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Therapy dogs bring welcomed break to Virginia Tech
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) – Students at Virginia Tech are getting an unusual spring break visit on campus. Thursday, Feb. 25 marks the second spring break wellness day in lieu of a traditional week-long break Derek is one of the school’s popular therapy dogs; he made his rounds bringing cheer to their days. He went to …
Virginia Tech warns students to continue following public health guidance after several disciplined for weekend gatherings
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) -Virginia Tech is reminding students that they must continue to follow public health guidelines. This comes after about 35 people were disciplined for large gatherings last weekend. School leaders say they want to remind students of the importance of limiting groups to no more than 10, wearing masks and staying physically distanced. …
Pulaski -based MOVA Technologies filter could capture emissions from farms
PULASKI, Va. (WDBJ) -A Pulaski-based company working to filter out pollutants from the air is now looking to capture emissions that come from farms. The MOVA Technologies prototype recently passed its proof of concept testing. The filter is proven to capture carbon dioxide in an affordable way. “That’s invaluable information as we look to take …
Virginia Tech issues coronavirus travel warning ahead of spring break
BLACKSBURG, Va. – Virginia Tech is issuing a warning for students and staff as the threat of coronavirus continues to grow across the United States and internationally. The university’s spring break begins on March 7. Knowing that many students will be traveling, the university issued a warning on Thursday: “If your travels take you through …
Breaking news post: Virginia Tech breaks record in win over Delaware State | Virginia Tech
BLACKSBURG — The Virginia Tech men’s basketball team improved to 5-0 with a win over Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference member Delaware State at Cassell Coliseum on Wednesday night. The Hokies sank 21 3-pointers, breaking the Tech single-game record of 18 set last December in a rout of Central Connecticut State. Tech was 21 of 37 from …
Bus PASS: Testing Pedestrian Collision Avoidance Technology
Already, many cars have sensors on board that help drivers avoid collisions. But not many commercial vehicles do. With pedestrian fatalities due to collisions, on the rise, the Federal Transit Administration is working on a “Pedestrian Avoidance Safety System: ‘PASS’ for short. And it picked Virginia Tech’s Transportation Institute to give it a test drive. …
