Anne Kroemer Hoffman
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Three ways scholarships make a difference for students , articlePaying 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 -
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Q&A: Researchers focus on innovative treatments for brain tumors in dogs , articleNovember 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 -
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Start your scholarship search this month , articleVirginia 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 -
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Spooky sweets, healthier treats: Mindfulness for Halloween moderation , articleHalloween 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 -
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Advice from a ‘Witcher’: What alumnus Doug Cockle wants you to know , articleBefore 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 -
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College love story grows into a lifelong mission for nature , articleDeb 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 -
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Show your Hokie Spirit on College Colors Day , articleOn 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 -
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New merchandise collaboration with Metallica ready to get Hokie fans jumping , articleA new collection of Virginia Tech T-shirts and hats co-branded with Metallica is now on sale.
Date: Aug 26, 2024 -
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Becoming a ‘Witcher’: A spirited conversation with alumnus Doug Cockle , articleCockle ’93 voices Geralt of Rivia, the sardonic protagonist of “The Witcher” series of fantasy action role-playing games .
Date: Aug 21, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech, Virginia Tech Foundation leaders recognized with 2024 Women in Leadership Awards , articleElizabeth 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 -
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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors names new and returning faculty and staff representatives , articleRachel 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 -
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Y-Toss remains one of the university’s largest sustainability initiatives , articleThe 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 -
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Virginia Tech Licensing and Trademarks awarded licensing award and finalist recognition , articleVirginia Tech Licensing and Trademarks received the CLC National Campaign Marketer of the Year award for its College Colors Day campaign.
Date: May 29, 2024 -
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Leslie Orellana, William Poland named 2024-25 Board of Visitors’ student representatives , articleBoth will serve one-year terms to represent and voice student perspectives to the board.
Date: May 28, 2024 -
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W_Internships combine winter break and internships for the win , articleFrom 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 -
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Virginia Tech hosts record number of attendees at Spring Open House , articleThe 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 -
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WVTF names Renai Bodley as chief advancement officer , articleBodley 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 -
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Alumnus finds happiness among blueprints, wine, and llamas , articleVirginia 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 -
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Solstice Farm Brewery: A dream 30 years in the making , articleTwo Virginia Tech alums who graduated in the 1980s return to open up a microbrewery.
Date: Feb 26, 2024 -
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New steering committee to guide Virginia Tech Global Distinction , articleThe 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 -
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Principles of Community Week reaffirms Virginia Tech’s diverse and inclusive campus , articleEach March, Virginia Tech celebrates the university’s Principles of Community through a weeklong series of educational events, workshops, and discussions.
Date: Dec 18, 2023 -
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Class of 2023: Sarah Downer uses art to share her Appalachian heritage , articleVirginia 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 -
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Virginia Tech to honor more than 2,600 at fall commencement , articleThe 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 -
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Trailblazing from Tanzania to Virginia Tech , articleBarakaeli 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 -
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Alumnus Lorenzo “Zo” Amani finds purpose in helping others , articleAmani'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 -
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Department of Chemical Engineering receives $3.5 million award to study impact of adolescent exposure to opioids , articleThe 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 -
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$9 million award from the Department of Defense will fund groundbreaking FutureG research , articleLingjia 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 -
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$10 million award from the Department of Defense will fund pioneering Sensing and Cyber Center of Excellence , articleThe center will engage in groundbreaking research with potential military and commercial implications.
Date: Sep 29, 2023 -
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Your guide to social media while looking for work , articleWhile 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 -
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Career coach: Use social media wisely to boost your appeal to recruiters , articleVirginia 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 -
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'Writing saved me': Alumna Vonda Paige makes a masterful pivot , articlePaige 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