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Published September 23Hashmi goes back to the classroom to talk about some important books
The lieutenant governor, a former literature professor, has created a lecture tour on the intersection of literature and politics.
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Published September 21Remembering Annie Dillard in the valley that formed ‘Pilgrim at Tinker Creek’
A Hollins alumna reflects on the Pulitzer-winning author, who died last week at 81, and the ways, large and small, that her impact lingers.
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Published September 15Cardinal presents Virginia’s role in American independence in a visual format for young students
"Virginians Like Us" takes 21 stories about the American Revolution and turns them into a graphic novel.
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Published September 10Grooves & Grub Ep. 1: Bristol Rhythm & Roots Preview, Live Music and Late-Night Pizza
What do a 25th-anniversary music festival, a 50-acre nonprofit paradise and a giant slice of late-night pizza have in common? They are all setting the stage for Grooves and Grub, a brand-new Southwest Virginia culture podcast powered by Cardinal News! Join your host, Tad Dickens,…
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Published September 09Tech Briefs: Animatronics, AI and more at Virginia Tech’s Music + Technology Festival
Plus: Virginia Tech professors weigh in on Meta settlement ramifications. Roanoke College teams with Google to offer free AI training, career certificates.