A Virginia Tech spokesperson tells 10 News they’re talking with the city about possibly selling the Hotel Roanoke.

Virginia Tech (VT) announced in September that it would no longer be offering two of their Living-Learning Communities (LLC) starting in the Fall of 2026. According to the university’s website, the Lavender House LLC is geared toward the university’s LGBTQ+ students. The Ujima LLC is for students pursuing Africana studies.

The Virginia Tech Foundation is exploring the possibility of selling the historic Hotel Roanoke, a landmark that has been in the city for over a century.

Virginia Tech plans to eliminate living-learning communities (LLCs) on campus: the Ujima House for Africana studies and the Lavender House for LGBTQ+ students, starting fall 2026.

Up to 3,000 people are expected to pack into Burruss Hall Auditorium at Virginia Tech on Wednesday night for the next stop on the American Comeback Tour, hosted by the school’s chapter of Turning Point USA.

Virginia Tech announced plans to incorporate artificial intelligence into its admissions process starting August 1, aiming to enhance efficiency while maintaining human oversight in application reviews.

Virginia Tech is making a quick turnaround — from hosting a massive rock concert to preparing for one of the university’s most important milestones.

This week, seven international students from Virginia Tech and two alumni had their visas revoked. In a letter from Virginia Tech President Tim Sands, the students were informed that their Student and Exchange Visitor Information Records had been revoked and terminated, meaning they must leave the U.S. immediately.

Virginia Tech leaders have partnered with the Carilion New River Medical Center to support victims of sexual assault and violence at the university. Their newest initiative is simple, if someone is a victim of sexual assault or violence and needs to get to a hospital for follow up appointments, they can request a ride from the Virginia Tech Police Department or schedule a Lyft free of charge.

It’s expected to be a full house at Lane Stadium for Virginia Tech’s football game against Marshall at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Start jumping, Hokie Nation! Virginia Tech has announced a collaboration with Metallica, unveiling a new collection of co-branded T-shirts and hats just in time for the football season.

After serving thousands of students for multiple decades, the demolition of Randolph Hall has begun.

For one Virginia family, Virginia Tech’s graduation is a family affair. Both mother and son are graduating from Virginia Tech together.

Every year, the school lays wreaths upon the memorial and lights a ceremonial candle for 24 hours to remember those killed.

April 16, 2024 will mark 17 years since the Virginia Tech shooting that killed 32 people.

Virginia Tech announced registration for their annual 3.2 Run in Remembrance on April 12, 2024.

An 18-year-old from Blacksburg has been arrested after an alleged sexual assault at a Virginia Tech residence hall, according to VT officials.

Virginia Tech is among the top twenty public universities in the nation, according to a new report from U.S. News and World Report’s 2024 Best Colleges Report.

Virginia Tech fans are raring to go for the season opener against ODU on Saturday. But before you head to Blacksburg, there are a few things you need to know.

Sixteen Virginia Tech students have been displaced after an off-campus apartment fire caused by a grill.

Thousands of students are making their way into the New River Valley as college classes get ready to start.

Virginia Tech students are asking for more transparency 17 months after President Tim Sand's created a work group to address sexual violence on campus.

Virginia Tech is stocking up on merchandise for fans ahead of the big game Friday.

Calling all Hokies: Wednesday is Virginia Tech Giving Day.

Virginia Tech is starting projects to address accessibility barriers on campus.

Virginia Tech has set a new record. For the third straight year, the school’s seen a record-high number of first-year applications: 47,128.

Virginia Tech Emergency Management and the Virginia Tech Police Department will come together to present valuable information on safety, security, and preparedness in a virtual meeting on Wednesday.

Not only did Virginia Tech win on the football field this weekend, but school leaders also said they had success with their new on-campus tailgating experience.

A new online service will help Hokies with their mental health.

Virginia Tech is renewing its mission to make its campus accessible to everyone.

Virginia Tech will require fans to wear masks in certain areas of Lane Stadium at Friday’s football game.

Virginia Tech now has fewer students after more than 100 did not follow the university’s COVID-19 protocols.

The clock is ticking as universities approach its fall semester deadline for students to be fully vaccinated.

Although Marijuana is just weeks away from becoming legal in the commonwealth, it may still be banned on many college campuses across the state.

A new multi-modal transportation facility is coming to Blacksburg.

It’s been bee 14 years since 32 lives were taken on the campus of Virginia Tech. The pandemic did throw a wrench in tradition, but the university is still committed to never forgetting.

International college students feel the pressure to get a COVID-19 vaccine before they travel home for the summer. Some countries face lockdowns and vaccine supply may be limited.

Education officials have looked over the plan and it’s expected to be added to Third Amended Executive Order 72 on April 1. “We are releasing this guidance early to allow schools to begin planning for this year’s events. Prior to the mandate, several Virginia Tech parents such as Nicole Kreamer organized a petition for an in-person graduation. “Anyone who has made it to graduation in the middle of a global pandemic truly deserves to be honored,” Kreamer said. You can click here to see preliminary guidance for safely holding graduation and commencement events.

However, spring break looks different for many students this year. While some colleges are still offering a week-long spring break, others are not. Virginia Western Community College spring break will be from March 14 - 21. “We’ve had two spring break days so far,” Grace Digirolamo, a Virginia Tech student said. Ad“We’re just grateful for any time at all to have,” Nyah Huntley, Virginia Tech student, said.

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Graduation day is the day college students across the country dream of, but this spring, Virginia Tech seniors will have to celebrate virtually. Virginia Tech gave an update on Wednesday, announcing plans for a virtual Spring 2021 Commencement. She said she’s been dreaming of graduation day. The school is hoping to host small in-person celebrations, but colleges will not hold separate in-person commencement ceremonies. “It seems like it would be a logistical nightmare to have it in person,” said Breeden.”He said he doesn’t need an in-person commencement to commemorate his time as a Hokie.

BLACKSBURG, Va – Concerns over new COVID-19 variants have Virginia Tech stepping up testing and asking the campus to prevent community spread. Just over a month into the spring semester, Virginia Tech President, Tim Sands, is calling on his students and staff to stop the spread of COVID-19. “As of right now, the numbers at Virginia Tech are not trending in a good way, they are going up,” university spokesperson Mark Owczarski said. The announcement comes just one day after the University of Virginia started implementing strict guidelines banning all in-person events. AdAccording to New River Health Director Noelle Bissell, most of the New River Valley’s COVID-19 testing goes to the Fralin Biomedical Institute.

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Virginia Tech is giving $96 back to students on campus and it’s all thanks to a $4-million dollar donation from the town of Blacksburg. The town received $4 million in CARES Act funding to support Blacksburg Transit during the pandemic, but Blacksburg decided to give the money to the university since many students could not use the bus service due to COVID-19. As a way to help out, Tech is covering the mandatory transportation services fee for this semester for every undergraduate and graduate student in Blacksburg. And so, while it won’t, if you will, you know, pay for everything,” said University Spokesman Mark Owczarski. “The hope is that every little bit will help.”The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors has to approve the move by the March 21-22 meeting.

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Virginia Tech is warning students about gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic after police busted several parties over the weekend. The university is following public health guidelines by not allowing gatherings of more than 10 people. This weekend, a university spokesperson said police responded to 10 parties violating that restriction. “We’re reaching out to students, we’re reminding them of their responsibility, reminding them that they will be held accountable for the decisions that they make and all of this is in the context of trying to teach students, to educate students what their role in our community is,” said Mark Owczarski, a university spokesperson. Violating the student code of conduct can result in penalties ranging from a warning all the way to expulsion.

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Students at Virginia Tech are now in the next phase of an unprecedented semester: online instruction only. The drillfield at Virginia Tech was empty Monday and so were the streets of downtown Blacksburg. The decision to move fully virtual after Thanksgiving was made months ago as part of a lengthy COVID-19 plan to make in-person fall instruction possible. Businesses are banking on the community and the return of students, which is still expected in January. University leaders said the spring semester will look much like the fall, while stressing the plan could always change.

BLACKSBURG, Va. – The COVID-19 pandemic has delivered a big blow to Virginia Tech. The school is projected to lose about $60 million for the 2020-2021 school year. “Our fundamental response is to be conservative and prudent with our spending. Every dollar saved is a dollar that will narrow the gap," said Mark Owczarski, a Virginia Tech spokesperson. Owczarski said this is a one-time loss and once the pandemic is over, the school won’t miss out on those revenue sources.

They’re finishing up their last week classes at Virginia Tech, and university leaders are asking students to enter a 14-day self-quarantine before traveling. Mark Owczarski, a Tech spokesperson, says COVID-19 testing is also available, but not mandatory. Spokesman Michael Jones said once students travel home, they’ll have an extended break through late January. “We determined that to minimize travel to and from, we’d begin our semester early and end at Thanksgiving,” said Jones. While COVID-19 testing is also optional, students are asked to quarantine.

Local colleges and universities are getting millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funding. Governor Ralph Northam announced he’s distributing $116 million in Cares Act federal funding to higher education institutions across the Commonwealth. Virginia Tech is getting $13,296,727 and Radford University is getting $3,569,767. The assistance in paying for that is really welcome relief. Virginia Military Institute and the Roanoke Higher Education Center also received some funding.

BLACKSBURG, Va – On Saturday night, the Virginia Tech Hokies will take the field for their first game of the season at Lane Stadium. Any other year, Hokie fans would tell you can’t have football without tailgating, Enter Sandman and a stadium full of cheering students. “College football and game day and tailgating is such a deep valued tradition here at Virginia Tech we always look forward to the fall to be able to do that we’ve been doing it for decades, but this is an unusual year,” Virginia Tech Spokesperson Mark Owczarski said. Because of COVID-19, there will be several health precautions and restrictions when the Hokies take the field against NC State. Virginia Tech leaders agree that they are looking forward to the day when things can return to normal, but safety is the top priority for now.

BLACKSBURG, Va. Monday marked the first day back in class at Virginia Tech for a fall semester like no other. After seven students were suspended last week, the university is taking a stricter stance and clarified its COVID-19 policies over the weekend to include:No non-university sanctioned gatherings, on or off-campus, larger than 15 people. Radford University suspended three students. And that is why we need everyone to do their part, said Radford University Associate Vice President for University Relations, Caitlyn Scaggs. Those people not following those guidelines, obviously, are going to ruin it for the rest of us, said Renner.

BLACKSBURG, Va. A new federal immigration policy has thousands of U.S. college and university students at risk of being deported. Im still a bit worried, said Jon Labatut, a Virginia Tech graduate student from France. Labatut is one of around 4,000 international students enrolled at Virginia Tech. We had more than 500 of our 4,000 international students participate. The university is expecting about 80 international students in the fall and as of Monday was assessing each individual students needs.

BLACKSBURG, Va. – If you’ve got a rising high school senior, you know that now is the time to start looking at colleges. So schools such as Virginia Tech and others are taking the process virtual. Students usually use campus visits as a time to see if it’s the right for them and if they could see themselves there. Choosing where to spend four years of your life is no easy task even in normal times, but Virginia Tech hopes resources like this can help get that accomplished. It’s unclear when campus visits will resume.

BLACKSBURG, Va. - Major renovations are underway to transform one of Virginia Tech's oldest buildings. Construction at Holden Hall will almost triple the space with modern labs and classrooms. Crews will tear down parts of the building to make room for new multistory wings and restore other areas. The goal is to deepen research, enhance experiential learning and boost recruiting opportunities for the university's mining and minerals and mechanical engineering departments. Students will actually have a two-story structure filled with earth and dirt to actually test the latest equipment used in mining engineering," university spokesperson Mark Owczarski said.

BLACKSBURG, Va. - As Virginia Tech prepares to welcome more students to campus than ever before, the university is rolling out a new plan to feed the growing student population. Nine food trucks are coming to campus. The food trucks will be in various locations on campus during lunch on a rotating schedule, Monday through Thursday. To accommodate the extra hours, Virginia Tech is hiring more than a dozen managers and adding incentives for student workers. "Virginia Tech is 100% here for the students and I feel like they're always constantly worrying about how they can make our lives even better," Virginia Tech student Klaus Haraldsson said.

BLACKSBURG, Va. - The Holiday Inn Express in Blacksburg is being converted to house about 200 incoming Virginia Tech freshman. Along with the dorms in the hotel, which will be referred to as HIE Student Housing while students are living there, there is also a room for a residential adviser. Work has been nonstop at the former Holiday Inn Express in Blacksburg since Virginia Tech took over Saturday. "The cost that the university is fronting to the Holiday Inn Express folks will be offset by the money we receive for room fees. The same goes for the university-owned Inn at Virginia Tech.

BLACKSBURG, Va.- - Incoming freshmen at Virginia Tech will be part of the solution to help pay for additional off campus housing this fall. The nearly $9 million for housing at two local hotels will come from students through payments the room and board fees they pay to the university. The university will use that money to pay operating costs for rooms at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites, and for three floors of the Inn at Virginia Tech, which the university owns. Nearly 1,000 unexpected incoming students accepted admission to the school. Any shortfall by using these two additional facilities will be covered by Virginia Tech," said Mark Owczarski, Virginia Tech spokespersonRight now, the hotels will only be used for the fall and spring semesters.