BLACKSBURG, Va., May 1 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:
Valerie Ragan, professor of practice of veterinary medicineinthe Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, has beenconferredthe title of professor of practice emerita by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
The emerita 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 more than 11 years, Ragan has made significant contribution...