Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of August.
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🎓 Education
Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors will meet Monday through Wednesday to review a proposal for a Living-Learning funding cut + a military fellowship along with enrollment concerns.
Virginia Tech is among 14 universities invited to join a $100 million federal push to enhance mining education & double the number of graduates, aiming to boost the mining workforce for tomorrow's career paths.
🏥 Health
The Fralin Institute repurposed its COVID testing lab into the Molecular Diagnostics Lab to diagnose cancer and other diseases, boosting local research efforts.
The lab conversion supports improved testing and treatment for community health.
Virginia Tech scientists reported that the COVID-19 virus was found in local wildlife, where most animals did not show symptoms; the study indicates the virus may evolve over time.
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