BLACKSBURG, Va., Sept. 3 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:
Dear Virginia Tech community,
Welcome to the 2026-27 academic year! For many of us, myself included, fall is the most exciting time of year - sweatshirts, old friends, fresh perspectives. But the same newness that brings highs can also bring lows, whether for us or our friends. I encourage you to take a moment and consider this: For ourselves, sometimes the best we can do is to breathe, remember what brought us here, and recognize when we need support. For our fellow Hokies, oftentimes the best we can do is to be present and listen.
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