Anne Kroemer Hoffman
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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