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 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026 Sen. Warner sponsors bipartisan bill to make hot rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible Clark Palmer June 5, 2026