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 Lynchburg to host grand opening of new concert venue today Web Staff April 24, 2026 Whit Babcock announces retirement from athletics director role at Virginia Tech Clark Palmer April 23, 2026 Calling all heroes: TAP asks for donations for its Superhero Kids Counseling Program Emma Thomas April 23, 2026