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Tennessee and Virginia Tech unveil new uniforms for 2024 season
(WCYB) — The Tennessee Volunteers and Virginia Tech Hokies will both be getting a new look for the upcoming football season, with both teams releasing new uniforms ahead of the 2024 season. Virginia Tech Hokies. Although Virginia Tech's were leaked a day early due to EA's College Football 25...
Dustin C. Read appointed department head of Blackwood Department of Real Estate
Read is returning to Virginia Tech, where he led the Department of Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. In 2021, Read transitioned to Clemson University as professor and director of its Master of Real Estate Development program. His career includes extensive consulting with public and private sector organizations to promote socially responsible real estate development.
Steger Center immerses students in global community to build ‘passione’ for learning
Paola Garzoni’s advice to the assembled group of U.S. and European educators, businesspeople, and civic leaders tasked with ensuring that Hokies studying abroad at the Steger Center for International Scholarship are immersed in high-impact learning experiences:. “Do not forget ‘passione.’”. Garzoni, a member of the newly formed...
First Black Wilson HS Alumna Among 2024 West Point Grads
Portsmouth native Stevie Gary recently crossed the commencement stage at West Point, shook hands with keynote speaker President Joe Biden; then, she headed to a six-month tour of duty at Fort Moore, in Georgia. Gary, who received a full-ride West Point scholarship in 2019, made history when she became the...
Roanoke middle schoolers empowered through “Community Builders” program
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - In Roanoke City Public Schools, a new initiative is illuminating the lives of middle school students with hope, inspiration, and a pathway to a brighter future. The Community Builders program isn’t just about filling summer days; it’s about filling hearts and minds with possibilities.
State semiconductor alliance finalizes staff, launches career training program
The Virginia Alliance for Semiconductor Technology (VAST) has made final additions to its staff ahead of launching the Fast Track to Semiconductor Careers certificate training program. The training program is one of four initiatives as part of VAST’s mission to reskill and upskill adult learners in different aspects of the...
Updated senior softball standings through July 12 action
Below are regular-season standings for teams in the Northern Virginia Senior Softball League for the 2024 spring season for the week ending July 12. Games in the three conferences are played at various venues throughout Northern Virginia. When the regular season ends, playoff games follow. The three team leaders through...
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