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Once unknown Blacksburg medical school celebrates its 10th anniversary, success
WDBJ7 ReporterOur country faces a critical shortage of doctors. And a school in the New River Valley is trying to do something about it. The Osteopathic Medical School in Blacksburg now has two campuses and a record number of graduates, and some of them are about to...Tags: General Practitioners, Education, Health, High Blood Pressure, Virginia Tech
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Two from Lord Botetourt High School sign on to compete in college
The signings continued Wednesday across the area. At Lord Botetourt High School today, a pair of runners sewed up their respective futures. Sprinter Lexie Janney is bound for Roanoke College in the fall, while distance runner Taylor Cline is on her...
Tags: Education, Christopher Newport University
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Liberty University called "not a real school" on HBO show
ReporterLiberty University is fighting back after it was attacked on a national TV show. Comedian Bill Maher called Liberty University "not a real school" during his HBO show "Real Time" last Friday. "Diplomas from Liberty should come with a huge asterisk...Tags: Science and Technology, Education, Teaching and Learning, Bill Maher, HBO (tv network)
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Virginia Tech board OKs in-state tuition and fee increase
After putting off the decision for nearly a month, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors voted Thursday to raise tuition and fees for the coming school year. Tuition will increase by 3.9 percent. Virginia Techs' Board of Visitors met Thursday in Arlington...
Tags: Education, Teaching and Learning, Finance, Economy, Business and Finance, Virginia Tech
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Thousands go from college students to college graduates
Saturday was a day of pomp and circumstance for thousands of college students. At Radford University, students and guests braved the stormy weather to take part in the school's spring graduation, which was cut short because of the rain. The graduates...
Tags: Education, Graduation
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Nursing students awarded $2.4 million settlement against Virginia Western Community College
Former students of Virginia Western Community College's nursing program have been awarded a $2.4 million settlement against the Roanoke school. The plaintiffs claimed the school didn't notify nursing students quickly enough that Virginia Western's...
Tags: Trials, Justice System, Medical Specialization, Students, Lawyers
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Governor's budget cuts could kill program that helps low income students
ReporterThe fate of a program that helps low income students go to college in now in the hands of Virginia lawmakers. This week Governor Bob McDonnell cut most of its funding. Officials at Project Discovery call the move a "death sentence". Project Discovery...Tags: Government, Politics, School Examinations, Executive Branch, Education
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Virginia Western Community College offers free tuition
Multimedia JournalistIt's a common problem many parents face: You want to send your child to college but simply can't afford it. Virginia Western Community College is making it possible through the program CCAP. The Community College Access Program allows graduating...Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Franklin (Franklin, Virginia), Financial Aid, Education, Advance Auto Parts Incorporated
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VT, LU graduations
Extra security measures are being put in place for graduations at Virginia Tech and Liberty University because of high-profile commencement speakers. First Lady Michelle Obama will give the commencement address at noon Friday at Virginia Tech. On...
Tags: Cell Phones, Health, Virginia Department of Transportation, Education, Human Interest
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Roanoke College students raising money for National D-Day Memorial
ReporterIn a matter of weeks, we could have a better idea whether the National Park Service plans to make the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford a national monument. It's no secret the memorial has struggled financially the last few years and now it's about...Tags: Education, Teaching and Learning, Human Interest, World War II (1939-1945), Students
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Radford University board approves 3.2 percent tuition, fee hike
In-state tuition and fees at Radford University are going up. But the increase is lower than those adopted at several other public universities in Virginia. The Roanoke Times reports that Radford's Board of Visitors voted 8-6 Friday to raise in-state...
Tags: Education, University of Virginia, Bob McDonnell, College of William and Mary
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Producer of hit TV show CSI will be keynote speaker at Roanoke College's Commencement ceremony
ReporterYou may be surprised to hear the hit TV show CSI, which can be seen on WDBJ-TV, has a connection to the Roanoke Valley. Phil Conserva graduated from Roanoke College in 1995 with an English major and a communications concentration. Today, he is the...Tags: Police Investigations, CSI (tv program), Television, Entertainment
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