Anne Kroemer Hoffman
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Article ItemNew faculty and staff representatives join Board of Visitors , article
The new non-voting members who started July 1 are Justin Lemkul as faculty representative, Amber Hagan as staff representative, and Marlena Lester as administrative and professional aculty representative.
Date: Jul 17, 2025 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech receives $4.5 million grant to expand university pathways for students in Virginia , article
The grant will support multi-tiered programming designed to help K-12 students and their families engage early with college preparation and planning through STEM workshops and field trips and financial and academic support for students as they transition to college.
Date: Jun 16, 2025 -
Article ItemMaury A. Nussbaum appointed to John Grado Professorship , article
Nussbaum’s work has made outstanding contributions to the field of industrial and systems engineering through the excellence of his scholarship, teaching, and service to the community.
Date: Jun 10, 2025 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech’s Metallica collaboration earns national recognition , article
Virginia Tech has turned up the volume on Hokie merchandise with two national awards spotlighting brand collaborations.
Date: Jun 10, 2025 -
Article ItemLauren Childs appointed to Archana S. Sathaye Junior Faculty Fellowship in Mathematics , article
Childs is a mathematical biologist who studies infectious diseases from perspectives originating in epidemiology, immunology, ecology, and human behavior.
Date: May 15, 2025 -
Article ItemRichard Shryock appointed to Robert and Beatrice Mahan Professorship in French , article
Formerly a department chair, Shryock coordinated a substantial expansion in the number of languages taught, the growth in faculty, and the scholarly reputation.
Date: May 15, 2025 -
Article ItemJesse Lineberry appointed to James and Ashley Bogart Faculty Fellowship , article
As the director of the financial planning and wealth management program, Lineberry has played a pivotal role in shaping the curriculum, ensuring alignment with the certified financial planner board requirements, and mentoring students for successful careers in financial planning.
Date: May 08, 2025 -
Article ItemYili Hong appointed to Data Science Faculty Fellowship , article
Hong, a faculty member in the Department of Statistics since 2009, is co-director of the VT Statistics and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.
Date: May 08, 2025 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Board of Visitors names new student representatives for 2025-26 , article
Thomas Feely and Katherine “Katie” Drinkwater will serve as undergraduate and graduate/professional student representatives, respectively. These representatives act as important liaisons between the university’s governing board and the broader student population.
Date: May 02, 2025 -
Article ItemRichard A. Hunt appointed Dorothy Hottel Digges Professorship in Entrepreneurship , article
Hunt’s scholarship has been widely recognized in top-tier journals, including the Academy of Management Review and Journal of Business Venturing. His work addresses critical issues in entrepreneurial action, uncertainty, and innovation.
Date: Apr 23, 2025 -
Article ItemTrey Lewis appointed to Union Junior Faculty Fellowship in Entrepreneurship , article
Lewis has made substantial contributions to research, teaching, and service in entrepreneurship, including new venture formation, entrepreneurial action and inaction, and dynamics surrounding how startups compete for talent in the labor market.
Date: Apr 23, 2025 -
Article ItemDustin Read appointed Bates Family Professorship in Real Estate , article
Read's research primarily focuses on housing affordability, property and asset management and the organizational behaviors of entities involved in various types of real estate development.
Date: Apr 23, 2025 -
Article ItemDavid Townsend appointed as Digges Family Professorship of Entrepreneurship , article
Townsend's research has significantly shaped scholars’ and practitioners’ understanding of venture formation, financing, and decision-making in uncertain environments.
Date: Apr 23, 2025 -
Article ItemBradley Denby named Marty and Anna Irvine AOE Faculty Fellow , article
Denby’s research addresses computational constraints encountered by small satellite systems, particularly with respect to data processing in orbit.
Date: Apr 18, 2025 -
Article ItemShane Ross appointed as Roanoke Electric Steel Chair , article
Ross is internationally recognized for his contributions across an extraordinary range of interdisciplinary fields and has a strong record of making complex scientific topics accessible through popular science articles and an engaging online presence.
Date: Apr 18, 2025 -
Article ItemBrian Kleiner appointed as Vorster-Kleiner Endowed Director’s Chair , article
The director of Myers-Lawson School of Construction, Kleiner oversees an innovative school offering a comprehensive and unified platform for innovation and excellence in construction education, research, and outreach.
Date: Apr 18, 2025 -
Article ItemQiang Li appointed to Elizabeth and James E. Turner Jr. ’56 Faculty Fellowship , article
Li has demonstrated excellence in scholarship, teaching, service, and outreach at Virginia Tech and is an international expert in power electronics.
Date: Apr 18, 2025 -
Article ItemWalid Saad appointed to Rolls Royce Commonwealth Professorship , article
Saad’s research addresses challenges at the intersection of digital twins, wireless systems, and artificial intelligence. His seminal research was first to define the fundamental principles for designing, optimizing, and deploying distributed, large-scale digital twin solutions.
Date: Apr 18, 2025 -
Article ItemSanket Deshmukh appointed to Erin Michelle Lohr Faculty Fellowship , article
Since coming to Virginia Tech in 2016, Deshmukh has secured external funding of $25.7 million with a personal share of $2.4 million.
Date: Apr 14, 2025 -
Article ItemWhen you need a professional profile photo, turn to Iris , article
For your LinkedIn profile photos, check out Career and Professional Development’s Iris professional photo booth, a free professional photo service for students.
Date: Apr 04, 2025 -
Article ItemDressing for the part? That's no problem with Career Outfitters , article
Career Outfitters supplies free professional attire for Virginia Tech undergraduate and graduate students. The clothing available is appropriate for professional use – think career fairs, networking events, or interviews.
Date: Mar 21, 2025 -
Article ItemClothesline Project returns to Virginia Tech on March 26 , article
The Clothesline Project shows the impact of gender-based and sexual violence through hundreds of T-shirts designed by survivors and their loved ones. Each shirt carries a personal message – words of pain, resilience, and hope – to draw attention to an issue that affects millions each year.
Date: Mar 20, 2025 -
Article ItemStudents get front-row seats to New York Fashion Week , article
Two Virginia Tech students swapped classrooms for catwalks, going behind the scenes of one of the most prestigious events in the fashion world — New York Fashion Week — through an all-expenses-paid program designed to give students an insider’s look at the fashion industry.
Date: Mar 07, 2025 -
Article ItemQuestions to ask at the end of the interview to make you shine , article
Your interview is going well. You’ve confidently answered all the recruiter’s questions, and your time with the interviewer is winding down. Now, you’ll most likely be asked, “Do you have any questions for me?” By all means, say yes.
Date: Feb 20, 2025 -
Article ItemInterview preparation that pays off , article
Getting ready for an interview? Feeling nervous? Interview preparation can calm those nerves and make you shine to recruiters.
Date: Jan 31, 2025 -
Article ItemBeyond Boundaries envisions Virginia Tech in 2050 , article
Virginia Tech’s Beyond Boundaries vision, first launched in 2015 to inspire the university community and provide context for a new strategic plan, has been refined to support continuing engagement in a changing higher education environment and the university’s growing network of innovation throughout the commonwealth and the world.
Date: Jan 28, 2025 -
Article ItemThree ways scholarships make a difference for students , article
Paying for college is not just about tuition, it’s also about housing and food expenses and handling emergent costs when they arise. Scholarships can go a long way to ease the challenge of college for students looking for a world-class education.
Date: Dec 09, 2024 -
Article ItemQ&A: Researchers focus on innovative treatments for brain tumors in dogs , article
November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. With over 6 million pets diagnosed with cancer every year, Virginia Tech’s work in pet cancer research represents a critical step toward more humane and effective care.
Date: Nov 11, 2024 -
Article ItemStart your scholarship search this month , article
Virginia Tech offers a one-stop shop to help you look for scholarships. It will only take you about five minutes to apply, and you still have time to get your application in before the priority date.
Date: Nov 08, 2024 -
Article ItemSpooky sweets, healthier treats: Mindfulness for Halloween moderation , article
Halloween candy is everywhere, and ultra-processed foods have the most potential for addiction, according to research. Here are tips to help you avoid mindlessly eating all these extra treats during the holiday.
Date: Oct 25, 2024 -
Article ItemAdvice from a ‘Witcher’: What alumnus Doug Cockle wants you to know , article
Before he became the voice of Geralt of Rivia, the sardonic protagonist of “The Witcher” series of fantasy action role-playing games, Cockle was a student studying theatre arts at Virginia Tech.
Date: Sep 27, 2024 -
Article ItemCollege love story grows into a lifelong mission for nature , article
Deb McDonald ’77 and ’99 and Dennis McDonald ’76 met as first-year students at Virginia Tech, bonding over their shared enjoyment of nature. Both McDonalds retired a few years ago and not only continue to hike and bike, but travel across the country for their outdoor adventures.
Date: Sep 12, 2024 -
Article ItemShow your Hokie Spirit on College Colors Day , article
On Aug. 30, Virginia Tech will join colleges and universities around the country to celebrate College Colors Day. Wear your maroon and orange and share your Hokie Spirit with #CollegeColorsDay on social media.
Date: Aug 30, 2024 -
Article ItemNew merchandise collaboration with Metallica ready to get Hokie fans jumping , article
A new collection of Virginia Tech T-shirts and hats co-branded with Metallica is now on sale.
Date: Aug 26, 2024 -
Article ItemBecoming a ‘Witcher’: A spirited conversation with alumnus Doug Cockle , article
Cockle ’93 voices Geralt of Rivia, the sardonic protagonist of “The Witcher” series of fantasy action role-playing games .
Date: Aug 21, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech, Virginia Tech Foundation leaders recognized with 2024 Women in Leadership Awards , article
Elizabeth A. McClanahan, CEO of the Virginia Tech Foundation, and Amy Stoakley Sebring, executive vice president and chief operating officer, are part of a cohort of 38 women, chosen from a pool of more than 250 nominees by Virginia Business magazine.
Date: Jul 15, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Board of Visitors names new and returning faculty and staff representatives , article
Rachel Miles, research impact coordinator and assistant professor in University Libraries, is the new faculty representative, and Janice Austin, assistant dean and director of admissions and academic progress in the Graduate School, and LaTawnya Burleson, executive assistant to the vice president for information technology, will renew their terms as administrative and professional faculty and staff representatives, respectively.
Date: Jul 09, 2024 -
Article ItemY-Toss remains one of the university’s largest sustainability initiatives , article
The YMCA at Virginia Tech program has diverted more than 10 tons of furniture and accessories from the waste stream since 2005.
Date: May 31, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Licensing and Trademarks awarded licensing award and finalist recognition , article
Virginia Tech Licensing and Trademarks received the CLC National Campaign Marketer of the Year award for its College Colors Day campaign.
Date: May 29, 2024 -
Article ItemLeslie Orellana, William Poland named 2024-25 Board of Visitors’ student representatives , article
Both will serve one-year terms to represent and voice student perspectives to the board.
Date: May 28, 2024 -
Article ItemW_Internships combine winter break and internships for the win , article
From Jan. 2-12, a cohort of juniors from Virginia Tech’s College of Architecture, Arts, and Design participated in an immersive program that provides a two-week professional experiences across the region.
Date: Apr 17, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech hosts record number of attendees at Spring Open House , article
The largest number of prospective students to date attended the weekend event on March 16-17. Virginia Tech welcomed 2,823 students and guests on Saturday, and 2,837 on Sunday.
Date: Mar 29, 2024 -
Article ItemWVTF names Renai Bodley as chief advancement officer , article
Bodley will join WVTF Public Radio and RADIO IQ this summer to oversee all fundraising activities with a special emphasis on major gifts and grants.
Date: Mar 25, 2024 -
Article ItemAlumnus finds happiness among blueprints, wine, and llamas , article
Virginia Tech alum P. Michael West breeds llamas and offers llama treks through Four Ladies & Me Farm in North Carolina while also selling 16 wines through Divine Llama Vineyards.
Date: Mar 05, 2024 -
Article ItemSolstice Farm Brewery: A dream 30 years in the making , article
Two Virginia Tech alums who graduated in the 1980s return to open up a microbrewery.
Date: Feb 26, 2024 -
Article ItemNew steering committee to guide Virginia Tech Global Distinction , article
The steering committee will examine how Virginia Tech’s investments and policies can advance the priority in alignment with the university’s broader goals.
Date: Feb 05, 2024 -
Article ItemPrinciples of Community Week reaffirms Virginia Tech’s diverse and inclusive campus , article
Each March, Virginia Tech celebrates the university’s Principles of Community through a weeklong series of educational events, workshops, and discussions.
Date: Dec 18, 2023 -
Article ItemClass of 2023: Sarah Downer uses art to share her Appalachian heritage , article
Virginia Tech initially seemed like an unattainable dream to Downer, who will graduate summa cum laude on Friday. Virginia Tech's tuition waiver program made her college dream come true.
Date: Dec 13, 2023 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech to honor more than 2,600 at fall commencement , article
The University Commencement ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. ET, and the Graduate School ceremony will follow at 2:30 p.m. ET. Both events will be available via livestream video from the university homepage for those unable to attend in person.
Date: Dec 08, 2023 -
Article ItemTrailblazing from Tanzania to Virginia Tech , article
Barakaeli Lawuo is an undergraduate computer engineering major from Tanzania, Africa. He is the first recipient of the scholarship for international students endowed by the Cranwell family, namesakes of the Cranwell International Center
Date: Dec 05, 2023 -
Article ItemAlumnus Lorenzo “Zo” Amani finds purpose in helping others , article
Amani's path from football to finances demonstrates that it is possible to excel in multiple fields when driven by a deep sense of purpose, a commitment to personal growth, and a dedication to serve others.
Date: Dec 04, 2023 -
Article ItemDepartment of Chemical Engineering receives $3.5 million award to study impact of adolescent exposure to opioids , article
The five-year, $3.5 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse will fund the department's pioneering research to understand how adolescent exposure to opioids may contribute to opioid addiction.
Date: Nov 13, 2023 -
Article Item$9 million award from the Department of Defense will fund groundbreaking FutureG research , article
Lingjia Liu, professor of electrical and computer engineering and an inaugural faculty member at the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus, will lead a crossdisciplinary team in researching large-scale wireless networks for FutureG technology..
Date: Oct 20, 2023 -
Article Item$10 million award from the Department of Defense will fund pioneering Sensing and Cyber Center of Excellence , article
The center will engage in groundbreaking research with potential military and commercial implications.
Date: Sep 29, 2023 -
Article ItemYour guide to social media while looking for work , article
While it’s illegal to make hiring decisions based on appearance, potential employers will develop impressions of a job candidate’s internship or career readiness based on what a social media search uncovers — and these impressions will factor into hiring decisions.
Date: Sep 20, 2023 -
Article ItemCareer coach: Use social media wisely to boost your appeal to recruiters , article
Virginia Tech’s Career and Professional Development can help students optimize their Linkedin profiles for fall career fairs and internship and job searches.
Date: Sep 06, 2023 -
Article Item'Writing saved me': Alumna Vonda Paige makes a masterful pivot , article
Paige moved from a career in journalism to become an award-winning executive producer/producer of documentary films. Her film "The Woodstock of House" chronicles the rise of Chicago house music and is finishing up a run of 17 film festivals this year.
Date: Feb 28, 2024