Budget compromise good for future of Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute Clark Palmer May 2, 2017 1 minute read Officials at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute in Roanoke say a recent agreement on the proposed federal budget is a good sign for the area. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: United Way asking for help with funding shortageNext: AAA stresses road improvements to Trump administration Related Stories Its back again this weekend – the 68th annual Sidewalk Art Show Gene Marrano May 27, 2026 Sidewalk Art Sale, VA 250 play at Attic Productions, VMT’s rockabilly Gene Marrano May 27, 2026 Griffith cites Roanoke Valley ALS deaths in push to renew federal research funding Ian Price May 27, 2026