All College of Agriculture and Life Sciences News and Stories
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Category: research Bed bugs are most likely the first human pest, new research shows , articleA team led by two Virginia Tech researchers compared the whole genome sequence of two genetically distinct lineages of bed bug, and their findings indicate bed bugs may well be the first true urban pest.
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Category: impact Life-saving blood donation at Veterinary Teaching Hospital connects two dogs and their owners , articleThe Veterinary Teaching Hospital Blood Bank currently has 16 dog blood donors and three cat blood donors, and more are needed.
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Category: academics Career exploration program cultivates student success , articleA combined 14 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows took part in the Translational Plant Sciences Center's Career Explorations Initiative's annual industry tour, which took place in St. Louis, Missouri, this year.
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Category: research Researcher’s journey protects pollinators through turfgrass management , articleNavdeep Godara's Ph.D. journey ended with commencement but not before his research on saving bees through more sustainable turfgrass care practices earned him recognition and accolades.
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Category: impact Memorial Day tips for making a better burger from Virginia Tech meat science experts , articleFor most Americans, Memorial Day is a time for remembering fallen service members, sunny summer weather, and family time, including grilling juicy burgers. David Gerrard, director of the School of Animal Sciences at Virginia Tech, and Matt Blankenship, manager of the Virginia Tech Meat Science Center, offer these tips to up your burger game this weekend.
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Category: academics H. Dean Sutphin honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 21 years, Sutphin has served as a faculty member in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, as well as the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
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Category: academics Cathy Sutphin honored with emerita status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 38 years, Sutphin made significant contributions to Virginia Cooperative Extension through her service as 4-H extension agent and senior extension agent in Wythe and Pulaski counties.
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Category: academics Timothy Larson honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 38 years, Larson made significant contributions to biochemistry through his work in bacterial physiology and genetics, with a recent focus on metabolic pathways involving sulfur.
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Category: campus experience Alpha Gamma Rho celebrates 50 years of brotherhood, service, and agriculture at Virginia Tech , articleMore than 400 alumni and friends of the Beta Eta chapter are expected to attend reunion events May 30-31 in Blacksburg.
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Category: impact College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean Mario Ferruzzi prioritizes listening, collaboration in first six months , articleThe new dean met with students and stakeholders to identify essential priorities for the college: community and ecological health, land and water use, and workforce development.
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Category: research Proof of concept grants to propel emerging research , articleTen proposals were selected for the 2025 round of funding from the LAUNCH: Center for New Ventures' program that supports faculty in advancing the life-changing potential of technology emerging from research.
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Category: research Virginia Tech economist tapped to help U.S. rethink the value of natural resources , articleKlaus Moeltner is part of an elite group of economists working to integrate the economic value of natural resources into national economic accounting systems like gross domestic product.
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Category: academics Class of 2025: Reilly Oare named College of Engineering Outstanding Master's Student , articleReilly Oare found her passion in using machine learning to improve stream habitat restoration. Her research helps environmental agencies make smarter decisions, while her love for the outdoors continues to inspire her work.
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Virginia Tech Advantage Class of 2025: Liv Huselton turns food science into flavorful innovation , articleAn Outstanding Senior in the Department of Food Science and Technology, Huselton blends research, service, and leadership to launch her career in product development at The Hershey Company.
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Category: news directly from around campus Class of 2025: Erica Feuerstein cultivates connection through education and outreach , articleAn Outstanding Senior in the Department of Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education, Feuerstein is headed into garden-based education before pursuing graduate studies in community leadership.
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Virginia Tech Advantage Class of 2025: Liz Eroshenko digs deep into soil science and student advocacy , articleAn Outstanding Senior in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Eroshenko is headed to graduate school to study soil change and coach the next generation of soil scientists.
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Virginia Tech Advantage Class of 2025: Samantha Corduan puts precision agriculture into practice , articleAn Outstanding Senior in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Corduan combines global experience, agricultural technology expertise, and campus leadership to shape the future of sustainable farming.
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Category: impact College of Agriculture and Life Sciences honors outstanding alumni and friends for 2025 , articleThe college’s Celebration of Ut Prosim awards program recognizes six exceptional individuals whose service and leadership reflect Virginia Tech’s mission.
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Category: news directly from around campus Class of 2025: Elizabeth Sicking connects insects, ecosystems, and outreach , articleA graduate of the Master of Life Sciences in Entomology program, Sicking pairs hands-on insect research with a passion for aquatic ecosystems.
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Virginia Tech Advantage Class of 2025: Neena O’Mara finds purpose through service and a future in medicine , articleO’Mara is heading to medical school as an Outstanding Senior in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise and a recipient of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Madelynn Todd Trailblazer Award.
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Category: research Virginia Tech researcher uses parasitic fungus to save Virginia cotton from apocalyptic pest , articleA researcher at the Southern Piedmont Agricultural Research and Extension Center is exploring the use of an insect-infecting fungus strain to save cotton plants from corn earworm damage.
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Category: research Researchers celebrated for innovating science for society , articleVirginia Tech faculty were recognized for their scholarship and ingenuity at Innovation and Partnerships’ fourth annual Celebrating Innovation event.
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Category: campus experience In memoriam: Kathryn 'Ryn' Delaney Jarvis, junior, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences , articleJarvis, who was majoring in biochemistry, died unexpectedly on April 30.
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Category: news directly from around campus Honoring Excellence: The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics Names 2025 Outstanding Seniors , articleThe Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics recognized two exceptional seniors from the 2025 graduating class for their academic achievements and contributions to the department.
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Virginia Tech Advantage Class of 2025: Jacqueline Hou champions science, service, and social change , articleAn Outstanding Senior in the Department of Biochemistry, Hou is preparing for medical school while continuing her work in cancer research and menstrual equity advocacy.
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