
Virginia Tech launches observance of its sesquicentennial anniversary
In 1872, Addison Caldwell trekked 30 miles from Craig County to Blacksburg, inspired by the opportunity for an education.

In 1872, Addison Caldwell trekked 30 miles from Craig County to Blacksburg, inspired by the opportunity for an education.

Songbirds, especially those that live in urban areas like Washington, D.C., have a lot of competition when it comes to communicating their messages, from noises other creatures make to flowing rivers and wind to noisy traffic and other human-caused sounds.

George Mason has announced its 2021-22 non-conference basketball schedule, which includes seven home games, marquee road contests at Maryland and Georgia and a competitive three-game tournament in November.

The Weekly Roundup of Climate and Energy News for the week ending June 27.

Gov. Ralph Northam has appointed a task force charged with identifying best practices for implementing culturally and religiously inclusive school calendars and serving school meals that accommodate more dietary restrictions.

There’s nothing quite like hands-on experience when learning about something as diverse as the clean energy industry, say two members of the 2021 James Madison University Collegiate Wind Competition team.

WVTF’s Radio IQ news team has won seven 2021 regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for outstanding achievement in broadcast journalism, more than any other station in its region.

Virginia Tech will hold in-person commencement ceremonies in Lane Stadium starting Monday and running through the following Sunday, May 16, while also adhering to public health guidelines.

Seth A. Kushkin has been named the new director of athletics at St. Anne’s-Belfield School.

Water touches virtually every aspect of human society, and all life on earth requires it. Yet, fresh, clean water is becoming increasingly scarce — one in eight people on the planet lack access to clean water.
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