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Video ItemCategory: campus experience Dance students use Hahn Horticulture Garden for their final project , video
Students from Rachel Rugh's Intermediate/Advanced Dance Technique class will be hosting site-specific dance concerts at the Hahn Horticulture Garden for their final project. The free concerts are open to the public and will be held May 5 at 11:00 a.m. and May 8 at 6:00 p.m.
Date: May 01, 2025 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Celebrating National Therapy Animal Day with VT Therapy Dogs , video
The VT Therapy Dogs came out to the Drillfield to honor National Therapy Animal Day. The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors recently adopted a resolution recognizing the initiative in Montgomery County.
Date: Apr 30, 2025 -
Video ItemVirginia Tech Global Distinction Virginia Tech Helmet Lab updates their ratings for equestrian helmets , video
The rating system update stems from recommendations by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) to test for more impacts that include a wider range of equestrian events.
Date: Apr 28, 2025 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Sun and fun accompany the 64th annual International Street Fair , video
A big crowd gathered at Alumni Mall to experience the cultures, arts, traditions and cuisine of over 40 countries represented by students at Virginia Tech.
Date: Apr 27, 2025 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Students develop sustainable impact solutions for a greener campus , video
The Sustainable Impact Academy is bringing together 15 faculty and staff from across College of Natural Resources and Environment, Pamplin College of Business, and Green Engineering, creating a unique opportunity for students to work in cross-disciplinary teams to tackle sustainability challenges using campus as a classroom. The faculty work as mentors to the students and help them develop a green Request For Proposal.
Date: Apr 23, 2025 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Hokies enjoy the warm weather on campus in Blacksburg , video
Whether it was slacklining on the Drillfield, or the Corps of Cadets enjoying field day, students headed outside to take advantage of the spring weather.
Date: Apr 18, 2025 -
Video ItemCategory: culture 2025 Day of Remembrance at Virginia Tech , video
The Virginia Tech community honors the 32 students and faculty whose lives were lost on April 16th, 2007.
Date: Apr 16, 2025 -
Video ItemVirginia Tech Advantage Sculpting students into artists , video
This course focuses on students developing their creativity through different artistic mediums. Students are provided a wealth of tools at their disposal housed in the Makerspace at the Creativity and Innovation District.
Date: Apr 10, 2025 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Thank you for another successful Thank a Donor Day! , video
Thank a Donor Day marks the conclusion of IMPACT Week, a time when students explore how private support shapes their journey at Virginia Tech. The event highlights the impact gifts make on the university, from scholarships to hands-on learning experiences and research opportunities for students. In true Hokie Spirit, hundreds of students wrote personal notes to recognize and thank those who give back to the university in the spirit of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). Thank you to everyone who made this event a success, and to those who support Virginia Tech!
Date: Apr 10, 2025 -
Video ItemCategory: culture Corps of Cadets test their skills beyond limits during Platoon Tactical Challenge , video
Crawling through muddy waters, running through obstacle courses, and solving puzzles were just some of the daunting tasks set for cadets in this campus wide event. The annual all-day competition requires platoons to use teamwork for different stations meant to challenge them mentally and physically.
Date: Apr 02, 2025 -
Video ItemCategory: culture Major General William Seely III Assumes Role of Commandant of Cadets , video
Interim Commandant of Cadets retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Dwayne Edwards relinquished command of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets to U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William Seely III during morning formation on Upper Quad on Tuesday. Edwards has been serving as the interim commandant since early July when retired U. S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randal Fullhart concluded his 13-year tenure as commandant of cadets. As the commandant, Seely will serve as the highest-ranking military officer at the university and will provide strategic guidance, direction, and supervision to ensure the overall success and effectiveness of the corps. “Virginia Tech is excited to officially welcome Maj. Gen. Seely III to campus as his arrival marks an exciting new chapter for our cadet community and I look forward to the positive impact he will have on the broader Virginia Tech community,” said Frances Keene, vice president for Student Affairs. "His vision for the Corps, which centers around leadership development, academic excellence, and community engagement, aligns perfectly with our mission at Virginia Tech. I am confident that his guidance and dedication to excellence will be invaluable as we continue to uphold the traditions and values of the Corps of Cadets.” “Maj. Gen. Seely is the ideal leader for the corps in this pivotal time. I know he will find the role of commandant as rewarding and meaningful as I did, and his considerable depth of experience will no doubt make a lasting impact within the corps and university community,” said Edwards. A formal change of command ceremony will take place during the annual Change of Command pass in review on the Drillfield on May 3 at 10 a.m. The event is open to the public.
Date: Apr 01, 2025 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Invasive species becomes a delicious dish , video
Catfish was on the menu at the University Club at Virginia Tech for a special two-night dinner that brought attention to a new invasive species of the fish. The Chesapeake Bay blue catfish biomass in recent years has been calculated to have grown from 700 million to 1 billion, which is putting other species at risk. Michael Schwarz, Director of the Virginia Seafood AREC, hopes that bringing awareness to the situation can help create a new sustainable fishing industry while helping to replenish the Chesapeake Bay seafood ecosystem.
Date: Mar 25, 2025 -
Video ItemCategory: research Virginia Tech faculty explain their research at the Faculty Nutshell Talks , video
Presented by the Center for Communicating Science, the Faculty Nutshell Talks is a chance for participants to develop better communication skills when presenting their science to a wider audience.
Date: Mar 13, 2025 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Partnership for Progress , video
The partnership is a shared effort between the Towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg, Montgomery County, the New River Valley Regional Commission, and Virginia Tech. This collaborative effort aims to create a visionary, actionable roadmap for the region’s future. It will focus on the shared challenges and opportunities in our region with the goal of using what is learned to increase collaboration and enhance quality of life.
Date: Mar 13, 2025 -
Video ItemVirginia Tech Global Distinction Forecasting water quality , video
Every week, teams at the Virginia Tech Center for Ecosystem Forecasting make a trip to Falling Creek Reservoir in Vinton, Virginia. The reservoir is one of four that is managed by The Western Virginia Water Authority, and researchers for the center collect data to track the quality of water in the area.
Date: Mar 06, 2025 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience ICAT exhibit promotes connection through art , video
"Carving Out Creativity" encourages visitors to actually touch the artwork. The exhibit is being presented at four installations around Virginia. It allows participants to touch and feel a stone sculpture in one location while virtually connecting to another visitor at a different location.
Date: Mar 04, 2025 -
Video ItemVirginia Tech Global Distinction Research focuses on creating greener chemicals , video
Gukeerat Kukal is a 4th year Ph.D. student in the Department of Sustainable Biomaterials. He is using flow biocatalysis, the process of using enzymes (biological catalysts) within a continuous flow system to carry out chemical reactions, allowing for better control, efficiency, and waste minimization.
Date: Mar 03, 2025 -
Video ItemVirginia Tech Global Distinction Researcher uses human emotions to control construction robot , video
Hongrui Yu is an Assistant Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering. She's using her research to help ease construction workers into the use of robots on the job.
Date: Feb 25, 2025 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Snow day at Virginia Tech , video
Students braved the Drillfield as snow covered Blacksburg's campus.
Date: Feb 19, 2025 -
Video ItemVirginia Tech Advantage Preserving a historic Tennessee community , video
School of Architecture students in the Appalachian Futures Lab have spent a semester coming up with designs for an outdoor community classroom and reflecting space in Sewanee, Tenneesee. The culmination of the project was exhibited in Cowgill Hall.
Date: Feb 12, 2025 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Demonstrating how radon moves through homes , video
Philip Agee, assistant professor of building construction in the Myers-Lawson School of Construction, uses the Heat, Air, and Moisture (HAM) house to demonstrate building physics. The model is also used to visualize how radon can flow from a building's foundation into the air. The CDC has chosen the last week of January to observe Radon Awareness Week, and Agee is also using the model to bring awareness of the invisible dangers of the gas. For more information on radon and how to test for it visit: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/radiological-health/indoor-radon-program/testing/
Date: Jan 29, 2025 -
Video ItemVirginia Tech Global Distinction A tiny fossil leads to a bigger discovery , video
As a vertebrate paleontologist, Helen Burch hopes her research can help contribute to knowledge of the ancient world and how it shaped our present day. Through a recent fossil discovery found excavating a site in Petrified National Park in Arizona, Helen helped discover a new potentially poisonous reptile species Microzemiotes sonselaensis.
Date: Jan 27, 2025 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience 2025 spring semester begins , video
Hokies filled the classrooms, walkways and dining halls as the spring semester got underway Tuesday in Blacksburg and at the Innovation Campus Academic Building One in Alexandria.
Date: Jan 21, 2025 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Ceremonies honor graduates , video
Friends and family gathered December 20 to celebrate graduates at the University Commencement and Graduate School Commencement ceremonies in Cassell Coliseum.
Date: Dec 20, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: academics IDPro Fall 2024 Showcase , video
Engineering students with the Interdisciplinary Projects (IDPro) program at Virginia Tech presented their research projects at the Creativity and Innovation District's main atrium. The program, in its third semester, combines classroom learning and hands-on real world applications for industry partners.
Date: Dec 18, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Students fill up study spaces on Reading Day , video
Braving a cold and windy day, Hokies prepared for final exams during the 2024 fall semester Reading Day. There was also time to unwind and enjoy other activities.
Date: Dec 12, 2024 -
Video ItemVirginia Tech Global Distinction Researching the best methods for printing metal parts , video
Prahalada Rao and his team are using laser powder bed fusion printing to create metal parts that has a wide array of applications. Not only does this save time and money, but Rao says this will give students the knowledge to enter a rapidly rising industry.
Date: Nov 25, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: culture Hokies celebrate International Education Week 2024 , video
International performances, interactive workshops, cultural showcases, and many other events brought faculty, students, and all members of the university community together in celebration of International Education Week. The aim of the week is to expand horizons, celebrate diversity, and encourage connections both in Blacksburg and around the world.
Date: Nov 19, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: culture Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony 2024 , video
The ceremony recognizes the service, sacrifice, and dedication of our veterans and military members.
Date: Nov 11, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience CIA escape room lets participants tackle hands-on scenarios , video
In partnership with the Hume Center for National Security and Technology, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) invited students to play the Inflectors Project Escape Room Adventure. The task was to complete a series of puzzles using a real world scenario within the allotted time frame.
Date: Nov 06, 2024 -
Video ItemVirginia Tech Global Distinction Breitschmid embraces architectural theory , video
Professor Markus Breitschmid in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design was one of four Virginia Tech researchers recently honored with a Jacob A. Lutz III Award for Eminent Scholars. Breitschmid's research is in the field of architectural theory. He has authored eight books and his work has been exhibited and presented at international galleries, including a forthcoming presentation at the Museo de Arte de Lima in Lima.
Date: Nov 06, 2024 -
Video ItemVirginia Tech Global Distinction Researching the intersection of technology and tourism , video
Professor Zheng "Phil" Xiang of the Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management was one of four Virginia Tech researchers recently honored by the Jacob A. Lutz III Awards for Eminent Scholars Endowment. Xiang's research interests include travel information search, social media marketing, and business analytics for the tourism and hospitality industries.
Date: Nov 06, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Student organizations convene for Stroubles Creek cleanup , video
The Society of Plastics Engineers Student Chapter at Virginia Tech teamed up with the Environmental and Water Resources Institute Chapter at Virginia Tech to help clean up Stroubles Creek and the Duck Pond watershed.
Date: Oct 29, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Hokies celebrate Homecoming 2024 , video
Students, alumni and families celebrated Virginia Tech's 2024 Homecoming with festivities across campus.
Date: Oct 26, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Students use their artistic skills to "Get Out the Vote" , video
Travis Head, Associate Professor in the School of Visual Arts, centered his printmaking class project around Election Day 2024. Students were tasked with making print posters with messages that encourage voting and distributed around campus.
Date: Oct 22, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience New Music + Technology Festival continues interdisciplinary performances , video
The festival, presented by the School of Performing Arts and the Institute of Creativity, Arts, and Technology, focuses on new compositions and performance systems.
Date: Oct 15, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: research Helmet cover research is a game changer for Virginia Tech's football team , video
Virginia Tech's Helmet Lab, in collaboration with the university's football team, has been using the SAFR football helmet cover to reduce impact of collisions from game play.
Date: Sep 24, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: culture The Marching Virginians celebrate 50 years with special halftime show , video
Since 1974, The Spirit of Tech has been an integral part of the fabric of Virginia Tech's community. This celebration culminated with past and current members playing in the halftime show of Virginia Tech's football game against Marshall University.
Date: Sep 19, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Construction intern hopes to leave his mark on Virginia Tech's campus , video
Sam Hughes has been gaining real world experience with W.M. Jordan Company and the construction of Hitt Hall. Hughes is also getting guidance from Virginia Tech alumnus and Project Manager Brandon Renick.
Date: Sep 13, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience An inside look at Hitt Hall , video
The latest addition to Virginia Tech's campus offers more classroom space for construction students and an innovative dining experience.
Date: Sep 10, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: research Research into field conditions means better safety for athletes , video
Ava Veith is using her knowledge as a former student athlete to research the effects of field variability on the safety and performance of athletics.
Date: Sep 04, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Excited Hokies enter the 2024 fall semester , video
New and returning Hokies enjoyed friendly smiles, warm sunshine, and the new changes to Virginia Tech's campus on this first day of class.
Date: Aug 26, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Living monument reveals the treasures of Appalachian forests , video
The Forest Botanicals Region Living Monument Storywalk Trail debuted with a celebration that was open to the public at Flag Rock Recreation Area in Norton, Virginia.
Date: Aug 22, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: research New Hokie themed ice cream flavors inspired by summer and scholarship , video
The collaboration between Virginia Tech and Homestead Creamery continues with two new ice cream flavors, Hokie Berry Trail and Hokie Sunset Swirl. Catapulting off the success of Hokie Tracks ice cream, Homestead Creamery once again worked with the Department of Food Science and Technology faculty members Joell Eifert and Brian Wiersema to develop the profiles of the two new flavors.
Date: Aug 20, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Summer lab opens the door to new design majors , video
Students looking to transfer into one of the four design programs in the School of Architecture and School of Design, spent their summer in the Foundation Design Lab. The intensive class touches on all aspects of design, and allows them to become second year students in the program.
Date: Aug 15, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: culture Merry Oak's history continues to be preserved , video
Steve McLellan's respect for old wood led him to an idea to further continue the story with pieces of the historic Merry Oak tree. The local woodworker has spent the last several months fashioning the remnants of the revered tree into a large table, in hopes that it can connect future generations with a piece of history.
Date: Aug 09, 2024 -
Video ItemVirginia Tech Global Distinction Monitoring bluehead chub nests , video
Fourth-year Ph.D. student Thomas Bustamante explains why this species of minnow is crucial to the ecosystems of rivers and streams in Southwest Virginia.
Date: Aug 08, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Virginia Tech forms unique partnership with Roanoke Valley SPCA , video
The collaboration will provide hands-on learning for students as well as research opportunities for faculty. Virginia Tech's School of Animal Sciences newest faculty member Megan Arant will provide a dual role for teaching and also improving the shelter experience.
Date: Aug 05, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Collaborative project aims to improve quality of life for rescued canine , video
Zeke Jennette is a second-year veterinary student in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. While seeking assistance with creating a prosthetic device for Holly, a rescue dog, Jennette found e-NABLE at Virginia Tech, a charitable, design-based student organization sponsored by Virginia Tech's Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics program.
Date: Jul 19, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Engineering capstone course combines multiple disciplines , video
The Interdisciplinary Capstone (IDC) senior design course pulls from all corners of engineering. Student teams work on projects sponsored by industry, faculty, collegiate competitions, or community/non-profit groups.
Date: Jul 17, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Program seeks to educate homeowners on the quality of their water , video
The Virginia Household Water Quality Program provides homeowners of private water systems with affordable testing, interpreting those results, and help to deal with maintaining safety. The program is offered in over 70 counties across Virginia, in collaboration with the Virginia Cooperative Extension and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Date: Jul 10, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Virginia Tech hosts 7th annual Black College Institute , video
Since 2017, rising junior and senior students have participated in this summer enrichment program. BCI is designed to attract underrepresented and/or first-generation students, but also welcomes the participation of any student who has a potential interest in Virginia Tech.
Date: Jul 03, 2024 -
Video ItemVirginia Tech Global Distinction Virginia Tech Transportation Institute explores the global impact of motorcycle safety , video
Richard Hanowski and Carl Cospel from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute are joining forces to create the Motorcycle Collision-Alert and Management System with the goal of helping to reduce motorcycle related crashes in low and middle-income countries. The technology, meant to be low cost and targeted for low-capacity bikes, is focusing on companies that use motorcycle fleets for the delivery services.
Date: Jun 17, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: impact About Virginia Tech Advantage , video
Students describe Virginia Tech Advantage, a university initiative to offer the full educational experience to all students regardless of demonstrated financial need.
Date: Jun 11, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: research Focused ultrasound makes movements on the stage , video
The arts and science has been a passion for Shima Shahab since childhood. Since 2018, Shahab has been working with Billie Lepczyk in the School of Performing Arts using dance to help better visualize complex engineering concepts. In this collaboration, dancers represent the movement of particles in an acoustic hologram forming the shape of an eagle.
Date: Jun 06, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Employee Appreciation and Hokie Wellness Fair 2024 , video
Lane Stadium opened its gates for faculty, staff, and non-student wage employees who work on the Blacksburg campus. Attendees enjoyed food, fun, and music from DJ Flex. In addition, the Hokie Wellness Fair hosted 60 exhibitors this year.
Date: May 16, 2024 -
Video ItemCelebrating our graduates of Spring 2024 , video
A recap of the main university spring 2024 commencement exercises in Blacksburg, Roanoke, and Washington D.C.
Date: May 13, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Spring 2024 University Commencement , video
The main undergraduate ceremony held at Lane Stadium featured keynote speaker and Virginia Tech alumnus Mehul Sanghani '98.
Date: May 10, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Food Science partnership helps small business thrive , video
Alexis Hamilton’s food microbiology lab in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is partnering with local Washington, D.C. based business Soupergirl. The goal is to improve the shelf life of Soupergirl's food products, so the company can expand into bigger markets.
Date: May 10, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Eating contest emphasizes important economic principle , video
Undergrads got to experience the law of diminishing returns first hand in this Department of Economics class. Participants are chosen by their peers to eat as many Swiss cake rolls as time, or their stomachs, will allow.
Date: May 03, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: research Undergraduate research project focuses on multi-robot systems in construction , video
The multidisciplinary research team is using unmanned aerial and ground vehicles on construction sites to find a way to perform real-time inspections for the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The plan is required by the EPA to prevent storm water pollution. The goal is remove the inspectors of construction sites from hazardous situations during SWPPP inspections
Date: Apr 30, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: culture Graduation celebration leaves lasting memories for CNRE Seniors , video
The College of Natural Resources and Environment (CNRE) are sending off their graduating seniors which includes a tradition going back since 1972, the planting of their class tree.
Date: Apr 23, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: culture Day of Remembrance 2024 , video
The Virginia Tech community honors the 32 students and faculty whose lives were lost on April 16th, 2007.
Date: Apr 16, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: culture Hokies come together for spring weekend events , video
A record-setting 18,000 Hokies came together for this year's 3.2-Mile Run in Remembrance, which began with a moment of silence to honor and remember the vibrant lives of the 32 students and faculty who were tragically taken from us in 2007. A variety of other events across campus followed the morning run, including the Spring Game at Lane Stadium.
Date: Apr 13, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Grazing School offers more experiential learning for Ag Tech students , video
Students specializing in Applied Agricultural Management as a part of the Agricultural Technology Program, spent the day with Industry Partners to gain more knowledge of the farming industry.
Date: Apr 13, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: impact The Big Event 2024 , video
The Big Event at Virginia Tech is a student-run day of service that has grown into the second largest event of its kind in the nation. Every spring, thousands of students, faculty, and staff come together to complete nearly 1,200 community service projects throughout Blacksburg, Christiansburg and the New River Valley.
Date: Apr 06, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Virginia Tech hosts Concrete Canoe competition , video
Civil Engineering students representing 11 universities gathered at Claytor Lake State Park in Dublin, Va. for the annual American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Virginias Student Symposium. Virginia Tech's Concrete Canoe team splashed into the competition with a raft that weighed over 200 lbs.
Date: Apr 02, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: research Advancing real world applications for Phased Array Microphonics , video
The project is looking to create a stationary, expandable system of microphones that can pinpoint and amplify specific positions within a given space. Kyle Gruen and his team in the GreyUR undergraduate research program are hoping their system can be used in classrooms, theaters, and other places that use traditional microphone equipment.
Date: Apr 02, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Growley III gets his checkup , video
Growley III, call sign Stryker, receives veterinary care through the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. As the mascot of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Stryker attends many university and community events making it important to keep track of his health. 2 to 3 times a semester, Stryker visits the Veterinary Teaching Hospital for his check up and a health certificate for travel.
Date: Mar 27, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: academics New course provides deeper dive into hydroponics , video
Production of Food Crops in Controlled Environment Agriculture (HORT 4344) is a new class led by instructor Josh Kardos. Students enrolled will learn various hydroponic systems and grow their own crops throughout the semester.
Date: Mar 21, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: culture Memory Palace Project brings collaborative performance to the Cube , video
Annie Stevens, percussion soloist, and Rachel Rugh, dance soloist and choreographer, will perform the 70 minute production. The dance, percussion, and cinematic performance explores how memories impact our daily lives which will include performances of Chris Cerrone's "Memory Palace" and Emily O’Halloran's "Shell". The concert will also feature the Virginia Tech percussion ensemble and university dancer students, including students from Radford University. The show runs March 15-16 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm in the Cube at Moss Arts Center.
Date: Mar 12, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Popular fashion show returns to Moss Arts Center , video
Vêtement de Rue (VDR) is coming back to the stage for 2024. Students across multiple disciplines help run the entire show, and designs are created and modeled by students. The fashion show has sold out the Moss Arts Center in previous years. The performance runs on March 29th from 7 pm to 8:30 pm.
Date: Mar 05, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Histotripsy lab creates meaningful sound for local artist , video
Katherine Nies came to campus to record the unique sounds from Eli Vlaisavljevich's Therapeutic Ultrasound and Non-Invasive Therapies Laboratory. Nies along with her Producer Orion Redwolf are using the recordings on her new song "Sweet Blue". The song was written about her brother Ryan, who passed away from cancer, and the recording took place on what would have been his 40th birthday.
Date: Feb 22, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Building a business from the ground up with the Wood Enterprise Institute , video
The Wood Enterprise Institute is a student-led, faculty-supported organization from the Department of Sustainable Biomaterials in the College of Natural Resources and Environment. The year-long project lets student groups design their own built-from-the-ground-up business model. Faculty encourage sustainability and students get hands-on experience with a real-world product.
Date: Feb 13, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Aerial Circus offers unique workout option for participants , video
The free workshop was held in The Cube at Moss Arts Center, and was made possible in part by a grant from the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology.
Date: Feb 09, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Music artist No-No Boy discusses the creative process with CID students , video
Partnering with the Creativity and Innovation District (CID), the Moss Arts Center presented No-No Boy to connect with students in the living, learning communities. Singer, songwriter Julian Saporiti was joined by his wife and collaborator Emilia Saporiti. As part of their visit, they'll serve as Creativity and Innovation District Fellows, which means living at the CID and doing a lot of work with students.
Date: Feb 07, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Architecture students focus on impact-oriented designs for "Appalachian Futures Lab" , video
Throughout the semester, students will visit the town of Pocahontas, Virginia. The goal is to interact with community groups, document all aspects of structures around the town with photos and drawings, conduct research, and create designs for the community to use for grant proposals.
Date: Feb 05, 2024 -
Video Item2024 Spring semester begins , video
Hokies return to campus as classes begin for the Spring 2024 semester.
Date: Jan 16, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience 2024 Spring semester begins , video
Hokies return to campus as classes begin for the Spring 2024 semester.
Date: Jan 16, 2024 -
Video ItemVirginia Tech Global Distinction Affordable housing drives CNRE undergrad's research , video
Justin Brandt is an undergraduate research fellowship recipient in the College of Natural Resources and Environment. Brandt is studying the effect of encased bamboo on the structural properties of cross-laminated timber.
Date: Jan 04, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience The importance of student representation on the Board of Visitors , video
Hear from the 2022-2023 student representatives, William Storey and Emily Tirrell.
Date: Nov 21, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Graduate cohort holds first student organized art exhibition , video
Nate King says the Master in Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Technologies program is growing. The Assistant Professor in the School of Visual Arts says having a space where students can grow and learn from each other is beneficial to the development of their unique practices.
Date: Nov 20, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Leanne Caret shares experience, insight with Virginia Tech students , video
Meet an inspiring leader with a lifelong pursuit to empower others. Named to Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women list five times in a row, Leanne Caret has a simple philosophy that she’s used to propel her career and invest in others. Learn how she puts it to use for Virginia Tech students in our latest Leaders+ interview.
Date: Nov 17, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Art project turns still images into a full-scale model , video
Students in Associate Professor of Art Travis Head's Drawing Concepts class are working on a collaborative project this semester, building a full-scale set piece from a movie out of cardboard.
Date: Nov 16, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Impact of gifts , video
We’ve done amazing things this year! From cutting-edge research to life-changing student experiences, your support helped us make it possible. Relive some of our favorite moments with us in this special highlight reel, and help us do even more in 2024!
Date: Nov 16, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Living laboratory engages students with hands-on approach to sustainability , video
The Honors College Service-Learning course is playing a supporting role in helping to develop the university's Climate Action Living Laboratory. Students use Virginia Tech's campus and surrounding community as a “living laboratory" to learn about sustainability. The course also offers experiential learning through field trips around the area such as the Catawba Sustainability Center and Homefield Farm.
Date: Nov 15, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: research The impact of human interaction with shelter animals , video
Lisa Gunter and Erica Feuerbacher, Assistant Professors in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, have published a study showing that more time out of the kennels greatly improves the well-being of sheltered dogs.
Date: Nov 15, 2023 -
Video ItemVirginia Tech Global Distinction Stability Wind Tunnel project seeks better data for aerodynamic models , video
The project is sponsored by NASA through their Transformational Tools and Technologies program. It's a part of a broader initiative to enable the aerospace industry to rely more on computer simulations for certifying aircraft. The Virginia Tech Stability Wind Tunnel generates highly documented aerodynamic data from experiments that can be used to test whether simulations are up to the task.
Date: Oct 31, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience The colors of fall brought to you by Virginia Tech , video
Autumn foliage brings pristine views at the university.
Date: Oct 26, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Young engineers find their passion at Frith First-Year Makerspace , video
In its 25th year at the university, Frith Makerspace enables first-year engineering students to learn the basics through hands-on activities and peer mentorship. The goal is to foster a community where collaboration and problem-solving become the foundation of their engineering education.
Date: Oct 19, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Hokie BugFest 2023 , video
The 12th annual free event hosted more than 30 exhibits including Dan Capps Insect Collection, HokieBug Zoo, and the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke. This year's sponsors are the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences through Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech Department of Entomology, Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs, and the W.B. Alwood Entomological Society.
Date: Oct 11, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: culture Caldwell March marks turning point for first-year cadets , video
Each year, first-year cadets march in honor of the 26-mile journey that Addison Caldwell took in 1872 to become the first student at Virginia Tech. The first half takes place during the fall with the second half taking place in spring. The fall march also signifies the end of the red phase of the cadets' training.
Date: Oct 11, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Dedication of Quillen Family Spirit Plaza cements a tradition of philanthropy , video
The plaza was made possible by a $2 million gift from Chris Quillen '98, Hunter Quillen Gresham, and Matt Quillen '06. Their hope is to breathe new life back into the space to create lasting memories for students and alumni.
Date: Oct 02, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: culture Celebrating Indigenous artists and culture , video
The fall exhibition at Moss Arts Center features Native American artist Laurie Steelink, and local Native American artist Victoria Ferguson, who works in the Office of Inclusion and Diversity as the director of the Solitude-Fraction Site. This exhibition features mixed-media assemblages and sculptures, photographs, installations, and a video by Steelink, alongside traditional weaving and beadwork by Victoria Ferguson.
Date: Sep 27, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience New "Papa Bird" statue exemplifies Quillen family legacy at Virginia Tech , video
A new HokieBird statue has landed at Dietrick Hall and is accompanied by "The Spirit of Tech" statue which formally resided at McComas Hall and Squires Student Center. The two statues affectionately called "Mama Bird" and "Papa Bird" are being installed ahead of the dedication to the Quillen Spirit Plaza. Artist Heather Gearhart discusses the process in painting these statues, and Hunter Quillen Gresham shares about the special meaning behind of the symbols painted on "Papa Bird." Read more about the HokieBird statues in this story.
Date: Sep 27, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Inside the new Data and Decision Sciences Building , video
The 120,000-square-feet Data and Decision Sciences Building houses faculty and classes from multiple colleges, including the College of Engineering, the College of Science, and the Pamplin College of Business. The building includes a multilevel commons area, team rooms in which students across disciplines can work together, specialized labs, data visualization classrooms, and more.
Date: Sep 25, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: culture Park(ing) Day exhibition displays stories of Appalachia , video
International Park(ing) Day is a global event that encourages the public to take ordinary parking spaces and turn them into safer, greener, social spaces. In this case, Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia (MAAV) is using it to announce the creation of six to ten new monuments in the Applachian region.
Date: Sep 21, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: academics New course teaches the fundamentals of game design , video
Introduction to Game Design and Game Studies lets students explore the components of game design and create their own games in this new interdisciplinary course from the university's Honors College. Assistant Professor Zach Duer in the School of Visual Arts leads a module focusing on game prototyping and how critical thinking plays a part in how a game is made from the ground up.
Date: Sep 15, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: culture The Marching Virginians record "Tech Triumph" at Moss Arts Center , video
Go behind the scenes for this unique recording in the Anne and Ellen Fife Theater.
Date: Sep 11, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: impact We are Virginia Tech , video
A force for positive change in a world without boundaries. We are the Hokies.
Date: Sep 05, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Local media tour new Corps Leadership and Military Science building , video
As crews put the finishing touches on the Corps Leadership and Military Science Building, Commandant of Cadets Maj. Gen. Randal Fullhart gave a tour of the building to local Virginia media outlets.
Date: Aug 30, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: research Linsey Marr leads collaborative research project to mitigate flu , video
Marr is leading a team of researchers for the Multidisciplinary InvesTIGation to Ease inFLUenza (MITIGATE FLU) project comprised of the University of Michigan, University of Pittsburgh, Emory University, and Georgetown University.
Date: Aug 08, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Summer program delivers fun STEM education at Virginia Tech Drone Park , video
The university welcomed seventh and eighth graders from Alexandria, Virginia for hands-on learning and friendly competition to bolster interest in aviation careers. The camp was made possible with partnership between Boeing and Virginia Tech's Innovation Campus. Staff with the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP) provided guided instruction throughout the day.
Date: Aug 02, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Redefining education with the Honors Minor in Collaborative Discovery , video
The new minor prepares students to tackle real world issues with transdisciplinary, collaborative problem-solving.
Date: Jul 28, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: impact CPES lab innovates chip packaging and creates pathways for future engineers , video
Power electronics packaging plays a vital role in the efficiency of modern electronics. Christina DiMarino, assistant director of the Center for Power Electronics Systems (CPES) says that packaging components of semiconductor chips is important for less energy consumption and fewer material costs. Through internships, Christina hopes to bolster students interested in engineering and help fill a critical need in power electronics packaging.
Date: Jul 21, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: research CHIPS for Virginia Summit , video
Industry, government, and academic leaders convened at Northrop Grumman's headquarters in Falls Church, Va. for the CHIPS for Virginia Summit. The event was a critical conversation on how to propel Virginia forward in the semiconductor economy and celebrate the Virginia Alliance for Semiconductor Technology (VAST), a new statewide alliance of higher education institutions supporting the semiconductor industry. The event hosted by Virginia Tech, focused on how Virginia is matching the momentum generated by the CHIPS and Science Act to support the semiconductor industry.
Date: Jul 20, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: impact C-Tech² explores engineering and campus life at Virginia Tech , video
The Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) offers this program to rising junior and senior high school girls. The two week camp focuses on hands-on learning activities to help guide budding engineers in their future college and professional career paths.
Date: Jul 05, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: culture Leaders by example: Eric Schvimmer , video
Eric Schvimmer, executive vice president of engineering and chief technology officer at Bloomberg Industry Group shares his philosophy for leadership and what makes the Bloomberg family of companies unique.
Date: Jul 03, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience High school students learn from industry professionals at Inside Design camp , video
Chris Pritchett believes education and profession should be intertwined. The associate professor in the School of Architecture brought in Baskervill, a Richmond-based architecture firm, to serve as this year's instructors for the Inside Design summer camp. The goal is to ignite the passions of future architects and serve as an educational experience for the instructors as well. The camp also gave students an insight into the college experience at the university.
Date: Jun 28, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: impact 2023 Extension Master Gardeners College highlights advanced tree steward training , video
The annual conference brings together master gardeners from around Virginia for five days of continuing education from experts and a chance to network with others in their field. The advanced tree steward training was offered this year to give participants tools to create programs and offer better tree knowledge for their area.
Date: Jun 12, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Drone workshop gives Virginia teachers tools to educate the workforce of the future , video
The Improving Pathways into the Geospatial and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technician Workforce (GeoTEd-UAS) is a 5 day course intended to teach educators the workflow of drone operations and enhance their own curriculum to educate future drone pilots. The workshop was hosted by the College of Natural Resources in partnership the Virginia Space Grant Consortium, National Science Foundation, Germanna Community College, and Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Date: May 25, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Kay Castagnoli makes history as a graduate of the Class of 2023 , video
At 85 years old, Kay Castagnoli becomes the oldest person to receive a bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech. Castagnoli exited Lane Stadium on May 13, 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in music, summa cum laude and with honors. Kay shares her thoughts on her love of learning, and how she played one of the toughest piano concertos ever composed for her final recital; Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3
Date: May 13, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: impact CNRE seniors encourage careers in conservation with Humble Hikes , video
Students in the College of Natural Resources and Environment spent the day with students from Humble Hustle Company, a non-profit organization that empowers black youth and connects diverse communities by creating innovative, inclusive spaces that inspire hope and promote giving. The partnership is part of the wildlife students' senior capstone project in conservation biology, in hopes to inspire students to get active in the field. Another goal for the day was to give Humble Hustle students a glimpse inside the college experience on Virginia Tech's campus.
Date: May 02, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: research X.J. Meng shares his passion for innovative research in molecular virology , video
A National Academy member and University Distinguished Professor, X.J. Meng’s twenty-plus year tenure at Virginia Tech includes several successful commercial endeavors. Leading the Meng Lab, the world-renowned researcher’s work focuses on emerging and reemerging viral diseases that impact veterinary and human public health. Meng is widely considered one of the world’s leading scientists in hepatitis E virus, porcine circovirus type 2, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus, and porcine epidemic diarrhea virus. With 22 awarded patents and approximately $53 million in research grant awards to his name, Meng embodies the synergy between academic research and innovation.
Date: Apr 20, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Hokies celebrate reunion, fun, and remembrance during busy spring weekend , video
Good weather made for greater celebration on Blacksburg's campus as alumni, family, and friends gathered on April 14-16, 2023.
Date: Apr 16, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience 2023 Relay for Life at Virginia Tech raises over $200,000 , video
This year's event raised a total of $245,832. Virginia Tech is the largest collegiate Relay for Life event in the nation and has raised millions of dollars in support for the American Cancer Society.
Date: Apr 10, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: impact The Big Event 2023 , video
The Big Event at Virginia Tech is a student-run day of service that has grown into the second largest event of its kind in the nation. Every spring, thousands of students, faculty, and staff come together to complete nearly 1,200 community service projects throughout Blacksburg, Christiansburg and the New River Valley.
Date: Apr 03, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience President of Botswana's presentation on Virginia Tech's campus , video
March 21, 2023 - His Excellency Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, President of Botswana, gives his public presentation, “Merging Conservation, Democracy, and Sustainable Development in Botswana,” in Squires Student Center.
Date: Mar 28, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: research Hokie Tracks ice cream makes its official debut , video
Now available in stores across Virginia, Hokie Tracks ice cream is a result of a collaboration between the nationally ranked Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences , Department of Food Science and Technology, and the award-winning Homestead Creamery, bringing innovative food science research to market with proceeds benefiting student engagement and scholarship as well as Virginia’s economy.
Date: Mar 24, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience President of Botswana visits Virginia Tech with message of conservation and partnership , video
The president of the Republic of Botswana visited Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus on Tuesday, March 21. His Excellency Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi accepted an invitation from Virginia Tech President Tim Sands to visit campus and gave a public presentation, “Merging Conservation, Democracy, and Sustainable Development in Botswana,” in Squires Student Center.
Date: Mar 21, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: research VTTI highlights safer roadway presence for Virginia State Police vehicles , video
The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute held an event to showcase its research and implementation of new red and blue lights in Virginia State Police vehicles. The lights are designed to enhance awareness of trooper vehicles on and off the roadways, as well as provide better overall safety.
Date: Mar 21, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Teaching students the history and science of food , video
The Department of Food Science and Technology is offering a new course to students combining lectures and hands-on lab work. "From Raw to Burnt" stresses the importance of food throughout human history and the process on how it's prepared. Take a look at two of the classes, "The Physics of Cooking Hamburger" and "Jammin' Preserves with and without Sugar".
Date: Mar 14, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience CNRE "unboxes" first Packaging Career Expo , video
The College of Natural Resources and Environment annual spring career fair kicked off in the Commonwealth Ballroom in Squires Student Center. This year a greater emphasis was placed on the packaging sector due to increase of industry demands and student body growth. 22 employers registered for the faculty and student-organized event.
Date: Feb 22, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: academics The science of hot sauce , video
What brings the heat in this popular condiment? Professor Sean O'Keefe in the Department of Food Science & Technology gives us the facts.
Date: Feb 06, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: research Testing water quality in the springs of rural Appalachia , video
Leigh-Anne Krometis, Associate Professor of Biological Systems Engineering, and her team are testing the water of local springs in Welch, WV. Welch is located in McDowell County, one of the 8th poorest counties in the United States.
Date: Jan 30, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: impact American Red Cross profiles student athlete to highlight need for blood donations , video
Ashley Owusu recieved several life saving blood transfusions during her third year in college. Now, Ashley is a transfer student playing for the Virginia Tech women's basketball team. She is campaigning with the American Red Cross to raise awareness about the critical need for blood donations by sharing her story.
Date: Jan 20, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Good Morning America visits Virginia Tech Transportation Institute , video
ABC network's popular morning newscast stopped by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute for a segment on traveling around large vehicles during the holiday season.
Date: Jan 03, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience 2022 Fall Commencement honors Hokies , video
The Fall 2022 University Commencement and graduate ceremonies recognized nearly 3,000 Hokies Dec. 16.
Date: Dec 16, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience What's inside Virginia Tech's Sesquicentennial Time Capsule? , video
The Sesquicentennial Time Capsule Committee members packed memorabilia and historical items at Holtzman Alumni Center, and later held a ceremony near Burruss Hall. The capsule will be opened for the university's bicentennial in 2072. Members of the time capsule committee include Tom Tillar, Clara B. Cox, Kira A. Dietz, Alan Munshower, Judy Ridinger, and Laura Wedin.
Date: Dec 15, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Capstone project allows CMDA students to solve complex problems , video
Students in the College of Science's Computational Modeling and Data Analytics program give their final presentations after a semester of tackling real world obstacles for industry sponsors.
Date: Dec 13, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Industrial Design students manufacture backpacks for Connection to Care program , video
Working with Virginia Tech's Institute of Policy and Governance, students majoring in Industrial Design over several years have developed a backpack for the Connection to Care opioid crisis response program. The students traveled to Fairfield, Virginia to produce 50 prototype backpacks in collaboration with UTS Systems, a manufacturer of military grade shelters. The bags are intended to address the needs of individuals who are housing insecure or struggling with substance misuse, and will be given to the Drop-In Center in Roanoke, Virginia to be field tested so students can learn if improvements need to be made.
Date: Dec 06, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Tracking carbon sequestration in forests is more than meets the eye , video
Brian Strahm teaches his students that forests are a lot more than just trees, leaves, and soil. The professor in the College of Natural Resources and Environment shows how forest growth naturally captures carbon dioxide in the environment.
Date: Nov 07, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: research VTTI teaches high school students about "Sharing the Road" , video
The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute's Sharing the Road program shows students how to safely drive and share the road with semi-trucks through interactive and classroom-driven education.
Date: Nov 01, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Vibrant fall foliage at its peak on Virginia Tech's campus , video
This time of year, the beautiful colors of autumn blanket the university.
Date: Oct 28, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Think Wood exhibit bolsters partnership between colleges , video
Edward Becker, an associate professor in the College of Architecture, Arts and Design says the Southwest Virginia and West Virginia region is the mecca of hardwood resources in North America. Becker's research focuses on using low carbon, sustainable resources for building construction using mass timber products. Specifically, students work with cross-laminated wood. The crucial element? The joint effort with AAD and the College of Natural Resources and Environment. The Think Wood exhibit is presented by the Softwood Lumber Board, and is a culmination of the collaboration between the two colleges.
Date: Oct 19, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: impact 2022 Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign kicks off , video
Bryan Garey, vice president of Human Resources serves as the honorary chair of the 2022 Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign. He shares the importance of the annual workplace giving campaign.
Date: Sep 30, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Emergency Management drone enhances public safety at athletic events , video
The Virginia Tech Emergency Management drone program started in 2019 and is currently in its second year of flight. Chris Bolling tells us how it's improved the overall experience of game day.
Date: Sep 27, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Corps of Cadets signs Memorandum of Understanding with Boeing , video
The memorandum will focus on employment opportunities for Corps members.
Date: Sep 14, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Virginia Tech Rescue Squad receives REVIVE! training , video
Hokie Wellness provided the training for VT Rescue Squad in hopes that the collaboration can lead to better community wide awareness of opioid overdoses.
Date: Aug 30, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Y-Toss event gives new life to used items , video
The YMCA at Virginia Tech coordinates this annual event, which is one of the largest sustainability initiatives on campus. It not only provides students with more affordable options to decorate their dorms, it also helps keep nearly 10 tons of items from the waste stream that end up in landfills.
Date: Aug 18, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Hokies are moving in for the Fall 2022 semester , video
The sights and sounds of move-in day for Fall 2022.
Date: Aug 15, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: research Turfgrass analysis is helping the Pete Dye River Course stay green , video
Take a look at how researchers use precise data to keep turfgrass safe and playable.
Date: Aug 04, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: impact In Conversation: Post-Pandemic Leadership and Engagement , video
Virginia Tech President Tim Sands and Washington State President Kirk Schulz, a Virginia Tech alumnus, share their thoughts on higher education. In part three of this on-on-one conversation, the two discuss being leaders in higher education in a post-pandemic world.
Date: Jul 07, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: research In Conversation: Research Collaborations , video
Virginia Tech President Tim Sands and Washington State President Kirk Schulz, a Virginia Tech alumnus, share their thoughts on higher education. In part two of this on-on-one conversation, the two discuss collaborating on research opportunities.
Date: Jul 07, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: impact In Conversation: The Modern Land-Grant Mission , video
Virginia Tech President Tim Sands and Washington State President Kirk Schulz, a Virginia Tech alumnus, share their thoughts on higher education. In part one of this on-on-one conversation, the two discuss the importance of the land-grant mission.
Date: Jul 05, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: research Using technology and science to cultivate future breeds of wheat , video
Nicholas Santantonio is an Assistant Professor at the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences in the College Agriculture and Life Sciences. Santantonio leads a diverse team of the Small Grains breeding program at Virginia Tech. The purpose is to breed better, more sustainable varieties of wheat and barley.
Date: Jun 30, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Nanoscience training gives teachers big ideas about tiny science , video
Kristen Cox graduated from Virginia Tech in 2016, and has recently returned to campus to participate in the College of Science and their Academy of Integrated Sciences Nanoscience Teacher Training. Activities included hands-on experiments, and demos of electron microscopes. Cox, now a teacher, hopes to bring back what she's learned from the workshops to ignite her students passion for science.
Date: Jun 27, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: research VTTI partners with Commonwealth Cyber Initiative to host technology showcase , video
In an effort to foster collaborative efforts the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) Southwest Virginia Node hosted a technology showcase in partnership with the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI). Participants from around Virginia were able to present research, and network with other CCI nodes. VTTI presented two demos, one of which featured the remote control of an Autonomous Truck-Mounted Attenuator (ATMA) vehicle. The demos highlighted the use of wireless technologies like 5G, and Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) platforms.
Date: Jun 13, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: research Mapping the genetic structure of mosquitos to better understand the spread of malaria and other infectious diseases , video
Igor Sharakov, a professor of the Department of Entomology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, is researching a way to create a three dimensional map of the genomic structure of mosquitos that carry and transmit malaria. Sharakov is in collaboration with Varvara Lukyanchikova, a Fulbright Scholar with the Novosibirsk Scientific Center of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Using this roadway of five different species of mosquitos, the hope is to find a way to eliminate the spread of malaria as well as other infectious diseases.
Date: Jun 02, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Virginia Tech says "Thank you" to faculty and staff on Employee Appreciation Day , video
Food, live music, and fun greeted employees as they entered Lane Stadium for Employee Appreciation Day. The event also featured the Hokie Wellness Health and Benefits fair hosting a wide variety of exhibitors and free massages. Down on Worsham field, Virginia Tech's Doodler Steven White drew free caricatures as employees played games like corn hole and bocce ball.
Date: May 19, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Spring Commencement 2022 , video
A recap of university and college ceremonies held at Lane Stadium and across Virginia Tech's campuses.
Date: May 16, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Hokies show gratitude as Thank a Donor Day returns to campus , video
Thank a Donor day is back on Virginia Tech's campus, students were given an opportunity to send messages to those who have contributed to the success of the university.
Date: Apr 08, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Sports media students make their predictions for Final Four tournament , video
Every year, Bill Roth tasks his students in Introduction to Sports Media with creating an accurate Final Four bracket. Students base their predictions on team statistics and come up with overall rankings as a class.
Date: Mar 17, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Work begins to memorialize the historic Merry Oak tree , video
According to Virginia Tech University Arborist Jamie King, the Merry Oak tree is centuries old and even predates the university itself. The tree was brought down due to a storm on May of 2020. Facilities workers came out on a cold wet morning to load the remains of the tree and transport it to Floyd, Virginia. The wood will be milled and given to an artist to repurpose for future Hokies to rediscover its past.
Date: Mar 04, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: research Research into bamboo shows a sustainable and natural raw building material , video
Jonas Hauptman hopes to teach a new generation of students how to use raw natural materials, and turn these resources into something that has a more environmentally friendly impact. Hauptman, an associate professor in the School of Architecture and Design, is researching bamboo as this sustainable material in hopes that it can be used as a more eco friendly alternative to traditional building constructs.
Date: Feb 23, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: academics CAUS students bring "New Realities" to The Cube at Moss Arts Center , video
Students in Aki Ishida's thesis class displayed their works at The Cube to present new ideas on how architecture could look in the future. Using 360 degree animations on the Cyclorama, and projection mapped models, students were able to showcase architectural designs through not so traditional means.
Date: Feb 18, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Celebrating graduates at Virginia Tech's fall commencement , video
Undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies were held at Cassell Coliseum on December 17.
Date: Dec 17, 2021 -
Video ItemCategory: academics CNRE Museum collection seeks to expand to broaden students hands-on learning experiences , video
The College of Natural Resources and Environment gives students the opportunity to learn about wildlife specimens inside the classroom through its museum collection located at Cheatham Hall. The museum is looking to expand its resources by asking for public donations of their own personal collections to help further education and outreach.
Date: Dec 03, 2021 -
Video ItemCategory: research Pedestrian accident survivors turn to Virginia Tech Transportation Institute research to save lives , video
Pedestrian Safety Solutions, LLC is working with the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute on their LED lighting system Auto Motion Alert. The lighting system is outfitted on the front of a vehicle to help alert pedestrians and other road users to how fast and what direction the vehicle is traveling. Paul Schaye, founder of Pedestrian Safety Solutions and Alexandria Rossi-Alvarez, a PhD student at VTTI have both been impacted by roadway accidents and hope their research will help prevent further pedestrian fatalities. Schaye has also donated $40,000 to support VTTI's mission to save lives. October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, which raises awareness and reminds drivers to look out for pedestrians, cyclists, and other roadway users.
Date: Oct 11, 2021 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Virginia Tech Science Festival ignites scientific interest in elementary students , video
Students from Indian Valley elementary in Floyd, Virginia participate in the Virginia Tech Science Festival. Experiments included creating homemade lava lamps, and magnetic slime. Orion Living-Learning Community hosted the event, which included campus tours. The Festival will continue through November, for all schools around the area.
Date: Oct 07, 2021 -
Video ItemCategory: research Preparing ancient fossils to become a modern digital exhibit , video
Sterling Nesbitt, Associate Professor for the Department of Geosciences in the College of Science, is working on preparing fossils of <i>Teleocrater</i> for 3-D printing and digitization. This exhibit is set to be an interactive experience that can be viewed from anywhere in the world. This work is supported by the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT).<br>
Date: Sep 21, 2021 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience First-Year cadets take part in annual parade , video
The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets’ first-year cadets took part in the New Cadet Week Parade on the Drillfield. The marks the end of the cadet’s first week of training.
Date: Aug 21, 2021 -
Video ItemCategory: research Researching flavors for meat alternatives to endangered fish species , video
Cierra James, a graduate student in the Department of Food Science and Technology, is working to analyze the compounds that give Yellowfin and Bluefin tuna their flavor. The idea is to create a plant and cell culture based meat alternative for the endangered fish.
Date: Aug 03, 2021 -
Video ItemCategory: research Bioplastic development means new way of sustainability on farms , video
CALS assistant professor Dr. Rebecca Cockrum, and graduate student Hailey Galyon are working to develop a bioplastic from bacteria in order to replace single-use plastics on farms.
Date: Jul 30, 2021 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Flags and banners installed in observance of sesquicentennial celebration , video
Commemorative flags and banners are installed across the Blacksburg campus in observance of Virginia Tech's Sesquicentennial celebration. The university will observe the 150th anniversary of its founding from July 2021 - December 2022.
Date: Jul 09, 2021 -
Video ItemCategory: academics 2021 Spring Commencement returns to Lane Stadium for in-person ceremonies , video
Graduates walked across the stage as their names were called during 16 in-person ceremonies held at Lane Stadium May 10 - 16. The individual college ceremonies celebrated students while adhering to public health guidelines.
Date: May 16, 2021 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Cornerstone Moment: Alumna Jane Lyle ’66 looks back on her time as a student at Virginia Tech , video
Jane Lyle recalls her time living in Hillcrest Hall as a student, and some of the different rules women had to follow during her tenure at Virginia Tech.
Date: May 03, 2021 -
Video ItemCategory: culture Virtual Run in Remembrance 2021 , video
Hokie Nation once again participated virtually to run/walk over three days to honor the 32 lives lost on April 16th, 2007.
Date: Apr 19, 2021 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Thousands of students head to Lane Stadium for COVID-19 vaccination clinic , video
The chairs and tables were lined up as volunteers prepared to give a shot in the arm to students arriving at Lane Stadium's vaccination clinic.
Date: Apr 15, 2021 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience The importance of being vigilant and wearing masks during the COVID-19 pandemic , video
Hokies in their own words explain why now, more than ever, the Virginia Tech community must remain committed to adhering to public health safety guidelines.
Date: Feb 09, 2021 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Students answer calls for Virginia Tech's COVID-19 helpline , video
Students with the university's helpline say why it's important to help out in getting information to the community about Virginia Tech's ongoing response to COVID-19. The helpline number is 540-231-7600, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. And on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Date: Feb 09, 2021 -
Video ItemPresidents Pickleball match showcases the new Rec Sports Field House , video
Tracy Vosburgh, Senior Associate Vice President for University Relations, challenged President Tim Sands and Frank Shushok, Vice President for Student Affairs, to a game of Pickleball at the newly built Rec Sports Field House.
Date: Feb 02, 2021 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience The new year brings in new snow fall , video
With the new year 2021, comes a new snow fall in Roanoke, Virginia.
Date: Jan 08, 2021 -
Video ItemFall 2020 Virtual Commencement , video
Virginia Tech's online commencement ceremony for the December 18th, 2020 fall graduation class.
Date: Dec 19, 2020 -
Video ItemCategory: research Virginia Gov. Northam announces AFID grant for the Catawba Sustainability Center , video
Governor Ralph Northam visited Virginia Tech's Catawba Sustainability Center to announce the Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) funding for the center. Through a partnership with Roanoke County, the center will develop a distribution and educational network to grow medicinal herbs found locally in the region.
Date: Dec 10, 2020 -
Video ItemCategory: research Rural Roadway opening at VTTI bridges the gap between urban and rural road research , video
The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute holds a ribbon cutting to open its new Rural Roadway test track. The roadway tests vehicles and automation in a rural setting to better understand roads that are off the beaten path.
Date: Nov 19, 2020 -
Video ItemCategory: research Animal Cancer Care and Research Center opens for comprehensive care of dogs and cats , video
The Virginia Tech Animal Cancer Care and Research Center is a comprehensive cancer care and clinical research center offering integrated services, including medical, surgical, and radiation oncology, and frontline cancer diagnostics and treatment for dogs and cats.
Date: Nov 12, 2020 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience The Army experience lands on Virginia Tech's campus , video
The North Carolina National Guard 1-130 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, landed 2 AH-64 Apache helicopters on the grounds of Virginia Tech for the Corp of Cadets annual branch orientation day. The experience gives cadets a close up view of real military hardware, as well as insight on future career paths.<br>
Date: Nov 10, 2020 -
Video Item"Theatre Through Windows" combines service with improv performance , video
Undergraduates in Dr. Ozzie Abaye's Agriculture, Global Food Security and Health course through the School of Plant Environmental Sciences recently performed for residents of Commonwealth Senior living in Christiansburg. Students Rose Scannell, Mary Weeks, Sara Rheintgen, and Noreen Karam are tasked with a service learning project and have come under the mentor ship of Theatre Through Windows co-creators Courtney Surmanek and Stephen T. Licardi. Commonwealth's Activities Director, Corinne Shelor also helped create Theatre Through Windows as a source of engagement for seniors living in the center during the COVID-19 pandemic. Activies include sing-a-longs, poetry, charades and other interactive games while maintaining distance between the students and residents.
Date: Oct 14, 2020 -
Video ItemCoach, players remind Hokies to stay safe , video
With college football season underway, the Virginia Tech Hokies football team wants to remind all fans to do their part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Date: Oct 01, 2020 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Students highlight a decade of PRISM with video project , video
The student run ad agency PRISM of Pamplin College of Business, recently celebrated ten years on campus with a new logo. Behind the scenes, students are creating a video to highlight the beginning and future of PRISM.
Date: Sep 18, 2020 -
Video Item"Blacksburg Delivers" brings local dining options to campus , video
Faculty, staff, and students will have a new option to order from their favorite local restaurant and have it delivered on Virginia Tech's campus. Blacksburg Delivers is a partnership between the town of Blacksburg, local businesses, and Virginia Tech. Hungry customers can go to http://blacksburgdelivers.com/
Date: Sep 11, 2020 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience New measures bring commitment to keeping dining halls safe , video
The approach to dining, like many things, has changed this year at Virginia Tech. Vice president for student affairs, Frank Shushok, says Dining Services is committed to providing safety to both students and employees.
Date: Aug 31, 2020 -
Video ItemInstalling tents to give Hokies more space on campus , video
Virginia Tech Facilities crews are setting up tents around various shared spaces around campus. In lieu of students congregating indoors, the goal is to maintain physical distancing while still fostering a social environment.
Date: Aug 11, 2020 -
Video ItemCategory: culture Graduates of the Class of 2020 share home commencement ceremonies for #HokieGrad , video
The Class of 2020 celebrated their graduation a lot differently than classes before. We asked Hokies to share their on-line commencement experiences through social media platforms with #HokieGrad.
Date: May 22, 2020 -
Video Item2020 Spring Commencement Online Recap , video
Highlights of Virginia Tech's online commencement ceremony for the class of 2020.
Date: May 17, 2020 -
Video ItemRun in Remembrance goes virtual for 2020 , video
For this year's annual Run in Remembrance, Hokies around the world came together virtually. Through efforts to encourage social distancing, participants ran and walked far more than the 32,000-mile goal to honor the 32 lives lost on April 16, 2007. According to the Stridekick app, which was used to track the virtual run, participants logged more than 80,000 virtual miles.
Date: Apr 19, 2020 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Reiss Gidner - College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences 2020 Outstanding Senior , video
Profile of Reiss Gidner, 2020 Oustanding Senior for the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
Date: Apr 15, 2020 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Brittany Christensen - College of Natural Resources and Environment 2020 Outstanding Senior , video
Profile of Brittany Christensen, 2020 Outstanding Senior for the College of Natural Resources and Environment.
Date: Apr 14, 2020 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Student cares for wildlife from home to serve her community , video
Fourth year student Hannaleah Hoyt is taking her work home with her, thanks to an emergency order that was recently passed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Working for the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke, Hannaleah is now able to care for her furry "patients."
Date: Apr 01, 2020 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Graduate Student Rachel Padget talks about the Importance of Prevention , video
Rachel Padget, a graduate student at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, gives advice in how her fellow Hokies can help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Date: Mar 20, 2020 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience A Message from Vice President of Strategic Affairs Menah Pratt-Clarke , video
Menah Pratt-Clarke, Vice President of Strategic Affairs addresses the Virginia Tech community to remember what is important and to embody our Principles of Community.
Date: Mar 19, 2020 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Frank Beamer with a message for Virginia Tech Hokies , video
Frank Beamer, former head coach of Virginia Tech football, shares tips on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Date: Mar 18, 2020 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Learning the Foundations of Cider Making , video
Local businesses from around the area came to Virginia Tech's campus to participate in a course on the fundamentals of cider and perry production. The event featured workshops, lectures, and hands- on lab work to teach participants how to make quality cider. Virginia Tech alumnae Brianna Valliere ’16, a fermentation specialist, instructed the class in the scientific aspects and how they affect the cider making process.
Date: Mar 17, 2020 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Using proper techniques in Handwashing , video
Dr. Renee Boyer with the Department of Food Science and Technology, demonstrates the proper way to wash your hands to prevent the spread of illness.
Date: Mar 03, 2020 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Hundreds of Hokies Suit Up for Career Outfitters One-day Event , video
Hokies from around campus packed the Smith Career Center for the annual Career Outfitters event. This one day event for Virginia Tech students, offered free professional attire for students. Donations were made by faculty, staff, and alumni as well as others around the surrounding community.
Date: Jan 31, 2020 -
Video ItemCategory: culture Advancing Diversity Mid-Year Summit , video
More than 100 stakeholders from around the University, attended the Advancing Diversity Mid-Year Summit. Abigail Stewart, professor of Psychology and Women's Studies at the University of Michigan, was invited to give her expertise on importance of inclusion and diversity on college campuses. Virginia Tech President Tim Sands delivered opening remarks. The InclusiveVT event also included panel discussions, poster exhibits, and workshops for participants.
Date: Jan 17, 2020 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Morning snow blankets Blacksburg campus , video
The first snow of 2020 blanketed Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus in the morning hours on Jan. 7.
Date: Jan 07, 2020 -
Video ItemCategory: culture Graduate School Fall Commencement 2019 , video
Proud parents, students, and faculty gathered for Virginia Tech's Graduate School Fall Commencement 2019 at Cassell Coliseum.
Date: Dec 20, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: research Conservation and biodiversity of fish and wildlife , video
Emmanuel Frimpong, Professor in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, talks about his research in maintaining biodiversity and conservation of rare species.
Date: Dec 02, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: culture Six alumni honored with addition to War Memorial Pylons , video
A ceremony to honor six Virginia Tech alumni was held on Nov. 15, 2019. Family and friends gathered at the War Memorial to pay tribute and reveal the names on the Honor and Ut Prosim Pylons. The honored were Tech Sgt. Peter Kraines of the Class of 2010, Sgt. William E. Hawkins of the Class of 1971, Maj. Norman R. Hurst of the Class of 1952, Spc. Fletcher L. Lewis of the class of 1965, Lt. j.g. William L. Sloop of the Class of 1967, and 2nd Lt. Jerry W. Smith of the Class of 1972.<br>
Date: Nov 18, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Autumn colors on Virginia Tech's campus , video
Fall foliage on campus is gorgeous, but this puts them in a different perspective.
Date: Oct 29, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: research First drone deliveries in the U.S. begin in Christiansburg , video
Drone delivery is now being launched for a trial run. Launched by Wing, in partnership with Virginia Tech's Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP), drones were sent to three locations around Christiansburg. One included the home of the Joyce family, who received a package from Blacksburg-based company Sugar Magnolia.
Date: Oct 21, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Boundless Impact: Virginia Tech celebrates campaign launch , video
Virginia Tech launched the most ambitious fundraising and engagement campaign in its history. Thousands of students and alumni spent this weekend celebrating with a kick-off event at the Moss Arts Center, followed by a free concert on the Drillfield, and ending with the Virginia Tech Hokies football team taking on Rhode Island.
Date: Oct 14, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: research HokieTalks: Fighting vector-borne diseases with math , video
Leah Johnson with the Department of Statistics in the College of Science, presents "Fighting vector-borne diseases with math."
Date: Oct 08, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: research HokieTalks: Improving the role of animals in climate change , video
Robin White with the Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, gives her presentation "Improving the role of animals in climate change."
Date: Oct 08, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: research HokieTalks: Tracking air pollution to aid the design of healthy neighborhoods , video
Steve Hankey with the School of Public and International Affairs in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies, gives his presentation "Tracking air pollution to aid the design of healthy neighborhoods."
Date: Oct 08, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: research HokieTalks: Tsunamis - Of sand and computers , video
Robert Weiss with the Department of Geosciences in the College of Science, gives his presentation "Tsunamis: Of sand and computers."
Date: Oct 04, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: research HokieTalks: Coastal Geotechnics - From sand castles to sea mines , video
Nina Stark with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering, gives her presentation "Coastal Geotechnics : From sand castles to sea mines."
Date: Oct 04, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: academics HokieTalks: Sea levels are rising - Solutions for watermen and waterbirds , video
Sarah Karpanty with the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation in the College of Natural Resources and Environment, gives her presentation "Sea levels are rising: solutions for watermen and waterbirds."
Date: Oct 04, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience NFL Films comes to campus for documentary of Bruce Smith , video
NFL Film crews came to Virginia Tech's campus to follow Virginia Tech Sports and NFL Hall of famer Bruce Smith, for a documentary on Smith's life.
Date: Oct 01, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience A stroll through Hahn Horticulture Garden , video
If you’re ever in need of a nice quiet space, the Hahn Horticulture Garden is a great place to reflect and relax.
Date: Sep 12, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience State of the University 2019 Highlights , video
Highlights from the Virginia Tech State of the University address on September 6th, 2019. Presented by President Tim Sands.
Date: Sep 07, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Hokie parents give advice to new students , video
As moving day comes to a close in 2019, new Hokie parents send their kids off while giving them advice on their future endeavors on the campus of Virginia Tech.
Date: Aug 22, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience President Tim Sands remarks on Virginia Tech receiving award for Excellence in Counterintelligence , video
August 19th 2019 - President Tim Sands speaks on behalf of Virginia Tech, receiving the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency's (DCSA) 2018 Excellence in Counterintelligence award. The award is presented to companies and institutions, that provide the highest standards of counterintelligence. The recipient supports the U.S. government through cooperation in efforts to thwart the theft of sensitive or classified U.S. information and technology by foreign entities. The award was presented by Carrie L. Wibben, Deputy Director of the DCSA.
Date: Aug 20, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: impact High School students engage in hands-on learning at NanoCamp 2019 , video
Students from around the area came to the campus of Virginia Tech to experience NanoCamp. The three day event shows young budding scientists how nanotechnology is integrated in the College of Science; As well as how it affects everything around us.
Date: Aug 13, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Dean Laura Belmonte's first day at Virginia Tech , video
Dean Laura Belmonte of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, spends her first day walking around Virginia Tech's campus with her two dogs, Willy and James. Dean Belmonte talks about her vision and why she chose Virginia Tech.
Date: Aug 01, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: culture Descendants come home to the Fraction Family House , video
Family members recently toured the Fraction Family House. Kerri Moseley-Hobbs, a Fraction family descendant, says it's much more than just a reunion.
Date: Jul 26, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: culture Hispanic College Institute empowering students in 2019 , video
Over 130 rising juniors and seniors came to the campus of Virginia Tech, to take part in college preparatory activities and attend STEM related workshops. The yearly program is presented by the Virginia Latino Higher Education Network (VALHEN). Its purpose is to empower and mentor students over the hurdles of seeking higher education.
Date: Jul 25, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Meet a Hokie: Jesika McDaniel , video
Jesika McDaniel is a junior majoring in Biological Systems Engineering. Jesika recently traveled to New Orleans, Louisiana to test how well faucet filters worked in lead-contaminated homes.
Date: Jul 18, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: research Virginia Tech Helmet Lab director on flag football helmet ratings , video
Steve Rowson, the director of the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab, discusses ratings for flag football protective headgear. Ratings can be found at www.vt.edu/helmet.
Date: Jun 27, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: culture Black College Institute Ignites the Passions of Rising High School Seniors , video
During the week of June 16th through June 21st, high school seniors from around the area participated in Black College Institute. BCI is a college preparatory experience that engages students with hands-on learning activities from all colleges on the campus of Virginia Tech. Natasha Saunders, Director of SOAR (Student Opportunity Achievement Resources), says the program helps students figure out what they want to do with their life while nurturing their passions. Saunders also says, BCI helps with retention when students realize where they want to pursue their academic career. Black College Institute has yielded 72% of black college applicants for the coming Fall 2019-2020 semester at Virginia Tech.
Date: Jun 25, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: culture Reunion Weekend 2019 , video
Over 400 alumni came home to Virginia Tech's campus on June 6-9, 2019. Hokies at the reunion took part in tours, workshops, and other festivities, which culminated in a fireworks show over the University's Pylons.
Date: Jun 11, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: culture 2019 Spring Graduate Commencement , video
The ceremony for the 2019 Spring graduate commencement at Cassell Colosseum.
Date: May 16, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Virginia Tech Blockchain Challenge , video
This semester long event wrapped up by the Department of Computer Science in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, had students create an application that would benefit the Hokie community. Using Blockchain and the EOSIO software provided by Block.one, five teams built applications that tackled student attendance along with an alternative to Hokie Passport.
Date: May 14, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Breaking through Adversity - Andrew Young's Instrumental Inspiration , video
Limitations are self imposed according to Andrew Young, a junior at Virginia Tech. Young was born without a left arm from the elbow down. With little more than a rubber band and a plastic spoon, he taught himself how to play guitar. Now he's in a band, and performs solo. Recently he took to the stage at the Big Event, and hopes that his music can be an inspiration to others.
Date: Apr 24, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: academics FutureHAUS Dubai Exhibition on Virginia Tech's Drillfield , video
After winning the 2018 Solar Decathlon Middle East in Dubai, FutureHAUS Dubai comes home to Virginia Tech for a one month exhibition in April. FutureHAUS is also open to the public, showcasing its state of the art design. After its stint on campus, FutureHAUS Dubai will ship to New York City at Times Square, for its annual design week.
Date: Apr 17, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Hokies Gather for Spring Weekend Events , video
Thousands of Hokies flocked to Virginia Tech's campus on Saturday, April 13th for Spring Weekend. The 3.2 Run in Remembrance started the day, with over 14,000 people taking part. This was followed by Student Affair's family tailgate, and also the kick off of Virginia Tech football's Spring Game.
Date: Apr 15, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Thank a Donor Day 2019 , video
Students were given the opportunity to thank donors for their generous support this year. The week was highlighted by Tradition Tuesday, a free "Hokie Cab" ride around campus, and wrapped up with Thank a Donor Day. Students were given blank thank you cards, so that they could write their own personal message thanking those that have given their time and monetary support.
Date: Apr 12, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Pamplin Business College Data Analytics Hackathon , video
Students were tasked to come up with the next big Superhero movie in a short Hackathon. The goal is to teach students to tackle real world scenarios using their skill sets in data analytics.
Date: Apr 02, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Graduate Students attend Virginia Tech's first ComSciCon , video
The inaugural Communicating Science Conference, better known as ComSciCon, kicked off at the Lyric Theatre in Blacksburg. The two day event had Virginia Tech graduate students attending work shops at the Graduate Life Center designed to give them better tools in communicating their prospective sciences. Allison Hutchison, the Organizing Committee Chair, says the importance of communicating effectively is vital to better comprehension of the great work done at Virginia Tech.
Date: Mar 11, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Moose the Therapy Dog named VVMA 2019 Animal Hero , video
Cook Counseling Center's therapy dog Moose was recently awarded the Virginia Veterinary Medical Associations for his dedication to the mental well-being of students, staff, and overall community at Virginia Tech. Trent Davis says Moose is an important part in animal assisted therapy, and has paved the way for two other dogs, Derek and Wagner.
Date: Mar 01, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Field Experiences in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation , video
Students from Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment, braved cold temperatures and steep terrain to get hands on experience in surveying tract boundaries in Fishburn forest. Not only will this prepare them for real world environments, it will also give them valuable knowledge for careers in their future.
Date: Feb 25, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Chicken Parm Day at Owens Hall , video
Chicken Parmesan day has become a staple for any hungry Hokie student on campus. On Wednesday, February 13th, Virginia Tech Dining Services broke their record and sold 2,881 chicken parm plates. We asked students why they love the meal so much, now that it's become such a phenomenon at the university.
Date: Feb 14, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Welcome Back Hokies ! , video
We would like to give a warm welcome back to the students of Virginia Tech, as we kick off Spring Semester 2019
Date: Jan 25, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Students "Hurry" to Class , video
January 22, 2019, was the first day of Spring Semester. It was also really cold ! So much so that students had to "hurry" to get indoors.
Date: Jan 22, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Fall 2018 Graduate Commencement , video
Virginia Tech holds its graduate ceremony on December 14th, 2018 in Cassell Coliseum
Date: Dec 14, 2018 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Fall 2018 Commencement Setup , video
The set up for the University's Fall Commencement Ceremony 2018 at Cassell Colisseum
Date: Dec 13, 2018 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Virginia Tech Snow Fun , video
It was the first real snowfall of the season, and some students were having a little fun on the Drillfield. Watch them make a snow angel, play "snow" quidditch, and build a snowman.
Date: Dec 10, 2018 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Duck Pond , video
Ducks at the Virginia Tech duck pond !
Date: Dec 07, 2018 -
Video ItemCategory: research A historic gift: Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC , video
A historic announcement is made as the Fralin family donates $50 million to the newly named Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC. President Tim Sands, Executive Director Michael J. Friedlander, and Heywood Fralin, all talk about the biggest gift in Virginia Tech's existence.
Date: Dec 06, 2018 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Billy Lin , video
Billy Lin is a Senior at Virginia Tech. In this video, he talks about why he chose Virginia Tech and the importance of giving back after graduation.
Date: Dec 03, 2018