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It's a joy to be back & serving at my alma mater--a land grant & access driven institution. Access to & affordability of education has been a huge part of my career opportunities. I am so pleased to see this investment providing advantages to students by Virginia Tech. news.vt.edu/articles/202...
Virginia Tech receives $4.5 million grant to expand university pathways for students in Virginia
The grant will support multi-tiered programming designed to help K-12 students and their families engage early with college preparation and planning through STEM workshops and field trips and financia...
news.vt.edu
June 18, 2025 at 12:57 PM
From a two-time alumnus of Virginia Tech to another, congratulations Kevin! Delighted that your exceptional expertise will continue to benefit our team.

Read more about Kevin Rooney, Senior Director of Secure Identity Services at Virginia Tech:
news.vt.edu/articles/202...
Kevin Rooney named senior director of Secure Identity Services
Rooney, a two-time Virginia Tech alumnus, has been with the Division of Information Technology since 2006.
news.vt.edu
May 19, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Changing these indirects hurts research, hurts universities and hurts the United States--> Statement of AAU, ACE, and APLU Regarding their Legal Challenge to the National Science Foundation’s Cut to Critical Research That Strengthens America www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...
Statement of AAU, ACE, and APLU Regarding their Legal Challenge to the National Science Foundation’s Cut to Critical Research That Strengthens America
ACE, AAU, and APLU issued this joint statement announcing a federal lawsuit against the NSF’s cap on indirect cost reimbursements, warning that it threatens critical research, violates federal grantma...
www.acenet.edu
May 7, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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The NSF's 15 percent indirect-cost cap will allow it "to focus more on scientific progress and less on administrative overhead by aligning with common federal benchmarks," the agency said. chroni.cl/43exqlf
Trump Halts Grants, Caps Indirect Costs at the National Science Foundation
No reason was given for the freeze, which is said to last “until further notice.”
chroni.cl
May 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Delighted to be welcoming Ryan Wellar to the Division of IT at Virginia Tech! news.vt.edu/articles/202...
Ryan Wellar appointed executive director for User Experience and Engagement
Wellar begins his new role with the Division of Information Technology on May 1.
news.vt.edu
May 2, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The Sweet Briar College story is a great story. Kudos to the leadership, the students and the alumni who helped to sustain this college. And wow, has it really been 10 years? www.insidehighered.com/news/governa...
How Sweet Briar College Defied the Odds of Closure
A decade ago, administrators tried to shutter the small women’s college in Virginia, but devoted alumnae fought back and prevailed. Thanks to them, it’s still standing.
www.insidehighered.com
April 2, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Virginia Tech was named a most beautiful campus in the United States by Conde Nast. They're in alphabetical order, so you've got to scroll to the end. www.cntraveler.com/galleries/20...
The 54 Most Beautiful College Campuses in the US
From ivy-covered brick buildings on the East Coast to Spanish colonial quads out west.
www.cntraveler.com
March 27, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Thrilled to celebrate the achievements of the high school and college students involved in the Virginia Cyber Range. Kudos to the cyber range team within the Division of Information Technology at @virginiatech.bsky.social for their leadership in driving these initiatives
news.vt.edu/articles/202...
Virginia Cyber Range unlocks new challenges through capture the flag competitions
The competitions offer students a chance to test their cybersecurity skills and knowledge and connect with their peers in a fun, collaborative environment.
news.vt.edu
March 25, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Honored to be among this year's ORBIE Awards Finalists for the CapitolCIO region: www.orbie.org/capital/2025
CapitalCIO ORBIE Awards Finalists | ORBIE.orgCapitalCIO ORBIE Awards
www.orbie.org
March 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
And here's how to delete your 23andme data: www.theverge.com/news/634680/...
How to delete your 23andMe data
23 and NOT me, actually.
www.theverge.com
March 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM
PSA: Delete your 23andme data right now: www.newsnationnow.com/health/23and...
www.newsnationnow.com
March 24, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Moody’s outlook on the higher education sector moves to negative: www.moodys.com/research/Hig...
Moody's - credit ratings, research, and data for global capital markets
www.moodys.com
March 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Real-World Experiences and Advice on Selecting, Implementing, and Running Next-Generation ERPs (published via EDUCAUSE)
er.educause.edu/articles/202...
Real-World Experiences and Advice on Selecting, Implementing, and Running Next-Generation ERPs
Over the past decade or two, higher education technology leaders may have discovered a need for ERP bolt-ons, customizations, and workarounds, leading
er.educause.edu
March 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
A moveable feast--don't forget to celebrate today! rest.works/en/article/n...
National Napping Day 2025 - Timing and How to Celebrate in Style!
National Napping Day 2025 falls on the day after the switch to Daylight Savings Time. Get tips for celebrating and see the date here!
rest.works
March 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM
PSA: VDOT cautions people of fraudulent text scams #StaySafeOnline www.vdot.virginia.gov/news-events/...
VDOT cautions people of fraudulent text scams
Text messages claim people owe money for unpaid tolls
www.vdot.virginia.gov
March 4, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Working at a large complex research institution in a small town, I have definitely wondered about the economic impact of NIH funding cuts. www.chronicle.com/article/nih-...
NIH Funding Cuts Could Have Ripple Effects on College-Town Economies
The fallout from a controversial cap could cost jobs and do economic damage beyond college campuses.
www.chronicle.com
February 26, 2025 at 6:50 PM
What the HECVAT? EDUCAUSE has rolled out the latest version of the Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Toolkit—a valuable resource for higher education information technology! www.educause.edu/higher-educa...
Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Toolkit
The Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Toolkit (HECVAT) is a community-built, comprehensive questionnaire developed in collaboration with ED
www.educause.edu
February 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Very, very excited. Construction on our space has begun!
February 21, 2025 at 7:46 PM
THANKS to all who donated during Virginia Tech's Giving Day! More than 24,100 Hokies around the world stepped up to raise more than $21 million for the university. news.vt.edu/articles/202...
Hokies rally together for another record-breaking Giving Day
In just 24 hours, more than 24,100 Hokies around the world stepped up to raise more than $21 million for Virginia Tech on Giving Day.
news.vt.edu
February 21, 2025 at 2:04 PM
From the American Council on Education, review a podcast on the future of campus diversity and student support: www.acenet.edu/Pages/dotedu...
dotEDU Live: The Future of Campus Diversity and Student Support
ED's Office for Civil Rights has declared that race-conscious student programs, financial aid, and support services violate federal civil rights law. ACE President Ted Mitchell joins the hosts to disc...
www.acenet.edu
February 20, 2025 at 1:12 PM
It's Giving Day at Virginia Tech. Make a difference and have an impact that can be felt at the university and the communities that we serve. #GoHokies! news.vt.edu/videos/k/202...
Giving Day 2025 is here!
Giving Day starts today! Join Hokies all over the world and support what you love most about Virginia Tech. Giving Day has long-lasting impact that can be felt across the university and throughout the...
news.vt.edu
February 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Pretty sure the broader impacts criteria of the National Science Foundation have been around since the mid 90s.
February 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Federal workforce cuts could create unemployment levels in Northern Virginia not seen in living memory.

cardinalnews.org/2025/02/13/f...
Federal workforce cuts could create unemployment levels in Northern Virginia not seen in living memory. That's a potential problem for rural Virginia.
Rural school systems get most of their money from the state, and the biggest single source of state funding is income tax revenue from Northern Virginia.
cardinalnews.org
February 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM