Virginia Tech News
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Category: academics Carol Papillon honored with emerita status , articlePapillon was the director of the accredited Internship in Nutrition and Dietetics.
Date: Jan 14, 2025 -
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Category: academics William Swecker honored with emeritus status , articleWilliam Swecker devoted his career to advancing animal well-being by providing specialized care in Production Management Medicine, nutritional support services and as Director of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Date: Jan 09, 2025 -
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Category: academics Virginia Tech-Germanna Community College partnership to increase access to cybersecurity education , articleThe agreement will play a key role in engaging a broader and more diverse student population in the cybersecurity talent pipeline in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area through a guided transfer partnership program.
Date: Jan 30, 2023 -
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Category: impact Philanthropic commitment from alumnus Win Sheridan boosts Virginia Tech's student entrepreneurship ecosystem , articleThe $500,000 gift will help the Apex Center for Entrepreneurs, a transdisciplinary center housed within Pamplin College of Business, engage more student entrepreneurs in educational programing, networking, and funding opportunities to catalyze their business ventures.
Date: Sep 20, 2022 -
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Category: campus experience Bernadette Mondy appointed interim assistant vice president for Environmental Health and Safety , articleMondy, an alumna of Virginia Tech, has served the university for over 30 years. Most recently, she was assistant director for laboratory safety, where she strengthened programming and compliance activities around laboratory safety, hazardous materials management, and environmental oversight.
Date: Apr 06, 2022 -
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Category: campus experience New solar energy project to boost renewable energy efforts on Blacksburg campus , articleThe project involves 2.1 megawatts of solar arrays on seven Blacksburg campus buildings. Along with delivering onsite renewable energy, the new installations will help bolster climate action education and engagement opportunities over the long term.
Date: Mar 22, 2022 -
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Category: campus experience Virginia Tech Rescue Squad recognized among top collegiate squads in the country , articleThe squad also was recognized for its robust community engagement efforts, and five members received acknowledgment at the National Collegiate EMS Foundation Conference for delivering life-saving CPR.
Date: Mar 14, 2022 -
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Category: campus experience In their own words: Virginia Tech leaders discuss opportunities associated with construction careers , articleThe discussion closes out National Women in Construction Week 2022, which celebrates women in construction and shines a light on career possibilities on a national scale.
Date: Mar 10, 2022 -
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Category: campus experience Pathways exist for women considering a new career in construction , articleIn honor of Women in Construction Week, leaders in the Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities discussed the multitude of pathways that can lead to a construction career and all of the growth opportunities available in the sector.
Date: Mar 09, 2022 -
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Category: campus experience Mock accident showing dangers of distracted and drunken driving scheduled for Jan. 28 , articleOpen to the public, the event provides Virginia Tech Rescue Squad members with real-life training experience alongside the Virginia Tech Police Department and the Blacksburg Volunteer Fire Department.
Date: Jan 27, 2022 -
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Category: campus experience Reduced greenhouse gas emissions and strong student engagement among achievements highlighted in 2020-21 Sustainability Annual Report , articleThe climate action achievements highlighted in Virginia Tech’s 2020-21 Sustainability Annual Report represent tangible progress toward the university’s efforts in achieving carbon neutrality by 2030, reducing energy usage, and engaging students in hands-on learning and volunteer opportunities.
Date: Dec 16, 2021 -
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Category: research Collaboration advances legged robot research on Virginia Tech construction sites , articleYearlong research from Virginia Tech and alumni-founded industry sponsor Procon Consulting revealed when compared to their human counterparts, autonomous robots have the potential to improve the accuracy, consistency, and quality of data capture within a live construction environment.
Date: Dec 08, 2021 -
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Category: campus experience Advancing physical, digital accessibility at Virginia Tech rooted in a collaborative approach , articleEstablishing and hiring a new 508 compliance and digital accessibility officer, implementing a pathway enhancement crew, and launching a central funding structure are among the accessibility enhancements included in the 2020-21 Campus Accessibility Working Group Annual Report.
Date: Nov 30, 2021