VCU to drop SAT requirement
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Virginia Commonwealth University President Michael Rao, Ph.D., announced Tuesday that VCU no longer will require applicants with a high school GPA of 3.3 or higher to submit SAT scores.
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Speaker Howell welcomes White House offshore drilling proposal
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Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Bill Howell (R-Stafford) welcomed the White House’s proposal to allow drilling for oil and natural gas off the coast of Virginia.
New Virginia Tech water degree offers a wealth of career opportunities
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Virginia Tech’s new undergraduate degree in water, approved by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia in early December, is one of the most innovative, interdisciplinary offerings in the country.
Better living through conservation genetics
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Traditionally, conservation biologists have relied on field observation and sample and statistical analysis to help them understand the dynamics behind species loss.
Virginia Tech paleontologist discovers, names ancient reptile
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Sterling Nesbitt, an assistant professor of geological sciences in the Virginia Tech College of Science, has been responsible for naming more than half a dozen reptiles (including dinosaurs) in his young career.
The remarkable collapse of our trust in government
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Do you trust the federal government? An overwhelming majority of America doesn’t. That widely accepted belief hasn’t always been the case.
Charlottesville City Councilor to lead Council on Youth, Education, and Families
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Charlottesville City Councilor Kristin Szakos has been appointed co-chair of the National League of Cities (NLC) Council on Youth, Education, and Families (YEF Council) for 2015.
Born Free USA applauds Sen. Adam Ebbin for introducing ban on ivory, rhino horn trade
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Born Free USA, a global leader in animal welfare and wildlife conservation, commends Virginia Senator Adam Ebbin (D-30) for introducing S.B. 1215, which seeks to eliminate the trade in ivory and rhinoceros horn in the state of Virginia.
Hardide Coatings to invest $7.25 million to establish first Virginia operation
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Hardide Coatings, Inc., a manufacturer of advanced surface coatings, will invest $7.25 million to establish its first Virginia operation in Henry County and create 29 new jobs.
Major discovery on spinal injury reveals unknown immune response
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In a discovery that could dramatically affect the treatment of brain and spinal cord injuries, researchers have identified a previously unknown, beneficial immune response that occurs after injury to the central nervous system.
