
Still at home: Things that can create challenges
The pandemic continues to force people at home, making days look repetitive. To prevent the situation from getting to you, these challenges can motivate you.

The pandemic continues to force people at home, making days look repetitive. To prevent the situation from getting to you, these challenges can motivate you.

The Molecular Sciences Software Institute, based in Virginia Tech’s Corporate Research Center, has received a $15 million renewal grant from the National Science Foundation.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has won a second grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to help sustain its historic sites after the drastic economic impacts of the pandemic.

In 2019, distracted driving led to 3,142 fatalities, an estimated 424,000 injuries, and 15 percent of all police-reported vehicle traffic crashes on U.S. roadways, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

People with severe mental illness make up the second most vulnerable population susceptible to dying from COVID-19.

Gov. Ralph Northam announced additional appointments on Friday.

Virginia has received a $5 million Department of Defense grant to train workers for Virginia’s defense manufacturing industries in Danville and Hampton Roads.

Cassie Ritter Hunt, executive director of advancement operations at Washington and Lee University, has been named executive director of strategic analysis, effective Oct. 18.

For students who want to become drone pilots, two new workshops at the Virginia Tech Drone Park will connect them with the resources and expertise to soar through the certification test.

Bonumose Inc. will partner with Hershey to research and develop reduced or zero sugar chocolate products. The company will invest $27.7 million to expand in Albemarle County.
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