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Article ItemAlexander S. Brand receives award from American Ceramic Society's Cements Division , article
Brand, associate professor in the Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, was recognized for his research in cement and concrete materials and will become the 2025–26 chair of the society's Cements Division in October.
Date: Jul 10, 2025 - -
Article ItemExperts explain what’s behind measles surge and how to stop it , article
The U.S. is facing its largest measles outbreak in more than 30 years, with at least 1,277 confirmed cases across 36 states and Washington, D.C. Two Virginia Tech experts say the reason why is clear and explain why it’s spreading so quickly and how to stop it.
Date: Jul 08, 2025 - -
Article ItemReplying to the wrong text could cost you, data security expert says , article
It’s easy for fraudsters to find phone numbers, and now ubiquitous scam texts often drop the names of big companies or trusted entities to tempt users into providing bank account, social security, or credit card numbers.
Date: Jul 08, 2025 -