Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of February.
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🏘️ Community
Doctors and medical students participated in the 13th annual 'Docs for Morgan' basketball game, raising over $550,000 for a scholarship in memory of Morgan Harrington, enhancing community commitment and winning the game 56-47.
🎓 Education
Destiny Haley, an English literature major, showcases the significance of liberal arts in research by contributing to Philologia, a student-led journal at Virginia Tech.
In the 2025 State of the University address, President Tim Sands underscored Virginia Tech's expansion and future focus on innovation, educational excellence, and community engagement, highlighting the success of the Innovation Campus in Alexandria and strategic initiatives like Virginia Tech Advantage and Global Distinction.
Public health students at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine volunteer with EMS to improve healthcare understanding in rural areas, while also learning about local access challenges.
Virginia Tech President Timothy Sands discussed the impact of recent executive orders on higher education and plans for town halls to address changes, during the State of the University address.
Roger Ramirez-Barrios, a professor of veterinary parasitology, received the 2024 Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award for his exceptional teaching and mentorship.
🏥 Health
Children’s National Hospital and Virginia Tech are enhancing their collaboration to improve pediatric health, with a focus on combating pediatric cancers, including brain tumors, through new research and therapeutic innovations.
🏈 Sports
The Virginia Tech softball team, invigorated by a focus on mental strength and a balanced roster, aims for World Series victory as they start their season at the Charleston Invitational.
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