How cheetahs outsmart lions and hyenas
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Cheetahs in Serengeti National Park adopt different strategies while eating to deal with threats from top predators, such as lions or hyenas.
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Climate survey provides insight for campus advocates in LGBTQ+ community
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Surveying the landscape is a critical part of mapping future progress for Virginia Tech’s LGBTQ+ faculty and staff. Last fall, more than 2,200 employees responded to the Virginia Tech LGBTQ+ Caucus’ second climate survey, a follow-up to the first survey given in spring 2013.
Virginians show robust support for strong climate action
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This week, the Commonwealth wrapped up its 90-day public comment period on a recently proposed climate rule. Environment Virginia delivered hundreds of public comments from its members and supporters, urging the DEQ to adopt the strongest possible plan to cut carbon pollution.
UVA appoints associate vice president for safety, security
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A veteran law enforcement official with more than 22 years of service at higher education institutions across the nation has been named the new associate vice president for safety and security at the University of Virginia.
Virginia Department of Forestry warns of increased fire danger
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In response to weather forecasts for Thursday, April 12, the Virginia Department of Forestry urges people to help prevent wildfires by postponing open-air fires until conditions improve.
Staunton Parks & Rec wins Governor’s Award
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NatureRidge, Staunton’s natural playground, has earned the City a 2018 Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award. The Staunton Parks & Recreation Department was one of 17 award winners recognized last week at the 29th Environment Virginia Symposium in Lexington.
Student innovators are finding creative solutions to complex problems
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From a workstation prototype that will improve the working conditions for operating room nurses to an infrastructure system designed to protect communities from natural disasters, interdisciplinary teams of Virginia Tech students fueled by university funding are finding creative solutions to real-world problems.
Sustainable Shenandoah Valley launching this week
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Sustainable Shenandoah Valley will hold its Celebration of Collaboration on Thursday, April 12, at Bridgewater College Nininger Hall at 4 pm.
Northam recognizes April 2018 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Virginia
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In 2017, 842 people were killed on the roadways of Virginia. This represents an 11% increase over the prior year. Distracted driving has been identified as a contributing factor.
Engineering dean at University of Texas named 2018 UVA Distinguished Alumna
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When University of Virginia alumna Sharon L. Wood was about 8 years old, her father, a civil engineer, took her to a construction site where he was working.
