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Narcisa Pricope named director of research and development for the Center for Geospatial Information Technology , articlePricope will help expand CGIT’s research portfolio, cultivate partnerships with federal agencies, industry, and academic collaborators, and support the development of innovative geospatial technologies and decision-support tools.
Date: Sep 01, 2026 - -
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Nation’s drone defenses bolstered by new center , articleVirginia Tech’s Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership and National Security Institute are partnering with the U.S. Army to open a Counter-UAS Testing and Research Center to test, evaluate, and improve the nation’s detection systems.
Date: Aug 28, 2026 - -
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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approves decrease in medical school tuition, and veterinary hospital project , articleThe board approved a tuition rate reduction for in-state medical school students, a capital expansion project for the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and representation for Hokie Ventures, a nonprofit organization committed to help Athletics.
Date: Aug 26, 2026 - -
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Media Advisory: Virginia Tech opens new Counter-UAS Testing and Research Center to develop drone defense capability for the U.S. Army and civilian infrastructure , articleConflicts around the world have highlighted the alarming speed at which drones and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are advancing, posing a major threat to law enforcement, soldiers, and critical infrastructure. As the importance and need for counter-UAS technology grows, Virginia Tech has established a state-of-the-art facility for counter-UAS research and operationally relevant testing.
Date: Aug 19, 2026 -