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Video ItemCategory: culture Where hip-hop meets higher education: Virginia Tech Hip-Hop Studies , video
Culture, creativity, scholarship: Virginia Tech’s Hip Hop Studies program. Co-founded by Craig Arthur, associate professor of practice in the Academy of Transdisciplinary Studies, and Frederick Paige, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, this innovative program offers students and local community members a unique opportunity to examine hip hop’s influence on society, identity, and artistic expression. Through hands-on projects, critical discussions, and community engagement, students gain valuable skills in cultural analysis, storytelling, and creative production—helping prepare them for careers in media, education, the arts, and beyond.
Date: Feb 25, 2025 -
Video ItemCategory: culture Hip-hop scholars talk Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl halftime show , video
Hip-Hop Studies at Virginia Tech Co-founders Craig Arthur and Frederick Paige discuss rapper Kendrick Lamar, his music, and the significance of his upcoming halftime performance.
Date: Feb 05, 2025 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Alumni, President Tim Sands honor Nikki Giovanni at 2022 retirement , video
Nikki Giovanni was honored with tributes and toasts during her 2022 retirement celebration at the Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke, Virginia.
Date: Dec 10, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: research Virginia Tech leads conference on European-United States policy and relations in Washington, D.C. , video
Virginia Tech highlighted its leadership in transatlantic policy and educational diplomacy during a conference in Washington, D.C. The event featured faculty expertise, student participation, and a focus on global challenges, showcasing the university’s commitment to fostering international collaboration, advancing policy solutions, and preparing the next generation of leaders in a global context. Attendees from several European nations as well as public universities in the United States attended the conference at the Delegation of the European Union embassy.
Date: Dec 09, 2024 -
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Category: research Virginia Tech researcher questions sending more humans to space , articleVirginia Tech researcher and Ph.D. student, Savannah Mandel, is a proponent of unmanned exploration. But she wants systemic change in the industry before we send more humans to outer space.
Date: Oct 01, 2024 -
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Category: impact Scholarship program, ‘having someone there for you’ connects two Hokies for life , articleJulie Byrd knew the Beyond Boundaries Scholars program was the perfect way to give back. What she didn't realize is that she'd find even more ways to help a first-generation student like herself.
Date: Sep 10, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: research Virginia Tech researcher calls for end to human space exploration , video
Savannah Mandel has conducted research at Spaceport America and in the federal government, and worked in the commercial space industry. She's given talks at NASA. Now she's published a book titled "Ground Control: An Argument for the End of Human Space Exploration." An outer space anthropologist, Mandel is also pursuing a Ph.D. in science and technology studies at Virginia Tech. Learn why she believes it's time to stop sending humans to space.
Date: Sep 07, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: impact More than a scholarship: First-generation Hokies form everlasting bond , video
Julie Byrd '95 and Rabihah Waheed, separated by nearly 30 years, have forged a connection through Virginia Tech's Beyond Boundaries Scholars program. Byrd mentors Waheed, a current student, showcasing how their shared experience and the program’s support bridge generational gaps and enrich both of their lives.
Date: Aug 28, 2024 -
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Category: impact Sarah Turner named director of alumni relations for College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences , articleTurner has more than 20 years of working in higher education in West Virginia.
Date: Aug 13, 2024 -
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Category: impact Dan Dougherty’s Liberal Arts and Human Sciences education helped shape a global career , articleDougherty graduated in 1996 with bachelor's degree in communication and political science in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. He moved from Blacksburg to boardrooms as an exectuive with John Deere, and he credits the university’s transdisciplinary approach and experiential learning opportunities as laying the foundation for his career.
Date: Apr 23, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Engineering major wins top prize as students shine in Giovanni-Steger Poetry Prize , video
The 2024 Giovanni-Steger Poetry Prize offered a dazzling array of poetic excellence, featuring original writings by students, faculty authors, and University Distinguished Professor Emerita Nikki Giovanni. Congratulations to all of the finalists and shoutout to the the three winning poets! Caroline Foltz, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, English, 3rd place Emily Paquette, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, animal and poultry sciences, 2nd place Ayah Ali, College of Engineering, general engineering, 1st place By placing in the Top 3, Ali won $1,500, Paquette won $800, and Foltz won $500 prizes.
Date: Apr 17, 2024 -
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Category: impact Michael Webb named assistant dean for advancement for College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences , articleAs the leader of the college’s advancement team, Webb will spearhead the college’s development, alumni relations, and communications operations.
Date: Mar 28, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience Nikki Giovanni to host annual celebration of student poetry excellence April 10 , articleThis year will showcase the work of undergraduate student finalists from a variety of disciplines.
Date: Mar 24, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Following the signs: Virginia Tech student nurtures learning bond with 2-year-old , video
Senior Margaret Buxton has always been fascinated by language. A student in the Department of Human Development and Family Science, Buxton is also passionate about early childhood education. This school year, she met a 2-year-old boy named Bennett, who is deaf and only able to hear with the aid of cochlear implants. His parents want him to learn sign language so that he is capable of full communication when he isn’t wearing the implants, and so that he will feel more connected to others in the deaf community. So, Buxton decided to learn American Sign Language herself, to best serve Bennett and future students who practice ASL.
Date: Feb 08, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Inside the Hokies on the Hill Program in Washington, D.C. , video
Three students share how their experience in Virginia Tech's renowned Hokies on the Hill Undergraduate Internship Program has changed their worldview and helped them grow. The program provides students with the opportunity to work on Capitol Hill, learn firsthand about Congress and politics, and gain real-world experience in the nation's capital, all while earning credit for a full-time course load.
Date: Jan 19, 2024 -
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Category: impact Virginia Tech, Boeing partner to empower students in human-centered problem solving , articleRepresentatives from Boeing helped advise students throughout the semester. The partnership provided students with exposure to real-world challenges and industry perspectives, helping to prepare them for potential roles in technology and engineering.
Date: Dec 21, 2023 -
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Category: academics Class of 2023: Jackson Sirbaugh, the photographer, singer, and face of Virginia Tech’s Instagram , articleFrom fueling debate over the best campus food to quizzing fellow Hokies on university history, Sirbaugh has created a variety of popular videos for the Virginia Tech and Rec Sports social media channels.
Date: Dec 13, 2023 -
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Category: research College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences research fuels rise in sponsored expenditures , articleFaculty researchers in the college pursued solutions to a variety of challenges facing society, such as the effects of climate change on vulnerable populations and technology’s influence on food and agriculture systems.
Date: Nov 10, 2023 -
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Category: research Philosophy meets physics: Philosopher uncovers hidden truth about Newton's 300-year old law , articleVirginia Tech philosopher Dan Hoek has shared his discovery with educators and media outlets around the world, including an interview with Scientific American.
Date: Nov 07, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: research Lost in Translation...for 300 years: Virginia Tech Philosopher Reinterprets Newton's First Law , video
In a major discovery, philosopher Dan Hoek reveals that Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion has been misinterpreted for over three centuries. The accurate Latin wording of the law is "a body at rest remains at rest, and a body in motion remains in motion, except insofar as it is acted on by external forces," challenging a fundamental concept in physics. Learn how Hoek made the discovery and its implications for physics and society.
Date: Oct 23, 2023 -
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Category: campus experience Unlocking the power of the humanities: Virginia Tech Humanities Week returns Oct. 22-27 , articleFrom artificial intelligence to prison reform, Humanities Week sessions will explore critical issues and topics facing society.
Date: Oct 17, 2023 -
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Category: campus experience From jail to Yale: Humanities Week keynote speaker to focus on prison education as a humanizing force , articleGeorge Chochos will deliver a keynote address on prison reform and education initiatives on Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. in the Haymarket Theater. The Virginia Tech community and general public are invited to attend for free.
Date: Oct 06, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Hokies in the Heart of Politics: Virginia Tech students experience the Washington Semester , video
The School of Public and International Affairs offers students an opportunity to simultaneously intern and earn credits toward their degrees in the nation's capital. This video features three students in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences's Department of Political Science discussing the enriching experiences they've had working in and around Washington D.C. through the Washington Semester program. Professor Joel Peters, director of the Washington, D.C., Semester in Global Exchange, describes what students can gain. Students have multiple options based on their interests when it comes to the Washington Semester. The Washington Semester in Global Engagement is a unique 15 credit program open to all interested students. It consists of a combination of courses on global affairs, internship opportunities, workshops, seminars and networking opportunities with D.C. professionals and policy makers. It offers students the opportunity to experience policy-making firsthand, and explore the wealth of political and cultural opportunities available in the Washington, D.C. area. Meanwhile, the Washington Semester in Leadership and Governance (WSLG) is a 9-credit summer program for undergraduates that combines a 10-week Washington, D.C.-area internship, policy seminar, and field study experiences immersing participants in the world of policymakers, public servants, beltway bandits, and others who make the D.C. area a unique place to work and live. To learn more about the programs, visit SPIA's website here: spia.vt.edu/leadership-development/washington-experience.html Video by Andrew Adkins
Date: Sep 06, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Nikki Giovanni reflects on service at Virginia Tech , video
University Distinguished Professor Emerita Nikki Giovanni became only the fifth recipient of Virginia Tech's Ut Prosim Scholar Award. Giovanni, a world-renowned author, retired from the university in 2022 after 35 years in the Department of English. She reflects on how she's followed the university's motto of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).
Date: Jun 07, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: research Tech on Tap: Humanity and Technology , video
Researchers in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences led the latest event in the Virginia Tech Tech on Tap series at Port City Brewing in Alexandria on April 4. Members of the Virginia Tech and Northern Virginia community attended the event, titled Tech on Tap: Humanity and Technology. Launched in 2019, Tech on Tap is a Northern Virginia-based community speaker series that informs, educates, and raises questions about the impact of new technologies on society, equity, and policy. The panel included: Carlos Evia, professor of communication and associate dean for transdisciplinary initiatives Sylvester Johnson, provost for the humanities, executive director of the Tech for Humanity initiative, and founding director of the Center for Humanities Rishi Jaitly, distinguished humanities fellow and leader of the Digital Transformations and Scientific Collaboration area in The Academy of Transdisciplinary Studies Shalini Misra, D.C. Metro Area based faculty with the School of Public and International Affairs, who has been developing content for the new Tech for Humanity Pathways minor Video produced by Andrew Adkins
Date: May 10, 2023 -
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Category: research ‘Left me with hope’: Virginia Tech researchers reflect on watershed United Nations conference , articleAs stewards of the natural world, how can humans protect and improve access to the planet’s most precious resource? Answering this question and more is the mission of dedicated researchers at Virginia Tech. A cohort from the university joined world leaders, scientists, activists, and fellow scholars at a historic United Nations Water Conference.
Date: Apr 28, 2023 -
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Category: academics Humanities, social sciences research and related work at center of college mission , articleDuring the annual state of the college address, faculty from across the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences spoke about their pursuit of cutting-edge research and collaboration in service to humanity.
Date: Oct 24, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Lavender House Grand Opening: Virginia Tech's New Living-Learning Community , video
The first living-learning community for LGBTQ+ studies at Virginia Tech launched in fall 2022, with a grand opening ceremony held during Homecoming Week. Alumni, students, faculty, staff and other members of the Virginia Tech community attended the ceremony. The College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences is proud to serve as academic sponsor for Lavender House. Learn more about Lavender House: llp.vt.edu/llc/lavender_house Follow Lavender House on Instagram: LavenderHouseVT Follow the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences on social media: Facebook: VTLiberalArts TikTok: VTLiberalArts Twitter: VT_LiberalArts Instagram: VT_LiberalArts LinkedIn: Virginia Tech College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Video by Savannah Webb, Mary Crawford, and Andrew Adkins
Date: Oct 20, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Enrichment Experience for Students from Rural Communities , video
Video by Mark Blane for Virginia Tech. SEE VT, the Summer Enrichment Experience at Virginia Tech, hosted its inaugural session this summer. SEE VT is an opportunity for middle school students living in rural communities throughout Southwest Virginia. During the free, one-week residential summer camp on Virginia Tech’s campus, students had the opportunity to learn and reflect on what it means to live and thrive in rural communities.
Date: Sep 07, 2022 -
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Category: research Want to colonize Mars? Talk to this outer space anthropologist first , articleRipped from the pages of sci-fi novels, the future of humanity could exist beyond Earth. But first, Savannah Mandel would like a word.
Date: Aug 10, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: culture The Rule of Opulence: Poetry Reading by Khadijah Queen , video
Video by Mark Blane. Khadijah Queen is an award-winning author and poet of six books, and an associate professor of English at Virginia Tech. She moved to the New River Valley this past year and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Virginia Tech’s award-winning MFA program, which is consistently ranked among the top 30 in the country by Poets & Writers annual ranking.
Date: Jul 20, 2022 -
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Category: impact Class of 2022: Inspired by his mother, Jackson Ribler shares his passions with the world , article“For my mom, painting was more than a hobby,” said Jackson Ribler. “She channeled the pain of her cancer and poured it onto her canvas.”
Date: Apr 26, 2022 -
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Category: impact Virginia Tech center shines light on displaced people in Virginia through podcast , article“We want to center the humanity of those who have been displaced,” said Rebecca Hester, associate director of education in the Center for Refugee, Migrant, and Displacement Studies. “So often, people who have experienced forced migration are described in dehumanizing ways.”
Date: Apr 07, 2022 -
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Category: academics Sociology chair determined to help open worldviews, spark effective change , article“As a leading research institution with a strong Ph.D. program in sociology, Virginia Tech can lead in demonstrating the important contributions of sociology and the humanities in making effective change,” said Jennifer Johnson, chair of the Department of Sociology.
Date: Apr 06, 2022 -
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Category: impact For Bud: Robertson Memorial Endowment lays foundation for generations of Civil War education at Virginia Tech and beyond , article“The endowment significantly strengthens our ability to keep doing what Dr. Robertson did so well: teaching anyone who cares to listen, inside and outside the classroom, about the experiences of the Civil War generation,” said Paul Quigley, the James I. Robertson, Jr. Associate Professor of Civil War Studies.
Date: Mar 24, 2022 -
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Category: academics Civil War Weekend 2022 to honor iconic founder and historian James I. ‘Bud’ Robertson Jr. , articleThe event returns March 25–27 to the Inn at Virginia Tech for the first time since 2019. Registration is available until March 4. This year, attendees can take a two-night field trip to Harpers Ferry and Antietam. Registration for the field trip closes on Feb. 25.
Date: Feb 22, 2022 -
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Category: impact Scholarship makes a ‘beautiful’ education possible for first-generation Virginia Tech student , article“The Beyond Boundaries Scholars program does a great job of giving opportunities to so many students who can’t afford college,” said Nathaly Loyola-Rodriguez. “To come here and study, to have a great education — it’s beautiful.”
Date: Feb 18, 2022 -
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Category: impact ‘A fulfilling purpose’: Scholarship recipient grateful, ready to serve , article“The Beyond Boundaries Scholars program gives you so many connections to other Virginia Tech students,“ said Vince Vasudevan. “Being able to link up with other people who are passionate about learning and passionate about subjects you’re interested in is just a great experience.”
Date: Feb 15, 2022 -
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Category: research Fear or revere: Virginia Tech researcher dives into the complex history of the American alligator , article“When we peer into the eyes of an alligator, what we see reflected back is as much a product of our own preconceptions and fears as the unvarnished reality of the creature that stands before us,” said Mark Barrow, a professor in the Department of History.
Date: Feb 08, 2022 -
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Category: academics ‘Good Economics for Hard Times’: Kellogg Center to host Nobel prize in economics winner , articleRenowned economist Esther Duflo will deliver the 2022 Virginia Tech PPE Distinguished Public Lecture on Feb. 16. The livestream event is free and open to the public.
Date: Feb 07, 2022 -
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Category: academics National Humanities Medal winner Kwame Anthony Appiah to deliver Virginia Tech Humanities Week keynote , articleEthicist and philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiah will deliver the keynote address for the first-ever Virginia Tech Humanities Week on Feb. 10.
Date: Feb 04, 2022 -
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Category: academics Virginia Tech celebrates 150 years of the humanities , articleThe first-ever Virginia Tech Humanities Week is set for Feb. 7–11 as part of the university’s Sesquicentennial Celebration. All programs are free and open to the public.
Date: Feb 01, 2022 -
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Category: impact Historians launch website offering uncensored views from American soldiers in World War II , articleThe American Soldier in World War II website officially launches on Dec. 7, offering the general public a remarkably honest glimpse into the minds of military service members amid humanity’s deadliest war.
Date: Dec 06, 2021 -
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Category: academics College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences dean to lead Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations , article“I’ve forged lifelong connections with colleagues around the world through this outstanding organization, and I look forward to continuing our mission,” said Dean Laura Belmonte. “I’m grateful to know some of my closest professional peers placed their confidence in me as a leader.”
Date: Oct 26, 2021 -
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Category: academics New Department of Philosophy chair leads with purpose, sense of humor , articleAssociate Professor Kelly Trogdon joined the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences in 2013. His research focuses primarily on metaphysics and the philosophy of mind.
Date: Oct 19, 2021 -
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Category: impact Helping veterans acclimate to higher learning with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities , article“This is a great way of getting people interested in and comfortable with learning at the college level,” said Dubinsky. “Our top priority is to provide an accessible and accommodating program for veterans in this region.”
Date: Oct 18, 2021 -
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Category: impact ‘Mosaic for Earth’ concert to celebrate, explore world wonders with 300 musicians , article“This project harnesses the power of music to celebrate nature and consider our responsibilities as stewards of the natural world,” said Dwight Bigler, “Mosaic for Earth” composer and director of choirs at Virginia Tech. The School of Performing Arts seeks community support to showcase the concert worldwide.
Date: Oct 11, 2021 -
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Category: impact Award-winning Mapping Inequality project on redlining expanding to more than 200 cities , articleThe award-winning project is poised to reach an even broader audience.
Date: Sep 07, 2021 -
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Category: culture Plaza to honor first Black Virginia Tech employee, family , articleIn a tribute to the Oliver family, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved a resolution to name the plaza at the entrance of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences building the Vaughn-Oliver Plaza. The naming of the plaza came after a formal nomination by the college.
Date: Sep 02, 2021 -
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Category: academics Experts in philosophy, politics, and economics to convene for Kellogg Center workshop Aug. 13 , articleThe one-day workshop will feature a select group of scholars who conduct research at the intersection of philosophy, politics, and economics.
Date: Aug 10, 2021 -
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Category: academics Acclaimed political science professor earns legacy award from alma mater , articleEdward Weisband, the Edward S. Diggs Endowed Chair in the Social Sciences at Virginia Tech, was recently named the inaugural recipient of the 1943 Legacy Award by The Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.
Date: Aug 06, 2021 -
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Category: academics Essential and automated: History class explores the roles of technology on employees in the COVID era , articleA Virginia Tech undergraduate history class dove into the experiences of essential workers and automation during the pandemic. Students split into teams to research health care, policing, janitorial services, education, and food services.
Date: Jun 30, 2021 -
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Category: academics Global conference on social choice and voting theory to gain insights into elections , article“Our conference will unite bright minds around the world and benefit anyone interested in learning more about the field of philosophy, politics, and economics,” said Eric Bahel, a research fellow in the Kellogg Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.
Date: Jun 11, 2021 -
Video ItemCommencement Message from Dean Laura Belmonte , video
College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Dean Laura Belmonte delivers congratulatory remarks to the Class of 2020.
Date: Dec 21, 2020