Virginia Tech

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

Botanical Beasts & Where to Find Them

A new guide to the Piedmont’s most poisonous plants.

by erin parkhurst

For the Love of the Game

Virginia Tech alumnus and video game designer Mo Alavi.

by Whit Sheppard

Black Gold

Organic black garlic purveyors set up shop in Blacksburg.

by Whit Sheppard

Virginia Gentlemen

New blood in the state’s most storied rivalry.

by Taylor Pilkington

Star Power

Hollywood meets Virginia at the state’s film festivals.

by Staff

Ready for Rio!

It’s time to tune in and cheer for Virginia’s Olympic athletes.

by Laura Ingles

A Century of Tradition

There’s nothing more fun than a good, old-fashioned, longstanding sports rivalry to get everyone all worked up and angry. A look back at the UVA-Tech rivalry, which was going strong 110 years ago.

by gottlieb matt

Forward March

It’s not easy being a small military band at a large, mostly civilian university, but after going through a rough patch, Virginia Tech’s Highty-Tighties are back in fighting trim.

by chip caroon

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Events

May 30, 2025

Manassas Chorale “Princesses and Pirates” Spring Concert

Hylton Performing Arts Center

May 30, 2025

Falsettos

Keegan Theatre

May 31, 2025

Yorktown Market Days

Riverwalk Landing

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A New Experience at the Virginia Scenic Railway

Virginia Scenic Railway Adds Dome Car for Spectacular Valley Views The popular Virginia Scenic Railway just upped its game with a vintage dome car offering breathtaking 360° views of the Shenandoah Valley. The “Shenandoah”—built in 1948 as the “Silver Palace” for the California Zephyr—now gives passengers an unmatched vantage point on three-hour excursions from Staunton. […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

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 […]