
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine welcomes its first class as a Virginia Tech college
The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine welcomed its ninth class to be part of Virginia Tech’s ninth college in Roanoke, Virginia, on July 30.

The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine welcomed its ninth class to be part of Virginia Tech’s ninth college in Roanoke, Virginia, on July 30.

The George Mason University men’s basketball program has announced its 2018-19 non-conference schedule, which includes four contests against 2018 NCAA Tournament teams and a berth in the Emerald Coast Classic.

Researchers in the Department of Physics are building a major program in quantum information sciences thanks in part to multiple federal grants that have brought $3.7 million directly to Virginia Tech.

After a national search, Tom Yackel, M.D., has been appointed president of MCV Physicians, the faculty practice plan of VCU Health. He also will serve as senior associate dean for clinical affairs in the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine.

A University of Virginia School of Medicine researcher’s pioneering work in childhood cancer has been honored as one of the top 10 clinical research achievements of 2017.

The Washington Nationals have released the 25-man Opening Day Roster for their Carolina League affiliate Potomac Nationals.

Mary Woolley, the president and chief executive officer of Research!America, will speak at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 5.

Fishburne Military School head wrestling coach Terry Waters has just announced the lineup of clinicians for his annual Summer Wrestling Camp hosted at FMS.

Rod Smith, Washington and Lee University’s writer in residence and editor of the online literary magazine Shenandoah, will present his annual and final reading, before his retirement from W&L in June, on April 3 in Leyburn Library Book Nook at 4:45 p.m.

VMI head football coach Scott Wachenheim announced the addition of five new assistant coaches to the 2018 staff. Joining the Keydets on the offensive side of the ball are Brian Sheppard (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks) and Albert Reid (Running Backs). Seth Payne (Defensive Line), Jeff Sejour (Outside Linebackers) and Tarron Williams (Cornerbacks) will coach on the defensive side.
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