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Meet the Future of Biomedical Innovation at Virginia Tech

Move over, Shark Tank. At Virginia Tech’s Health Sciences and Technology campus in Roanoke, graduate students are diving into something even more challenging: turning complex medical discoveries into life-saving devices and products. In a high-stakes competition that mimics the popular TV show, 21 first-year students in the Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program recently […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Virginia Tech’s Partnership Will 3D-Print Homes Statewide

Technology continues to amaze us, from AI to driverless cars. Now, Virginia is … printing houses? Virginia Housing, the state’s housing finance agency, and Virginia Tech unveiled a robotic 3D printer last November in Virginia Beach, capable of constructing homes. The nearly 11-foot high, 4-ton Tvasta printer, designed and built in India, cuts construction time […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

Rubber Duck Research at Virginia Tech

VT’s Fralin team hopes ocean current models may inform cancer treatments. Remember that story that made international news, where thousands and thousands of rubber ducks got dumped into the Pacific Ocean? In 1992, the container ship they were traveling on was caught in a storm, which toppled the ship’s cargo and sent nearly 30,000 of […]

by Madeline Mayhood

The Science of Friendship

A neuroscientist finds the key to connection in movement. (Ray Meese: Virginia Tech) For some, the spark of friendship comes naturally. Others, not so much. And while friendships can be serendipitous—a combination of proximity and luck—our ability to create social ties also protects our health. In fact, social isolation increases our risk […]

by Staff

Virginia’s Young Entrepreneurs

These business-minded students are making waves, in and out of the classroom. (Bill Tiernan via The Virginian-Pilot) Four years ago, when Erica Sullivan Feggeler learned that her mother had been diagnosed with skin cancer, the Virginia Tech (VT) senior panicked. Then she decided to do something about it. Feggeler began brainstorming, rallying some […]

by Kinsey Gidick

Virginia’s Famous Firsts

29 curious, remarkable, & extraordinary things that all started in Virginia. As any fourth-grader can tell you, without Virginia, there’d be no United States. Starting with the hardy band who settled Jamestown, our colonists begat the patriots who trounced the British at Yorktown, winning our independence in 1781. You’re welcome, America. […]

by George Tisdale

Blue Zone Living

Could Virginia be the world’s next healthiest place? Skylar Arias Adventures Hawksbill Mountain Flourishing is a hot topic among scientists studying human health these days. Sure, we’d all like to live longer. But the question on researchers’ minds goes more like this: how can we live longer while also avoiding disease and […]

by Staff

Nikki Giovanni Interview

A legend in literature talks inspiration, food, and Virginia. Legendary writer Nikki Giovanni has just been awarded one of the Foundation’s Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize, one of the poetry industry’s most prestigious awards. Oprah Winfrey named Giovanni one of her “25 Living Legends.” Konstantin Rega: Where do you find […]

by Konstantin Rega

Secret Gardens

With a little digging, Virginia yields five unexpected gems. As garden visitors know, the state’s showstoppers, like Norfolk Botanical Garden, Lewis Ginter in Richmond, and the State Arboretum in Boyce deserve their place in the limelight. But look a little deeper. These lesser-known gardens are equally welcoming, each fascinating in its own […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Printed Pads

Virginia’s first 3D-printed house brings innovation to affordable housing. Just when you thought 3D printers were merely for arts and crafts, Virginia has started to print houses, establishing itself at the forefront of energy-conscious housing. A 3D modular construction printer from Denmark, purchased by the Virginia Center for Housing Research […]

by Konstantin Rega

Chilling Out

Exercise can help in stressful times. (courtesy of Virginia Tech) EACH MORNING, A GROUP OF YOUNG men and women used to gather at Virginia Tech War Memorial Gym to play basketball. When the pandemic shut down their favorite sport, some of them decided to try something new: pickleball. “It’s been […]

by Sandra Shelley

The Sound, The Fury, and the Lanternfly

Learning to accept the things we cannot change—and which things need to be changed right now. Illustration by Zohar Lazar MY SPRING FEVER IS AS PREDICTABLE AS THE SEASONS. A string of 70-degree days sends me to the back patio, where I rhapsodize about the musty, rich odor of the forest coming […]

by Robert Nelson

Skunk Hunt

Spotting the elusive spotted skunk in Virginia.

by caroline kettlewell

Don’t Fear the Creeper

There are (probably) no killer spiders near you.

by Robert Nelson

Identity Crisis

Copperhead vigilantes, beware.

by caroline kettlewell

Taking Flight

Community colleges offer training for drone operation.

by Diane McMartin

Yes, Queen

Miss Virginia 2019 breaks stereotypes with her talent for science experiments.

by Erin McPherson

Atlantic Park

A new mixed-use development is rolling in to Virginia Beach.

by deveron timberlake

Flying Furies

Aggressive and acrobatic, the ruby-throated hummingbird is a tiny delight.

by caroline kettlewell

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New Innovative Virginia Tea Rooms to Try

Around the world, as both a beverage and a pastime, tea is steeped in history and ritual. From the casual to the ceremonial, tea is a throughline for many cultures, and now, it’s enjoying a renewed interest from beverage pros who are drawn to tea’s unique flavor characteristics, health benefits, and cultural connections. Recently, two […]

by Stephanie Ganz

The U.S. DOE Labeled These Virginia Schools Outstanding

Eight Virginia schools received the National Blue Ribbon 2024 award for their high performances. The Exemplary High Performing Schools are Spring Hill Elementary in McLean, Green Run Collegiate in Virginia Beach, Bethel Manor Elementary in Hampton, and St. Andrew the Apostle School in Clifton. The Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools are Central Academy Middle […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

UVA Claims Top Spots Among Public Universities

The University of Virginia has climbed to No. 4 among public universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges rankings, advancing one position from last year. The university maintained its No. 24 overall ranking, tying with Emory and Georgetown universities. UVA’s commitment to accessibility and student success stands out in several key metrics. […]

by Madeline Mayhood

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