Virginia State Parks stimulate more than $226 million in visitor spending in 2017
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Virginia State Parks helped stimulate more than $226 million in visitor spending in 2017, including $104 million by out-of-state visitors.
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Robert W. Durden named CEO/CIO of University of Virginia Investment Management Company
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The University of Virginia Investment Management Co. announced this week that Robert W. Durden has been named its new chief executive officer and chief investment officer.
Virginia Tech leads efforts to develop national water pipeline database
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Virginia Tech is leading a five-year U.S. Bureau of Reclamation-funded effort to collect data on the reliability of the nation’s aging water pipelines and then to establish an infrastructure database for resilient and sustainable water systems.
New Virginia State University program helps open doors for beginning farmers
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Virginia State University Cooperative Extension Small Farm Outreach Program is offering training for socially disadvantaged and veteran beginning farmers and ranchers in 53 Virginia counties.
Violent video games may serve as an outlet for aggression, not a precursor, says Virginia Tech expert
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According to a recent study published in Violence and Gender video games decrease the likelihood of producing hate material online, and researcher Jim Hawdon says “this finding suggests that violent video games may serve as an outlet for aggression, not a precursor.”
Virginia Tech pledges to increase study abroad participation by 2020
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Virginia Tech has signed onto an international effort to double and diversify the number of U.S. students studying abroad by the end of the decade by joining the Institute of International Education’s Generation Study Abroad.
Student research team accelerates snow melt with ‘Melt Mat’
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Snow storms often leave behind reminders of their presence for days – sometimes weeks – after warmer and sunnier weather returns. Snowbanks, often created by snow plows as they clear major roadways, can linger in parking lots, on sidewalks, and in driveways even when temperatures rise well above freezing.
Researcher, activist finds a new avenue for advocacy through her future role as a physician
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Prior to her start in medical school at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Diana Zychowski’s life revolved around statistics and research, fueled by a desire to give back to her community.
Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation awards Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine $100,000 for pilot program
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The Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation has awarded the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine $100,000 to start a new pilot program to promote integrated oral health care exams and fluoride varnishing for young children in local doctors’ offices.
From A-bombs to Zika: Virginia Tech institute to guide planning for major disaster scenarios
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What would happen if a nuclear device were detonated in downtown Washington, D.C., and what can be done to mitigate the possibility or its effects?
