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Energy tech hub opens in Newport News
The Secure Energy Future Center backed by Virginia Tech opens in Newport News with $2.7 million funding to boost energy innovation and workforce training.
Jefferson Lab breaks ground on $49M data center
Jefferson Lab broke ground on a 30,000-square-foot building on its Newport News campus that will house the High Performance Data Facility.
Rocovich sues Spanberger, seeks reinstatement on Virginia Tech board
Less than two weeks after being removed from the Virginia Tech's Board of Visitors, John Rocovich sued Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
Virginia Tech receives record $75M anonymous donation
Virginia Tech announced Thursday that it received a $75 million anonymous donation, the Blacksburg university's largest commitment ever.
Virginia Tech board names new rector following upheaval
Virginia Tech's Board of Visitors elected a new rector Tuesday and advanced the search for the university's next president.
Google data centers, tech projects coming to Roanoke Valley
Google plans a $3 billion hyperscale data center in Botetourt County, Virginia, creating 150 jobs and boosting regional tech and manufacturing sectors.
Virginia Tech opens $310M academic building in Alexandria
Virginia Tech opened its $310 million Academic Building One in Alexandria, advancing research and graduate programs in computing and business.
TOP FIVE: June 2026
1 | Colonial Williamsburg CEO retires Colonial Williamsburg Foundation announced in April that its president and CEO, Cliff Fleet, had retired. Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, the foundation’s longtime board chair, succeeded him. (April 28) 2 | Ex-Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and wife found dead in murder-suicide Police say Former Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax s[...]
Fired Va. Tech rector says he won’t attend June 2 board meeting
John Rocovich declined to resign from Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Thursday, but said Saturday he won't attend Tuesday board meeting.
Spanberger removes Virginia Tech’s rector from board
John Rocovich, a Roanoke-based lawyer, has been removed as rector of Virginia Tech, according to a letter from Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
Roanoke opens $26M biotech incubator
RoVa Labs, a $26 million biotech incubator in Roanoke, offers wet lab space and aims to create 250 jobs, strengthening the region's life sciences sector.
