Tech to launch new Water Science degree Gene Marrano June 13, 2014 1 minute read Tech’s Stephen Schoenholtz (center) and students It would be the first of its kind in Virginia … and one of few available nationwide…Virginia Tech’s degree in Water Science is set to debut early next year. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with the professor getting it off the ground: Share: Post navigation Previous: Year-round “big air” skiing coming shortly to Liberty UniversityNext: General Assembly passes state budget Related Stories General Assembly approves assault weapons ban as legislative session winds down Clark Palmer March 11, 2026 0 Two plays open this weekend; 9 to 5 continues at MMT and two high schools combine forces for Cinderella – the Musical Gene Marrano March 11, 2026 0 Roanoke gears up for its annual St Patrick’s Day celebration Gene Marrano March 11, 2026 0