Virginia Tech students step away from screens for World Digital Wellness Day
Read full article: Virginia Tech students step away from screens for World Digital Wellness DayWith finals week closing in, Virginia Tech students are dealing with the pressure of exams, move-outs and the next stage of their lives. On Thursday, Hokie Wellness gave them a reason to put the phone down and step outside.
Virginia Tech to expand global reach with planned land purchase in Canada
Read full article: Virginia Tech to expand global reach with planned land purchase in CanadaVirginia Tech is set to expand its global research footprint with the planned purchase of land in Canada, where it will conduct studies and gather data on the Earthās upper atmosphere.
Living liver donation gives Virginia hospital colleagues a bond ā and a mission
Read full article: Living liver donation gives Virginia hospital colleagues a bond ā and a missionEight months after a living liver transplant, Rhonda Whaling says she is feeling more like herself again ā with more energy, a brighter outlook and a new appreciation for the donor who made it possible. Both women said they hope their experience encourages others to learn about organ donation and consider signing up.
Hoda Kotb visits Virginia Tech: Students help shape her new wellness app, Joy 101
Read full article: Hoda Kotb visits Virginia Tech: Students help shape her new wellness app, Joy 101Former āTodayā show co-anchor Hoda Kotb returned to Virginia Tech Monday, revisiting the campus where she studied journalism and meeting with students who have been testing her new wellness app, Joy 101.
āWeāre all connectedā: VT students celebrate culture and community at International Street Fair
Read full article: āWeāre all connectedā: VT students celebrate culture and community at International Street FairThousands gathered on Alumni Mall for food, performances and student-run cultural booths.
Virginia Tech faces wave of leadership changes heading into fall 2026
Read full article: Virginia Tech faces wave of leadership changes heading into fall 2026Virginia Tech is navigating a sweeping leadership transition at the top, with both its president and athletic director set to leave before the 2026 fall semester begins.
Only in the New River: The riverās rarest residents
Read full article: Only in the New River: The riverās rarest residentsItās undisputedly the oldest river on the continent, according to the NPCA, and arguably one of the oldest globally. There are eight endemic species of fish in the New River, which means they cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
Gov. Spanberger to deliver 2026 Virginia Tech commencement address
Read full article: Gov. Spanberger to deliver 2026 Virginia Tech commencement addressGov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver the commencement address for Virginia Techās Class of 2026, continuing the universityās tradition of inviting newly inaugurated Virginia governors to speak at graduation.
Students react after skydiver crashes into Virginia Tech scoreboard during spring game
Read full article: Students react after skydiver crashes into Virginia Tech scoreboard during spring gameA skydiver carrying the American flag crashed into the scoreboard at Virginia Techās spring game Saturday, leaving him suspended above the concrete below and sending a jolt of fear through the crowd.
Man rescued after parachuting into Lane Stadium video board during Virginia Tech 2026 Spring Football Game
Read full article: Man rescued after parachuting into Lane Stadium video board during Virginia Tech 2026 Spring Football GameA man was rescued after a pregame ceremony went awry at Lane Stadium on Saturday.
Virginia Tech spring game draws fans, families for first look at James Franklin era
Read full article: Virginia Tech spring game draws fans, families for first look at James Franklin eraVT celebrates Spring family weekend while fans get a first look at Hokies under new coach James Franklin at spring game
āWe rememberā: Virginia Tech to hold annual Remembrance Day events for victims of April 16 tragedy
Read full article: āWe rememberā: Virginia Tech to hold annual Remembrance Day events for victims of April 16 tragedyOn Thursday, April 16, Hokie Nation and community members will gather to honor and remember the lives lost on April 16, 2007, 19 years ago today.
Gov. Spanberger issues Flag Order for Virginia Tech Day of Remembrance
Read full article: Gov. Spanberger issues Flag Order for Virginia Tech Day of RemembranceGovernor Abigail Spanberger on Wednesday issued for all flags of the United States and Virginia to be flown at half-staff on Thursday for Virginia Techās Day of Remembrance
From Today show to Blacksburg: Hoda Kotb brings Joy 101 to Virginia Tech
Read full article: From Today show to Blacksburg: Hoda Kotb brings Joy 101 to Virginia TechFrom Studio 1A to Southwest Virginia -- Hoda Kotb taps the Hokies to help her with her new wellness App, Joy 101. "I was like, who can try it out to see what things we need to work on, what things are really good, and I thought, how about my people at Virginia Tech?ā
Virginia wildfire risk grows as April drought and early heat combine
Read full article: Virginia wildfire risk grows as April drought and early heat combineThe first two weeks of April have been unusually dry across Virginia, and an early heatwave this week is making conditions worse ā and potentially dangerous.
Virginia Tech Board of Visitors sets tuition and fees for 2026-27 academic year
Read full article: Virginia Tech Board of Visitors sets tuition and fees for 2026-27 academic yearVirginia Tech officials announced Tuesday that the board approved a 2.9% increase in tuition for resident and non-resident undergraduate students for the 2026-27 academic year.
Virginia Tech President Tim Sands stepping down after 12 years
Read full article: Virginia Tech President Tim Sands stepping down after 12 yearsVirginia Tech President Tim Sands announced he will step down in the coming months after 12 years leading the university, a departure that caught many Hokies off guard and drew reactions from Virginiaās top elected officials.
Giles County man arrested for importing psychedelic drugs, according to officials
Read full article: Giles County man arrested for importing psychedelic drugs, according to officialsA Giles County man has been arrested recently on charges of attempting to possess with intent to distribute dimethyltryptamine (DMT) and distributing lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), powerful psychedelic drugs, according to the U.S. Attorneyās Office for the Western District of Virginia.
Virginia Tech earns top marks in U.S. News World Report QS rankings
Read full article: Virginia Tech earns top marks in U.S. News World Report QS rankingsVirginia Tech announced Wednesday that it had received both international and national recognition after earning high marks in the latest rankings release by both U.S. News World Report and Quacquarelli Symonds.
Virginia Tech awarded $1.65 Million in federal grants for health research
Read full article: Virginia Tech awarded $1.65 Million in federal grants for health researchVirginia Tech has been awarded $1.65 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to advance critical health research.
Foxridge fire survivors share trauma, hope as ruined building faces demolition
Read full article: Foxridge fire survivors share trauma, hope as ruined building faces demolitionMore than four months after a massive fire tore through the 3400 building at Foxridge Apartment Complex, the people who lived there are still picking up the pieces ā and now theyāre running out of time.
Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation to host Blacksburgās first āMake Moves Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Runā
Read full article: Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation to host Blacksburgās first āMake Moves Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk/RunāA new event in Southwest Virginia aims to make an impact in the fight against breast cancer while bringing the community together.
Virginia Tech experts break down Meta, Youtube court losses, possibility of appeal
Read full article: Virginia Tech experts break down Meta, Youtube court losses, possibility of appealOn March 25, a jury in Los Angeles found Meta and Youtube āliable for harms to children using their services. Another case in New Mexico found Meta knowingly harmed the mental health of children. Here's what Virginia Tech experts have to say about these cases.
FIRST Robotics Competition hosted at Blacksburg High School
Read full article: FIRST Robotics Competition hosted at Blacksburg High SchoolThirty teams from across Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. are competing this weekend at Blacksburg High School in a regional robotics competition ā and organizers say the real goal goes beyond winning.
Another wave of āNo Kingsā protests draw hundreds across Southwest Virginia
Read full article: Another wave of āNo Kingsā protests draw hundreds across Southwest VirginiaHundreds of people turned out across Southwest Virginia on Saturday as part of a nationwide āNo Kingsā protest movement, with demonstrations held in Roanoke, Lynchburg, Rocky Mount, Blacksburg and more.
Blacksburg High to host 30-team Robotics Competition
Read full article: Blacksburg High to host 30-team Robotics CompetitionBlacksburg High School will host a regional robotics competition Saturday, bringing together 30 teams from Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., to compete in the schoolās gymnasium.
Spanberger weighs contraception rights bill ahead of November reproductive rights amendment vote
Read full article: Spanberger weighs contraception rights bill ahead of November reproductive rights amendment voteWith hundreds of bills awaiting action, Gov. Abigail Spanberger is weighing legislation tied to reproductive rights, including a measure that involves reproductive rights.
Blacksburg prepares for retail cannabis market as governor eyes bill signing
Read full article: Blacksburg prepares for retail cannabis market as governor eyes bill signingBlacksburg Town Council is taking its first formal steps toward regulating retail cannabis sales, voting tonight on a resolution that would direct staff to begin revising zoning and tax rules governing where marijuana, tobacco and hemp can be sold in town.
Virginia Tech Board of Visitors to discuss tuition and fees for 2026-27, asks public for comment
Read full article: Virginia Tech Board of Visitors to discuss tuition and fees for 2026-27, asks public for commentThe Virginia Tech Board of Visitors is set to discuss tuition and mandatory fees for the 2026-27 academic year on Tuesday, April 14. VT will also allow the public to comment virtually on Thursday, April 2.
New vaccine could block addictive effects of opioids, Virginia Tech researchers show
Read full article: New vaccine could block addictive effects of opioids, Virginia Tech researchers showA new study from Virginia Tech researchers has shown that a novel vaccine may be able to help block the addictive impacts of opioids.
How do Blacksburg businesses deal with less people during Virginia Techās spring break?
Read full article: How do Blacksburg businesses deal with less people during Virginia Techās spring break?It is spring break for Virginia Tech students, and most have gone home or on vacation, leaving Blacksburg far less busy. Locals are enjoying the reduced traffic, crowds and better parking, but students are a significant part of the workforce.
Lawal scores 20 in Virginia Techās 72-63 win over Boston College
Read full article: Lawal scores 20 in Virginia Techās 72-63 win over Boston CollegeTobi Lawal scored 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds, Neoklis Avdalas added 15 points and six rebounds, and Virginia Tech got by Boston College, 72-63 on Tuesday night.
Virginia Tech researchers discuss method used to study how cannabis usage impacts driving
Read full article: Virginia Tech researchers discuss method used to study how cannabis usage impacts drivingStudying impaired drivers in a real-world setting can be difficult, which makes it harder to gain an understanding of driving under the influence.
Students and locals express concerns with housing prices in Blacksburg
Read full article: Students and locals express concerns with housing prices in BlacksburgItās well known that Blacksburg has many issues when it comes to housing. Availability, affordability and quality are all concerns among students and locals.
Virginia Tech expert breaks down political motives of partial government shutdown
Read full article: Virginia Tech expert breaks down political motives of partial government shutdownAfter more disagreements in the U.S. Congress, the government has been partially shut down, primarily impacting the Department of Homeland Security.
Virginia Tech gets back in win column with win over Wake Forest on Senior Day
Read full article: Virginia Tech gets back in win column with win over Wake Forest on Senior DayVirginia Tech snapped a two-game losing streak with an 82-63 victory over Wake Forest on Senior Day Saturday at Cassell Coliseum.
The YMCA at Virginia Tech to offer affordable prom style to teens
Read full article: The YMCA at Virginia Tech to offer affordable prom style to teensThe YMCA at Virginia Tech, in partnership with the Blacksburg Junior Womenās Club and the members of Chi Delta Alpha, announced the return of the Cinderella and Prince Charming Boutique.
Generative AI in academia: How Virginia Tech professors are approaching GenAI in 2026
Read full article: Generative AI in academia: How Virginia Tech professors are approaching GenAI in 2026Generative AI is changing the landscape of academia and how both students and professors approach the classroom. 10 News spoke to three professors at Virginia Tech regarding their opinions on the subject.
How to celebrate Lunar New Year in Southwest Virginia
Read full article: How to celebrate Lunar New Year in Southwest VirginiaAs families across the world and Southwest Virginia prepare to welcome the Year of the Horse, one local international market is helping both Asian and non-Asian customers embrace Lunar New Year traditions.
Iconic Blacksburg bar Hokie House secures future through building purchase
Read full article: Iconic Blacksburg bar Hokie House secures future through building purchaseA beloved Virginia Tech institution has secured its future after facing potential closure due to skyrocketing rent costs. Hokie House, a 60-year-old establishment on Main Street, will remain a fixture of Blacksburgās nightlife after its owners successfully purchased the building.
Virginia Tech students react to Super Bowl LX, halftime show
Read full article: Virginia Tech students react to Super Bowl LX, halftime showThe Seattle Seahawks secured their second Lombardi Trophy with a commanding 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, though Virginia Tech students found the game itself somewhat underwhelming.
Virginia Tech expert explains Olympian Lindsey Vonnās ACL injury, how she is still competing
Read full article: Virginia Tech expert explains Olympian Lindsey Vonnās ACL injury, how she is still competingFor many athletes, ACL-related injuries can put them out of a sport for long periods of time. Olympian Lindsey Vonn isnāt letting that happen - but how?
Bad Bunny to Make History with First Spanish-Language Super Bowl Halftime Show
Read full article: Bad Bunny to Make History with First Spanish-Language Super Bowl Halftime ShowBad Bunny is set to make history at this yearās Super Bowl as the first predominantly Spanish-language artist to headline the halftime show, sparking both excitement and controversy among viewers worldwide.
New River Valley continues to get snow, freezing cold temperatures
Read full article: New River Valley continues to get snow, freezing cold temperaturesSevere cold temperatures continue to impact daily life in Pulaski County, with Peak Creek in downtown Pulaski nearly frozen over as snow continues to fall in the region.
WATCH: Blacksburg residents and Virginia Tech students enjoy snow day
Read full article: WATCH: Blacksburg residents and Virginia Tech students enjoy snow dayVirginia Tech students and Blacksburg residents enjoyed their snow day on Sunday and 10 News Reporter Jack Doherty was in Blacksburg and shows you how students and residents spent their day.
Freezing Rain, Sleet & Snow: What causes the Difference?
Read full article: Freezing Rain, Sleet & Snow: What causes the Difference?As this weekend's winter storm makes its way to Southwest Virginia, we are tracking multiple types of wintry precipitation. Learn about how difference types are precipitation are formed and how it affects a forecast!
Shockwave Therapy Offers New Hope for Senior Dogs with Mobility Issues
Read full article: Shockwave Therapy Offers New Hope for Senior Dogs with Mobility IssuesA treatment that began its journey in equine medicine nearly three decades ago is now transforming the lives of senior dogs struggling with mobility issues. Shockwave therapy, which first emerged in Germanyās equine practices in 1996, Clinical Techniques in Equine Practice, has evolved into a promising solution for canine arthritis and tendon injuries.
VaTech drops meeting with JMU, top nonconference foe in Franklin's 1st season, to fit in 9 ACC games
Read full article: VaTech drops meeting with JMU, top nonconference foe in Franklin's 1st season, to fit in 9 ACC gamesVirginia Tech has canceled its football game against James Madison scheduled for September because of the Atlantic Coast Conference's move from eight to nine conference games beginning in 2026.
Beloved Blacksburg Restaurant Substation II Returns After Two-Year Hiatus
Read full article: Beloved Blacksburg Restaurant Substation II Returns After Two-Year HiatusA beloved Blacksburg sandwich shop made its highly anticipated return this week, as Substation 2 reopened its doors after a two-year closure, drawing crowds of eager customers and bringing back cherished memories for the Virginia Tech community.
Blacksburg Town Council Faces Public Reaction Over Interim Town Council Selections
Read full article: Blacksburg Town Council Faces Public Reaction Over Interim Town Council SelectionsBlacksburg residents voiced mixed reactions Tuesday night during a public hearing about two potential interim town council members, as the governing body seeks to restore stability following recent upheaval.
Virginia Tech experts discuss Maduro capture, political consequences
Read full article: Virginia Tech experts discuss Maduro capture, political consequencesEarlier this month, American strikes were carried out on Venezuelaās capital that killed civilians and resulted in the capture of the countryās sitting president, NicolĆ”s Maduro, as well as his wife.
New Virginia Bird Atlas opens window into conservation
Read full article: New Virginia Bird Atlas opens window into conservationFor more than a decade, hundreds of volunteers, scientists and conservationists across Virginia have worked together to document the commonwealthās bird life, according to Virginia Tech officials.
High Wind Warning issued for parts of Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina
Read full article: High Wind Warning issued for parts of Virginia, West Virginia and North CarolinaThe National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a High Wind Warning for parts of North Carolina, Southwest and Central Virginia and West Virginia on Sunday.
Blacksburg Councilman issues resignation after being found guilty on election fraud charges
Read full article: Blacksburg Councilman issues resignation after being found guilty on election fraud chargesBlacksburg Town Councilman Liam J. Watson announced his resignation from the council after being found guilty on election fraud charges earlier this month.
Virginia Tech researchers explore why holiday rom-coms are so popular
Read full article: Virginia Tech researchers explore why holiday rom-coms are so popularEvery year, holiday rom-coms garner millions of views across all streaming platforms, with some of the most popular ones coming from the Hallmark Channel.
Virginia Tech tackles mental health professional shortage in Southwest Virginia with $1.4M federal grant
Read full article: Virginia Tech tackles mental health professional shortage in Southwest Virginia with $1.4M federal grantVirginia Tech is taking aim at the mental health professional shortage in Southwest Virginia with a new $1.4 million federal grant that will help train the next generation of counselors.
YMCA at Virginia Tech celebrates nearly $900 donation to support Meals on Main program
Read full article: YMCA at Virginia Tech celebrates nearly $900 donation to support Meals on Main programItās the season of giving, and the YMCA of Virginia is celebrating a donation of $887.50 from the original University Club of VPI & SU.
