BLACKSBURG, Va., Oct. 1 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:
Robert S. Cohen, professor of biological sciences in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary service to the university. Nominated individuals who are approved by the board receive a copy of the resolution and a certificate of appreciation.
A member of the Virginia Tech community for seven years, he led the Department of Biological Sciences from 2018 to 2025 and champi...