebrated his 100th birthday.

Vest was born November 14th, 1922, in Christiansburg, Virginia and grew up in a time ... Read more

Shedding Light on Legal, Regulatory Issues Surrounding CBD

As the use of cannabidiol (CBD) becomes more frequent and perceptions of marijuana change—along with its legal status—across much of the country, pharmacists and other health care providers face many questions regarding the use of CBD, which lead ... Read more

Youngkin’s parental tip line finds hundreds of emails bemoaning equity, ‘leftist’ agenda

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin‘s defunct parental tip line included hundreds of complaints over pandemic precautions, classroom curricula, a push for equity and academic standards.

Roughly 350 emails were released by the Youngkin administration this week to settle a lawsuit. Dozens of media outlets had sued after the governor refused to release parents’ submissions amid a request through the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.

The tip line ended in September.

One parent, whose name was redacted, complai ... Read more

Chipper Jones to headline 2023 Baseball Night in Blacksburg

– On behalf of the Virginia Tech baseball program, head coachis proud to invite all to celebrate the Hokies during the program's 15th annual Baseball Night in Blacksburg, as scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Student-Athlete Performance Center ... Read more

Election 2022: Wendy Hannah looks ahead after Cumberland win

Election 2022: Wendy Hannah looks ahead after Cumberland win Published 8:45 pm Wednesday, November 9, 2022

CUMBERLAND – Cumberland County only had one local race and residents made a clear choice. They elected Wendy Hannah by an overwh ... Read more

Veterinary college launches revolutionary cancer studies, se

The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine has garnered national attention with the launch of a center specializing in the treatment and study of cancer in companion animals, and M. Daniel Givens, dean of the college, is guiding plans to ex ... Read more