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College of Natural Resources and Environment honors doctoral leader in circular economy research , articleDoctoral researcher Sahra Svensson-Hoglund earns CNRE’s top award for interdisciplinary circular economy research examining human well-being, policy, and sustainable systems shaping global bioeconomy transitions.
Date: Jun 04, 2026 -
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Ensuring opportunities are open to everyone , articleAssociate Professor Haldre Rogers receives national award for advancing diversity, mentorship, and community partnerships, creating pathways into conservation careers through inclusive, place-based research and training initiatives.
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Research builds a cultural bridge across continents , articleIndigenous youth in the Arctic and Sri Lanka connected through shared stories, finding common challenges in food security, health, and identity while fostering cross‑cultural learning through community‑engaged, climate‑focused fisheries research.
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CMI leads pollinator survey to inform military land management , articleA new federally funded project equips Virginia Tech researchers to survey pollinators and habitat conditions at Joint Base Langley–Eustis, delivering data that supports conservation planning while helping maintain military readiness and environmental compliance.
Date: May 22, 2026 -
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Undergraduate research in action: Liam Jawish , articleUndergraduate wildlife conservation student gains hands-on research experience studying how animals spread invasive plants, preparing for a career in conservation science.
Date: May 22, 2026 -
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Class of 2026: Zach Sherman named the College of Natural Resources and Environment's outstanding master’s student , articleZach Sherman received the H.E. Burkhart Award as top master's student for CNRE.
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Virginia Tech project selected for national AgriProspects workforce development award , articleVirginia Tech will use a $200,000 AgriProspects grant to develop AI-based training tools that help loggers improve decision-making and value recovery in hardwood forests.
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Alumna preserves Southside Virginia's natural heritage , articleLaura Hudson ’16 builds a conservation career managing natural lands in Southside Virginia while protecting ecosystems and inspiring future environmental stewards.
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Sullivan wraps up a career with deep roots in the forest , articleJay Sullivan’s 36-year career at Virginia Tech reflects a lifelong commitment to forestry education, conservation economics, and student success, from his arrival as a new Ph.D. to his retirement as a respected professor and department leader.
Date: Apr 08, 2026 -
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Alumni take their skills around the globe with the Peace Corps , articleTyler Krupnik ’24 works in the coastal communities of the Philippines and Mitch Dolby ’23 is in the rural heart of Zambia.
Date: Apr 06, 2026 -
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Two members of the College of Natural Resources and Environment recognized for service and leadership , articleTwo CNRE faculty members were named to academies for their service and leadership
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College of Natural Resources and Environment presents alumni, student, faculty, and staff awards , articleCNRE gave out its annual awards on March 23
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Enjoying life in the outfield and the outdoors , articleTalented softball player Lyla Blackwell had many choices when it came to picking a school to advance her education, but the Indiana native who grew up on a farm wanted something that would combine her love of her sport with a top-tier academic institution that had programs in conservation and agriculture. She found what she wanted in Virginia Tech and the College of Natural Resources and Environment
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Ethan Elder named David William Smith Leadership Award recipient in the College of Natural Resources and Environment , articleEthan Elder was named as the 2026 David Smith Leadership Award winner for CNRE.
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CNRE names Ambassador of the Year and departmental honorees , articleJackson Orr was selected as the top ambassador for CNRE in 2026. He was one of four departmental winners who were also recognized for their work as ambassadors this year.
Date: Mar 26, 2026 -
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Preparing students to lead in a data-driven green economy , articleThe sustainable systems science major will equip students with data-driven, systems-focused skills to solve complex environmental and societal challenges.
Date: Mar 20, 2026 -
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Geography adds path to earning Bachelor of Science degree , articleA more flexible major that results in a Bachelor of Science in geography gives students the freedom to pursue scientific and applied career paths.
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Can chilis bring the heat in self-defense? , articleA researcher explores whether pepper plants that lost avian seed dispersers boost heat to avoid being eaten by mammals.
Date: Mar 04, 2026 -
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Recognizing barriers is first step to easing travel burdens , articleStudy reveals stark contrast between car and transit access to methadone treatment.
Date: Feb 17, 2026 -
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New partnership advances pollinator research and outreach , articleThe university's Conservation Management Institute joins Monarch Joint Venture to advance monarch and pollinator conservation through research, outreach, and collaborative land management strategies.
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Students apply GIS skills to help city planners in Boston , articleThree undergraduates worked with Boston city planners to analyze transit accessibility, applying skills learned in Assistant Professor Junghwan Kim's Geospatial Analysis of Mobility class and shaping future urban mobility with innovative geospatial modeling.
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Alumnus Alex Thornton carries Hokie storm chasing history forward , articleThornton ’16, a veteran of Hokie Storm Chase, continues to share his time and expertise with student storm chasers. He also leads guided tours for others across the Great Plains in the StormCruzzer, a custom-built chase truck and the passion project of the late Travis Cruz ’16.
Date: Jan 06, 2026 -
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Taking teamwork to new heights , articleChallenge Course builds trust and leadership among sustainable biomaterials students, faculty, and advisors.
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Partnership with Forest Service launches $8.8 million initiative to assess Appalachian hurricane damage , articleThe university will lead the human resources component, hiring and training technicians and crew leaders to conduct fieldwork. Those teams will document, evaluate, and prioritize damage to aquatic and forest ecosystems from Hurricane Helene.
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Video ItemA truly wild summer adventure , video
Olivia Bledsoe, a junior in CNRE's Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, was one of four young women who canoed from Lake Superior to Hudson Bay in the summer of 2025, an 80-day journey of 1,300 miles. Olivia's video and photography show the trip to be an amazing adventure.
Date: Nov 19, 2025 -
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Mapping the past, shaping the future , articleFrom the first graduate to new degrees in climate science and GIS, the Department of Geography is charting how people, data, and the planet connect, both in the past and into the future.
Date: Nov 18, 2025 -
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Researchers awarded Forest Service grant to advance forest monitoring science , articleWith support from the U.S. Forest Service, Virginia Tech researchers are developing next-generation tools to track how forests recover, grow, and adapt over time.
Date: Nov 14, 2025 -
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Can the red spruce thrive in Appalachia again? , articleEfforts to expand the range of the red spruce focus on acclimatizing the species to warmer climates.
Date: Oct 24, 2025 -
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One Hokie’s maps make a difference , articleAlumnus Peter Forister turns geography into global impact.
Date: Oct 22, 2025 -
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Retiring does not mean slowing down , articleTom Hammett took students to six continents, boosting economic development through forest products.
Date: Oct 08, 2025 -
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Student finds her calling in conservation , articleAbby Marino’s passion for nature grew from a family devoted to conservation who taught her not just to enjoy the outdoors but to protect it for others.
Date: Sep 29, 2025 -
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Master Naturalists contribute 20 years of stewardship and community impact , articleEach year, volunteers give thousands of hours to science, stewardship, and education.
Date: Sep 10, 2025 -
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Virginia Tech researcher awarded Great Lakes Fishery Commission grant for sea lamprey project , articleAssistant Professor Beth Nyboer was awarded a grant to study how communication around sea lamprey management and control takes place between state authorities and Indigenous communities to identify communication practices and support systems.
Date: Sep 10, 2025 -
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Virginia Water Resources Research Center celebrates 60 years , articleThe Water Center has been operating in Virginia since 1965. It was created by an act of Congress in 1964.
Date: Sep 09, 2025 -
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Chasing storms, catching experience , articleMembers of the Hokie Storm Chasers studied severe weather in the environment designed best to teach it, the Great Plains.
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Video ItemHokie Storm Chase 2025 , video
The 2025 Hokie Storm Chase saw 15 meteorology majors, led by instructor Dave Carroll, put their forecasting skills to the test by taking lessons learned in the classroom about meteorological data and applying it to real world data to make predictions about super cell thunderstorms on the Great Plains, often hundreds of miles away and hours in the future. The chasers then set out for those target areas, successfully intercepting four large storms on the 12-day trip, making it one of the most successful storm chases on record. The ultimate goal for the students was to see a tornado. In northern Minnesota, they saw two.
Date: Jul 30, 2025 -
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College of Natural Resources and Environment celebrates a century of forestry education , articleThe university's first forestry professor, Wilbur O'Byrne, joined the faculty in 1925. Since then, the college has grown to include four departments and offer 12 undergraduate majors.
Date: Jul 21, 2025 -
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CNRE Hokie highlights in photos , article Date: Jul 16, 2025 -
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Three long-time faculty members retire from CNRE: Joe Loferski, Audrey Zink-Sharp, and Mike Aust , articleThree long-serving professors with a combined 111 years in the classroom recently retired from the College of Natural Resources and Environment. They began teaching before email and campus-wide internet access, when students attended class in person, took paper tests, and parking was free.
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Two new faculty join CNRE: Ashleigh Kirker and Pipiet Larasatie , article Date: Jul 16, 2025 -
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Step into a landmark year for CNRE , articleIn 2025, the College of Natural Resources and Environment opens the doors to a yearlong celebration — four distinct milestones, each a gallery in the story of CNRE’s impact across Virginia and beyond.
Date: Jul 16, 2025 -
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Virginia Tech to host global packaging research conference , article Date: Jun 03, 2025 -
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At home in the forest , articleQ&A with Mike Aust, who spent 35 years teaching forestry at Virginia Tech.
Date: May 15, 2025 -
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Students' map recreates historical geography with modern GIS tools , articleThe students used modern map creation software and historical geography to create a map of 1775 Botetourt Cournty for the county's historical society.
Date: Apr 21, 2025 -
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Students help National Park Service improve interpretive programs for visitors , articleAs part of a National Science Foundation study, Virginia Tech graduate students visited dozens of national parks to help the National Park Service understand what makes interpretive ranger programs effective.
Date: Apr 16, 2025 -
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National Champion Trees program revitalized , articleThe Virginia Big Trees program continued after the national program went dark. Now that the national register was restarted, the work by Virginia Big Trees helped land 96 Virginia champions on the list of national champions.
Date: Mar 04, 2025 -
Article ItemCollege of Natural Resources and Environment by the numbers , article
A snapshot of the college presented in a series of infographics.
Date: Jan 15, 2025 -
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The intersection of natural resources and policy , articleKelly Cobourn returned to Virginia Tech with valuable experience working in the field of policy-making after two years working with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris, France.
Date: Jan 15, 2025 -
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Arlice Banks retires , articleAt Arlice Banks’ retirement celebration, one overarching characteristic was repeatedly mentioned: Arlice is a genuinely nice person. Sure, other adjectives adequately describe Arlice: “smart, competent, organized, caring, sincere,” to offer a few — but she is known as much for being the person who brightens the day of everyone she encounters.
Date: Jan 15, 2025 -
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CNRE Hokie highlights in photos , article Date: Jan 15, 2025 -
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New CNRE faculty , articleFangzheng Lyu and Matthew Baker recently joined the College of Natural Resources and Environment faculty.
Date: Jan 15, 2025
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