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- - 10 safety tips for commuters new to cycling
    Alternative Transportation has tips that will help first-time bike commuters become more comfortable biking on the street.
- - RIDE Solutions launches new mobile app with instant ridematching, rewards, and more
    Virginia Tech commuters qualify for a suite of instant ridematching tools and rewards through RIDE Solutions' new app.
- - Construction projects abound this summer on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus
    Numerous construction and renovation projects will be in full swing this summer across all corners of the Blacksburg campus.
- - Students create rideshare app for designated driving
    This year at least seven Virginia Tech organizations have used Drop A Pin, an app created by Matt Sanford and Greg Smith that aims to make designated driving safer.
- - Head of the class: Roanoke high school students get a birds-eye view of Virginia Tech
    Twenty-one ninth- and 10th-graders from Roanoke County and City schools visited Virginia Tech’s campus earlier this summer to participate in a four-day capstone experience through the Health Professions Enrichment Program (HPEP), aimed at exposing students to the variety of health careers available, whether the patients are humans or animals.
- - Two recipients honored with Hokie Wellness Supervisor Spotlight Award
    Servant leadership was the recurring theme in the nominations for 2018 award winners Stephanie Hart, director of The Advising Center of the College of Natural Resources and Environment, and Linzy Martinelli, assistant director for residence life, Ambler Johnston (West).
- - Peer educators make health education accessible and relatable
    Peer educators facilitate interactive workshops and outreach events to encourage healthy behaviors and to raise awareness of resources available to students seeking support.
- - Alumnus' Homecoming campaign inspires ongoing campus conversation on mental health
    Recent graduate Pat Finn campaigned for Homecoming king by igniting a conversation about mental health. Virginia Tech has several resources available to students to help manage and overcome mental health challenges.
- - Learn summer safety for your family with Hokie Wellness parenting series
- - Health educator Laurie Fritsch’s passion and spark help students grow
    She and her husband, Jon Fritsch, who is also an assistant director of student wellness with Hokie Wellness, co-advise the Health Education and Awareness Team, a peer education mentorship program that teaches and promotes health to other college students.
- - Jonathan Boulter honored with Supervisor Spotlight Award
    Boulter, associate director of patron services for the Moss Arts Center, is being recognized for his exemplary commitment to his team by promoting work-life harmony.
- - Students compete for $10,000 and best innovation in sports and fitness challenge
    This year’s challenge is focused on sports and fitness products, services, and/or technology, spanning a spectrum of industries that includes equipment, fan engagement, stadium experience, security and safety, services, training, food and nutrition, wearables, and wellness applications and technologies.
- - 'Health Care AppJam' contest challenges students to improve community health, wellness
    Students interested in competing will form teams that will each submit a description and a YouTube video about their proposed concept by March 6. A small group of teams will then be selected and loaned a Microsoft HoloLens for the competition, which will take place April 1. Prizes of $3,000, $1,500 and $1,000 will be awarded for the winning entries.
- - Virginia Tech employees prevent the flu — and help those in need
    A total of 1,622 employees prevented the spread of influenza by getting vaccinated at one of the vaccination clinics held on campus. Kroger, who administer the vaccines, donated one meal to Feeding America for every shot given.
- - Lactation rooms available across campus for nursing moms
- - 2016 annual notice on rights and responsibilities of the Virginia Tech community
- - Flu vaccination clinics available for students, employees, and general public
    An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way for individuals to reduce the chances of getting the flu and spreading it to others. The university offers flu vaccination clinics throughout October and November.
- - Resource available to help employees find help with child care, household tasks
- - Tobacco-Free Hokies campaign reaches local middle schools
    Virginia Tech students with the Tobacco-Free Hokies campaign teach local schoolchildren about the health effects of smoking.
- - Class of 2016: Taylor Allen always seeks ways to step out of comfort zone
    The graduating senior credits Virginia Tech's Summer Academy program as a formative experience.

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