Good morning, Blacksburg.

Southwest Virginia Ballet is set to celebrate its past, succession, and future with an upcoming production in Blacksburg + the show will blend a storied legacy with fresh artistic leadership.

Chris Keaton & the Millennials will perform at the school Strawberry Festival in Blacksburg this weekend.

The event will offer live music and community activities for families and neighbors.

A local workshop created new job opportunities for young adults with disabilities on May 1.

The program offers tailored training in Blacksburg (helping build sustainable careers).

Virginia Tech plans to purchase over 100 acres in Kapuskasing, Ontario — to support its SuperDARN research project studying space weather and radiation risks.

The decision followed an April 13 board meeting, and the land previously owned by Johns Hopkins University will boost its global research.

Students at Virginia Tech played a modified Monopoly game during a Sustainable Systems Science class to learn about the circular economy.

The course combines engineering, business, and environmental science to build data-driven solutions for industry and government.

On April 9, Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering honored eight graduate students for their outstanding research at MGI Research Day held at the Inn at Virginia Tech.

The awards recognized innovative work in engineering fields such as wireless communications and environmental systems.

Kerry Redican has been named professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors after 44 years of service in public health, including launching programs and securing over $1 million in grants — a recognition of his enduring contributions.

Creative Technologies senior Matt Finn at Virginia Tech (a leader in innovative learning) built professional skills and gained hands-on experience that prepare him for a career he loves.

Virginia Tech senior Hannah Petersen was honored as the Outstanding Senior for the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

She switched from biomedical to electrical engineering and now conducts research in sustainable aerospace fuel and radio frequency devices while serving as an ambassador for prospective Hokies.

Valerie Ragan has been named professor emerita by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors for her long service and international expertise on brucellosis.

She led the Center for Public Veterinary Medicine and developed courses that guided students through local and global health challenges.

Virginia Tech Board of Visitors conferred emeritus status on associate professor Bradley Klein for his more than 34 years of service to neuroscience research and education.

His career includes over 50 peer-reviewed publications and vital curriculum development that has shaped veterinary training—recognizing his lasting regional impact.

Virginia Tech student Milana Slowinski draws on her international upbringing to create designs for public health and client projects during internships and the annual DesignUP event; she earned an American Advertising Federation award and will join Lansinoh as a graphic designer after graduation.

Virginia Tech students took a break from screens as Hokie Wellness hosted a screen-free event on the Drillfield on Thursday.

The event helped students de-stress during finals week and encouraged them to enjoy outdoor activities.

Underground Springhouse Live Performance

9 PM – 12 AM — The Milk Parlor — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fusion of reggae, country, and funk with Underground Springhouse's unique rock sound.