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Two students use unique college prep course, U.S. State Department program to come to Virginia Tech , articleIn part because of a program called Elimisha Kakuma and a multi-pronged effort that included Virginia Tech’s Center for Refugee, Migrant and Displacement Studies, Virginia Tech’s participation in a unique U.S. State Department program called Welcome Corps on Campus, intense collaborative fundraising efforts, and involvement from several Blacksburg stakeholders, two South Sudanese students from Kakuma Refugee Camp have enrolled at Virginia Tech for the fall semester
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Fall census shows growing enrollment, retention rate , articleVirginia Tech’s fall census revealed that the undergraduate student enrollment number is on target with university officials’ goals, student retention remains strong, and the first-year student class entered with the highest grade-point average ever for an incoming group at the university
Date: Oct 14, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech’s research power noticed in latest Times Higher Education rankings , articleVirginia Tech ranked No. 63 among U.S. institutions in the latest Times Higher Education World University rankings — a three-spot jump from a year ago — and the university ranked tied for No. 15 among public Carnegie Class-Very High Research land-grant universities, which is one of the university’s key performance indicators in its pursuit of becoming a top-100 global school.
Date: Oct 09, 2024 -
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Ut Prosim on display as Virginia Tech students and employees help with local cleanup efforts , articleGroups of Virginia Tech students and employees are assisting with flood recovery efforts in the New River Valley stemming from Hurricane Helene, including a small group that traveled to the nearby community of Eggleston in Giles County to clean up debris at a campground along the New River
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Virginia Tech named a top-25 public university in U.S. News & World Report rankings , articleVirginia Tech was ranked tied for No. 21 in the National Universities class for Top Public Schools in the latest U.S. News & World Report 2024-25 Best Colleges rankings and tied for No. 51 overall.
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Ben Thomas strives to keep Virginia Tech track programs in stride , articleThomas ’92, a Lynchburg, Virginia native who was a distance runner at Virginia Tech and graduated with an English degree, coached an Olympic gold medalist this summer and now oversees Virginia Tech's track and field programs.
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On-campus housing now available for students in recovery from substance use disorders , articleThe Roost is a new living-learning community for students in recovery from substance use disorders. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Roost is scheduled for noon Friday outside of Payne Hall – the first of many events planned for National Recovery Month held each September.
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Virginia Tech Innovation Campus' first building nears completion , articleThe Innovation Campus Academic Building One, set to open early next year, has cutting-edge features and is being built with technology befitting of a university committed to expanding the workforce in the areas of computer science and computer engineering.
Date: Aug 19, 2024 -
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Blazing trails in Hollywood , articleVirginia Tech faculty and staff encouraged Michelle Krusiec to tap into her creative side when she was pursuing her theatre arts degree, and she created a show that impressed the power players in Hollywood, launching her into the entertainment industry and leading to a successful career as an actress, writer, and director.
Date: Aug 16, 2024 -
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Researchers use engineering to study the effects of cannabis on the brain , articleElectrical engineering and neuroscience researchers collaborate on a device that can help understand the effects of cannabis on memory and learning.
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Alumnus plants his flag in a growing sport , articleKyle Bailey, who hosts a highly rated sports radio show in Charlotte, was chosen to be the play-by-play voice for USA Football’s top international flag football event in mid-July. The Christiansburg native spent a week in Los Angeles broadcasting USA Football’s “Week at The One,” a series of elite flag football competitions
Date: Aug 15, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech student receives scholarship at Hoda Kotb birthday celebration , articleI'yana James, a first-generation student pursuing a degree in public relations, was in New York City, along with her mother, Toshia, as part of the “Today” show live birthday festivities for famous alumna Hoda Kotb.
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Alumnus plays large role in designing Innovation Campus’ future , articleSven Shockey, graduate of Virginia Tech’s School of Architecture, leads the team responsible for the contemporary design of the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus’ first building in Alexandria.
Date: Aug 09, 2024 -
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Hokies rock Paris house , articleKaitlin Reese and James Morrison were surprised to be asked to go to Paris for the Summer Olympics, but they are putting their unique skills to use, serving instrumental roles in orchestrating the festivities at Team USA House, a central gathering place for U.S. fans, athletes, and athletes’ families.
Date: Aug 05, 2024 -
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Going once, going twice, sold! , articleBrian Damewood's weariness of the media industry led to him returning to the family business of auctioneering, and the Virginia Tech alumnus has become one of the world's best in the competition, winning a world championship last year at the International Auctioneering Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering leads the way in U.S. News & World Report graduate school rankings , articleThe ongoing commitment to research, teaching, and engagement continue to be reflected in university rankings, as several of Virginia Tech's engineering graduate programs are rated highly in U.S. News & World Report’s annual engineering graduate school rankings released Tuesday.
Date: Jun 18, 2024 -
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Global rankings spotlight Virginia Tech’s sustainability, food security efforts , articleTimes Higher Education Impact Rankings, which assess universities against the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, were released Wednesday, and Virginia Tech ranked in the top 75th percentile of participating world universities in six of the goals. Overall, the university received a top-200 ranking globally out of more than 1,800 schools worldwide.
Date: Jun 13, 2024 -
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Going the distance , articleDave Cianelli has built the Virginia Tech men’s and women’s track and field programs into two of the nation’s best. Now, after 23 years as the leader of both, the longtime director is running the anchor leg of a 42-year coaching career. He concludes his coaching days when a contingent of Hokies compete later this week at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
Date: May 31, 2024 -
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Leading the way , articleVirginia Tech is committed to educating the leaders of the future — and to creating the opportunities that move leadership into action.
Date: May 23, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech to honor nearly 8,000 graduates in commencement ceremonies , articleVirginia Tech will begin a week-long celebration of graduating seniors and graduate students along with their families. The university will host commencement ceremonies at various locations through Sunday. Those commencement ceremonies begin Wednesday with three colleges holding events, starting with the Graduate School’s ceremony at 10 a.m. ET at Cassell Coliseum
Date: May 03, 2024 -
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Taking a swing in world of landscape architecture , articleA trip to a national conference two years ago led to an internship for Connor Nguyen, and now that internship has helped Nguyen obtain a full-time position with a landscape architecture firm in Pinehurst, North Carolina, one of the nation's premier golf destinations.
Date: Apr 26, 2024 -
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Students race to participate in Relay for Life , articleMore than 1,000 Virginia Tech students, staff members, and people in the community took part in the Relay for Life event April 19 that helps to raise money for cancer research and patient care. The student-led event is the one of the largest college Relay for Life affairs of its kind in the country.
Date: Apr 24, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech to start delivering financial aid notifications , articleThe federal government's overhauling of the FAFSA form and application process has created delays for college and universities around the country, but Virginia Tech's Office for University Scholarships and Financial Aid is ready to send email notifications about financial aid packages to admitted students over the next two weeks.
Date: Apr 17, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech alumnus pens different path , articleMike Michalowicz ’93 was a self-made millionaire in his 30s when he encountered hard times and nearly lost everything. Thanks to some friends, including former Virginia Tech classmates, he has bounced back, building a thriving career as a businessman and an author who has written nine books – all about business.
Date: Apr 04, 2024 -
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Collaborative effort explores moving power lines from overhead to underground , articleAfter receiving a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, a group of professors from the College of Engineering are working with Virginia Tech Electric Service on a project that explores ways of burying power lines underground in a safe, cost-effective manner.
Date: Mar 18, 2024 -
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Rare collection of plant specimens arrives at Virginia Tech herbarium , articleA collection of approximately 50 plant specimens, some more than 180 years old, was sent to Virginia Tech as part of a plant specimen exchange with the Natural History Museum in London. The specimens will be stored in the Massey Herbarium at Derring Hall and later can be used for student projects and research purposes.
Date: Mar 04, 2024 -
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Global Distinction, Virginia Tech Advantage main topics in 2024 State of the University Address , article“Great opportunities and challenges lie ahead,” Virginia Tech President Tim Sands said. “The state of our university is strong, hopeful, and committed to our mission.”
Date: Feb 07, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech students participate in annual U.N. climate change conference , articleSeven Virginia Tech students and two faculty members attended the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Dubai in early December. For the past 28 years, the conference has allowed negotiators, legislators, and observers from nearly every country in the world to come together to assess ways to address issues related to climate change.
Date: Feb 01, 2024 -
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Partnering on projects , articlePartnerships between the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus and public and private corporations and entities create practical experiences for computer engineering and computer science graduate students while helping companies to solve issues and deepen employer talent pools.
Date: Jan 04, 2024 -
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Turning tree tragedy into triumph , articleDutch elm disease forced the removal of a landmark elm tree on the Upper Quad earlier this fall, but not before a group of committed tree lovers spent years collaborating to save it — and coming up with a plan to replace it
Date: Dec 12, 2023 -
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Using sports analytics to get ahead in the game , articleThe Introduction to Sports Analytics course debuted this fall to prepare students for the more advanced Sports Analytics Statistical Research course. Both are equipping students with the knowledge to be successful in sports and in any number of other careers.
Date: Nov 29, 2023 -
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Broadway stage not too big for Virginia Tech alumnus , articleBryson Baumgartel’s decision to pursue a degree in piano performance from Virginia Tech led to him being front and center on the world’s biggest stage. In early October, he made his Broadway conducting debut when he conducted the American musical “Merrily We Roll Along,” a show that tells the story of how three friends’ lives and friendship change over the course of 20 years.
Date: Nov 20, 2023 -
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Disability doesn’t stop diehard , articleDonald Bridges Jr. ’84 suffered a neck injury during an amateur sports league rugby league match in 1987 that left him a quadriplegic. He needs assistance, a ventilator, and other special equipment just to survive every day, but not even that, nor a three-hour ride from suburban Richmond, deters him and close friend Chet Willis ’80 from doing something that they’ve been doing off and on since 1989 — attend a Virginia Tech football game.
Date: Nov 08, 2023 -
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Going abroad with Project GO , articleProject Global Officer is a Department of Defense initiative that allows ROTC students the opportunity to study abroad and sharpen their language skills through immersive training. Students, including those from Virginia Tech, gain regional and cultural expertise in areas deemed strategic parts of the world.
Date: Oct 25, 2023 -
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On the prowl for big cats in Belize , articleWildlife conservation faculty Marcella Kelly and Brett Jesmer and their teams of student researchers are leading the efforts to protect jaguars and other animals in Belize.
Date: Oct 19, 2023 -
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Fall census reveals strong student retention, academic profile , articleVirginia Tech’s student retention remains strong, and its first-year class entered the university with the highest ever grade-point average for an incoming group, according to the recently completed fall enrollment census. The university currently has 30,504 undergraduates and 7,100 graduate students.
Date: Oct 16, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech noted for research quality and industry impact in latest Times Higher Education rankings , articleThe 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, which reflect the outputs of a diverse range of research universities worldwide, came out Wednesday, and Virginia Tech placed in the 251-300 range out of more than 1,900 universities. Virginia Tech scored well in the core factors of research quality and industry — a testament to the university's global reputation and impact on the worldwide marketplace
Date: Sep 28, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech named a top-20 public university in latest U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Colleges report , articleThe U.S. News & World Report 2023-24 Best Colleges rankings came out today, and Virginia Tech was ranked as one of the top public universities nationally. The university also made a big jump in the social mobility category, which factors in the graduation rates of economically disadvantaged students, and received high marks in the areas of engineering and computer science.
Date: Sep 18, 2023 -
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Taking 'Ut Prosim' to Africa , articleIn 2016, a safari adventure among family and friends led to a group of Virginia Tech faculty, students, and alumni starting a nonprofit organization to build a school in Tanzania. Today, the Maasai Education Foundation is teaming with Virginia Tech’s student-led Service Without Borders to construct the school and make a difference in many children’s lives
Date: Sep 07, 2023 -
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Commandant Randal Fullhart announces retirement , articleDuring his 13 years as commandant, Fullhart and his staff increased the growth of the corps, oversaw several multimillion-dollar facilities upgrades, and helped with fundraising efforts for scholarships. A search for a successor will begin later this fall.
Date: Sep 06, 2023 -
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University set to implement latest Green RFP projects , articleThe latest university-approved proposals include continued restoration efforts of Stroubles Creek, lighting upgrades, an enhanced battery recycling program, and more.
Date: Sep 01, 2023 -
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Building bridges in Bolivia , articleA group from Virginia Tech joined an Engineers in Action trip that focused on constructing a pedestrian bridge in a remote area outside the Bolivian capital. Students designed and helped build the bridge, aiding a community and gaining practical engineering experience in the process
Date: Aug 22, 2023 -
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Incoming class set to kick off semester , articleA snapshot of the incoming class of first-year and transfer students who will start classes Monday reveals an academically strong and diverse group, with the average grade-point average of the group being better than a 4.0.
Date: Aug 16, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech Electric Service plugs into local power needs , articleThe electric utility has met the electricity needs for the university and for a section of Blacksburg residents for the past 130 years — and is committed to doing so into the future.
Date: Aug 15, 2023 -
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Noted historian on British monarchy retiring after stately career , articleMarlene Koenig, a librarian for the Washington-Alexandria Architecture Center who is retiring July 7, has brought national acclaim to Virginia Tech over her 15-year career with the university because of her vast knowledge of England's royal family.
Date: Jul 03, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech makes strong showing in QS World University Rankings 2024 , articleVirginia Tech received top marks in the indicators of international research, student employability, and sustainability in the QS World University Rankings 2024 — one of the three most widely read university world rankings in the world.
Date: Jun 27, 2023 -
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Embracing his newest mission , articleAfter spending four years in the Marine Corps, Tucker Bruguiere enrolled at Virginia Tech and is using the skills developed in the military to help with research projects in controlled environment agriculture. Bruguiere, who is pursuing a degree in environmental horticulture, hopes to work in the agriculture industry and eventually run his own greenhouse.
Date: Jun 22, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech alumnus breaking new ground in golf course architecture , articleAndrew Green, who grew up an hour from Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus, earned global acclaim after his restoration of the East Course at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York, received rave reviews after the 2023 PGA Championship. Green, a 2001 graduate, has restored several legendary golf course and has become one of the world’s most acclaimed golf course architects.
Date: Jun 16, 2023 -
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A heart for the homeless , articleKevin and Laura Cieslukowski established a nonprofit organization to help the homeless in San Diego. They live out Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) by hosting a dinner for the homeless once a week, providing clothing and hygiene items, and guiding those with substance abuse issues through their recovery efforts
Date: Jun 14, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech alumnus named one of TIME’s 100 most influential people of 2023 , articleEd Reynolds ’85 was named one of TIME’s 100 most influential people of 2023 after serving as the project manager for a Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab team that built a small spacecraft and successfully crashed it into an asteroid. The test altered the asteroid’s trajectory and potentially provided a model to protect Earth from the impacts of space debris.
Date: Jun 12, 2023 -
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Experiential learning model for engineering students evolves , articleA large group of engineering students spent much of the spring semester working with people in Virginia Tech’s Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities on various campus projects. In doing so, they gained real-world experience normally exclusive to juniors and seniors
Date: Jun 02, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech’s sustainability efforts earn global recognition , articleTimes Higher Education released its 2023 Impact rankings for sustainability and Virginia Tech again earned a top-100 global ranking. The university's emphasis on eliminating hunger and food waste, sustainability research, and policies and procedures to help it become carbon neutral by 2030 all played a part in the strong showing
Date: Jun 01, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech to honor more than 7,000 graduates during spring commencement ceremonies , articleVirginia Tech will hold in-person commencement ceremonies at Lane Stadium starting Wednesday and running through Sunday, and more than 7,000 students will be graduating, including nearly 4,000 with honors.
Date: May 05, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech and Special Olympics create a winning combination , articleVirginia Tech and Special Olympics have teamed to provide memorable experiences for more than three decades. In February, Virginia Tech became the first university in the state to earn national banner recognition from Special Olympics for its efforts to provide inclusive sports for those with and without disabilities
Date: May 05, 2023 -
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Information privacy panel discussion promotes research, safety measures , articleAn information privacy panel discussion was co-hosted Virginia Tech President Tim Sands and France Bélanger, University Distinguished Professor in the Pamplin College of Business, that focused on the university's research on information privacy and the importance of an individual knowing safeguards and how to use them
Date: Apr 27, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech graduate programs rated among the best nationally , articleU.S. News & World Report released its 2023 Best Graduate Schools and both the Pamplin College of Business’ Evening MBA program and several programs within the College of Engineering received top marks.
Date: Apr 25, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech to host event on information privacy , articleA panel discussion on digital privacy, co-hosted by President Tim Sands and University Distinguished Professor France Bélanger, takes place April 27 and is open to students, faculty, and staff. It will examine the importance of privacy measures and features a faculty discussion on the privacy marketplace, social media privacy, and popular technologies used by students.
Date: Apr 21, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech alumnus mentoring today’s military leaders , articleRetired Col. Tom Roberts Jr. ’62 has dedicated his life to service, including serving 34 years in the Army; establishing the criminal justice program at Augusta Technical College in Augusta, Georgia; and working as a U.S. Marshal in the U.S. Marshal Service for two presidential terms before returning to the Army at the age of 70 as an international political officer and serving a tour in Iraq with the 3rd Infantry Division.
Date: Apr 18, 2023 -
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Education at Virginia Tech a family affair for the Raceks , articleFour of the six members of this family currently are pursuing degrees at Virginia Tech. That mom, an employee of the university, is working on a master’s degree makes this story even more unique.
Date: Apr 12, 2023 -
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Former Virginia Tech and NFL standout seeking to become big hitter in different sport , articleJames Anderson first played football for the Hokies and later played a decade in the NFL. Now he is continuing his athletics pursuits in the world of golf as a long drive competitor.
Date: Mar 31, 2023 -
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Botswana president committed to conservation and sustainability , articleMokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi visited the Virginia Tech Blacksburg campus Tuesday. In meetings with university leadership and in a discussion in front of a packed ballroom, the mutually beneficial collaboration between Botswana and Virginia Tech was highlighted.
Date: Mar 21, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech alumnus puts best foot forward in walk across Italy , articleFormer Virginia Tech men's tennis player Sebastien Jacques once walked across the U.S. to celebrate his recovery from brain surgery. The Pamplin College of Business graduate recently completed another journey, walking through Italy from the northern border to the southern coast to raise money for charity and to inspire people going through difficult times
Date: Feb 28, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech alumna takes love and hope to native Ukraine , articleOperation Christmas Child always has been important to Elizabeth Henry Groff ’17, who spent much of her childhood in an orphanage in Ukraine before being adopted by a Williamsburg, Virginia, couple when she was 13. She recently returned to the war-torn country with Samaritan’s Purse staff to hand out Operation Christmas Child’s 200 millionth shoebox.
Date: Feb 24, 2023 -
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Importance of athletic training remains in the spotlight , articleWorking as an athletic trainer can be a thankless job at times, but the collapse of NFL standout Damar Hamlin brought attention to the importance of their work. At Virginia Tech, athletic trainers must know and oversee everything health-related for student-athletes, and they are teaming with the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise to prepare students for a profession facing a labor shortage
Date: Feb 06, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech women’s basketball player out for blood , articleVirginia Tech women's basketball player Ashley Owusu needed blood transfusions to overcome a serious illness last spring, and now the Woodbridge, Virginia, native is using her platform as a college athlete to encourage others to donate blood to the American Red Cross.
Date: Jan 25, 2023 -
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Tim Sands unveils aspirations for Virginia Tech in 2023 State of the University address , articleAs part of his seventh State of the University address, Virginia Tech's president highlighted accomplishments from the university's Sesquicentennial celebration and discussed his vision for the years ahead.
Date: Jan 18, 2023 -
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Trevor Cone teeing it up against the best on PGA Tour , articlePersistence and hard work have paid off for Cone, a Virginia Tech alumnus, former ACC champion, and All-American in men’s golf. He earned his card to golf’s biggest stage this past August, made his PGA debut this fall, and teed off the spring portion of the PGA schedule this past weekend in Honolulu.
Date: Jan 17, 2023 -
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Bringing blessings in a shoebox , articleVirginia Tech alumna Elizabeth Henry Groff has received widespread praise for her work with Operation Christmas Child and is now a national spokesperson for the initiative. In mid-January, she is scheduled to hand out the initiative’s 200 millionth shoebox in her native Ukraine, where she spent much of her childhood in an orphanage.
Date: Dec 21, 2022 -
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Fall rankings spotlight Virginia Tech’s emphasis on research , articleSeveral organizations that rank higher education institutions listed Virginia Tech among the top universities in the nation and the world in the areas of research, sustainability, and international faculty. Three of Virginia Tech’s subject areas ranked in the top 100 globally — electrical and electronic engineering, water resources, and general engineering — according to U.S. News & World Report.
Date: Dec 20, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech to honor nearly 3,000 at fall commencement , articleVirginia Tech’s fall commencement ceremonies are Dec. 16 in Cassell Coliseum. The University Commencement ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. The Graduate School ceremony will begin at 2:30 p.m. Both events will be available via livestream video from the university homepage for those unable to attend in person.
Date: Dec 08, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech alumnus promotes North Carolina trail from mountains to sea , articleBrent Laurenz, a 2002 graduate, found a passion for hiking while at Virginia Tech. He now serves as the executive director of Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and preserving the nearly 1,200-mile trail.
Date: Dec 08, 2022 -
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Wildlife Viewing Club spotlights future career opportunities for local elementary school students , articleGraduate students from the College of Natural Resources and Environment are preparing the next generation of conservationists by teaching local elementary students about wildlife and engaging them in hands-on learning experiences.
Date: Dec 02, 2022 -
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Lauren Augustine joins Office of Government and Community Relations , articleAugustine, a 2009 graduate of Virginia Tech, will be serving as a connection point for Northern Virginia elected officials and community leaders to engage with the university, including on issues related to the Innovation Campus, the National Security Institute, and other Virginia Tech initiatives and priorities in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area in her new role
Date: Nov 23, 2022 -
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'Ut Prosim': More than a motto at Virginia Tech , articleAs Virginia Tech celebrates its sesquicentennial, its motto remains at its core, fully embraced by students, employees, and alumni as a timeless ideal of helping fellow humans and bettering the communities in which they live.
Date: Nov 16, 2022 -
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Career change leads to fun times making wine for alumni couple , articleZak and Shawna Miller were putting their forestry degrees to use when they took a trip to Napa Valley that changed their lives. They fell in love with the winemaking process. Today, they own their own brand of wine, and Shawna has been recognized nationally as one of the top influential female winemakers.
Date: Nov 16, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech researchers will investigate how bird feeding influences humans and birds , articleAshley Dayer of the College of Natural Resources and Environment and Dana Hawley of the College of Science are leading a multifaceted project funded by the National Science Foundation to study the effects of bird feeding.
Date: Nov 15, 2022 -
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Doctoral student takes a new approach to research with autistic communities , articleJim Tillett, a marriage and family therapy doctoral student in Virginia Tech's Department of Human Development and Family Science, plans to de-pathologize how autistic individuals participate in their relationships in the context of therapy.
Date: Nov 07, 2022 -
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Examining COVID’s impact on home-court advantages , articleJadrian Wooten, a collegiate associate professor in the Department of Economics, and two colleagues conducted research to determine whether fan restrictions during the 2020-21 basketball season impacted traditional home-court advantages often enjoyed by teams playing in home venues. Their research told them that fans matter when it comes to winning and losing.
Date: Nov 03, 2022 -
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Two presidents share thoughts on higher education , articleVirginia Tech President Tim Sands and Washington State University President Kirk Schulz, a Virginia Tech alumnus, recently discussed a wide array of topics related to higher education, including their beliefs in the land-grant mission, the importance of research collaborations with other institutions in their respective states, and how they are still evolving as leaders in a post-pandemic world.
Date: Oct 25, 2022 -
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Latest ranking gives Virginia Tech increased marks in teaching and international outlook , articleIn the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Ranking released Wednesday, the university’s teaching reputation, surge in international students and staff, and increase in the number of doctoral degrees awarded led to high marks in the pillars of teaching and international outlook.
Date: Oct 12, 2022 -
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Alumni pitch in , articleThis past April, two Virginia Tech alumni led the efforts in the construction of a new, international-level soccer pitch at the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind, which hopes to use it to create opportunities on a national scale.
Date: Sep 29, 2022 -
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Sexual Violence Culture and Climate Work Group putting plans into action , articleThe Sexual Violence Culture and Climate work group recently launched a webpage filled with easy-to-read resources, reconfigured an email alert, and enhanced training efforts. The group also has been devising additional plans to create a safe, stable campus environment.
Date: Sep 25, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech receives several top-30 rankings in latest report , articleVirginia Tech received several top-30 rankings in the U.S. News & World Report 2022-23 Best Colleges report that came out Monday. The university was ranked as one of the top 25 public school universities nationally and received high marks in the areas of engineering, learning communities, and computer science.
Date: Sep 12, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech’s efforts to help service members and veterans lead to national acclaim , articleVirginia Tech and Operation Hat Trick offered a line of co-branded merchandise, and the proceeds not only helped support student scholarships and other student initiatives, but also an additional portion of the sales supported wounded service members and veterans through Richmond Fisher House. This facility serves as a home away from home for the families of veterans receiving care at the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Date: Sep 09, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech wrestler’s mission extends beyond the mat , articleVirginia Tech wrestler Mekhi Lewis believes in the mission of the Center for Great Expectations, which helps those who long-term treatment for substance abuse or mental health disorders in his home county in New Jersey. Earlier this summer, he contributed a portion of his proceeds from an apparel contract to help the center with its efforts.
Date: Sep 06, 2022 -
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Skill with Rubik’s Cubes leads to career switch for Virginia Tech alumnus , articleSimon Shi graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in computer science and began his professional career as a software engineer for General Motors. But a combination of creativity, intelligence, and athleticism led to Shi making a career change, and he now makes a living as a social media influencer and a professional triathlete
Date: Aug 26, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech wins three 2022 Circle of Excellence Awards , articleThe Council for Advancement and Support of Education named its 2022 Circle of Excellence Award winners earlier this summer, and Virginia Tech won awards in the areas of alumni relations initiatives, communications, and fundraising.
Date: Aug 16, 2022 -
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Alumni lead the way in Colorado’s conservation efforts , articleCarmen Farmer and John Peters have dedicated their careers to protecting land, water, and wildlife from commercial and residential development. They currently work for a nonprofit organization in Colorado that has placed more than 650,000 acres into easements, ensuring that the land will be protected in perpetuity.
Date: Aug 03, 2022 -
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Tyrod Taylor finds a passion fighting food insecurity , articleTaylor, a Virginia Tech alumnus and former Hokie quarterback, is excited about being with the New York Giants, where he plans on competing for a starting job while also using his platform as an NFL player in the nation's biggest city to bring attention to food insecurity.
Date: Jul 26, 2022 -
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Protecting skin the fashionable way , articleWhile working toward her degree at Virginia Tech, Erica Sullivan Feggeler used her mom’s melanoma diagnosis and her own scare as motivation to start a sun-protective clothing line. She built a team of students from multiple colleges and entered a contest put on by the Apex Center for Entrepreneurs. Her idea won for the fan favorite category.
Date: Jul 22, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech alumnus enjoys successful gig on 'American Idol' , articleDaniel Griffith ’20 went by the stage name Dan Marshall on the latest season of "American Idol." A series of strong vocal performances on America’s popular singing competition has the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences graduate contemplating switching careers and pursuing a career in music.
Date: Jun 13, 2022 -
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Top global rankings show Virginia Tech’s research strength , articleAs part of the QS World University Rankings 2023 that came out Wednesday, Virginia Tech received top marks in the International Research Network and International Faculty indicators. The university's overall comprehensive ranking placed it among the top 26 percent in the world.
Date: Jun 08, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech alumni fuel a burning desire to fight wildfires , articleSeveral Virginia Tech alumni from the College of Natural Resources and Environment are dedicating their knowledge and skills to tackling one of the hottest issues in the nation: limiting and managing the often harmful effects of wildfires.
Date: May 18, 2022 -
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Escape room experience offers learning opportunity for Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine students , articleA group of faculty members and students participated in an escape room experience that required the competitors to use logic, deduce clues, follow instincts, collaborate, observe, and think outside the box. These are skills that students will need to become great physicians while also dealing with patients' psychological stress resulting from poverty.
Date: May 16, 2022 -
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Chelsea Cleary named Virginia Tech's first sexual assault prevention specialist , articleCleary, who brings outside expertise on matters related to sexual violence to the university, is another important part of the university’s efforts to address sexual violence within the campus community.
Date: May 11, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech to honor 2022 graduates during weeklong commencement ceremonies , articleVirginia Tech will hold in-person commencement ceremonies at Lane Stadium starting Wednesday and running through the following Sunday. The university plans to celebrate the more than 6,300 graduating seniors and graduate school students along with their families.
Date: May 06, 2022 -
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Anna Buhle, Jamal Ross selected to represent students on Virginia Tech Board of Visitors , articleTheir strong academic backgrounds, leadership skills, and experiences beyond the classroom make them ideal fits on the board, where they will serve during the 2022-23 academic year.
Date: May 03, 2022 -
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Top global rankings highlight Virginia Tech’s commitment to sustainability , articleVirginia Tech’s commitment to sustainability led to the university receiving a top-100 global ranking, according to the 2022 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings released recently. The university ranked in the top 100 overall out of more than 1,400 worldwide institutions because of its efforts related to food waste, climate action, clean water, and more.
Date: May 02, 2022 -
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University celebrates opening of facility for The Market of Virginia Tech , articleVirginia Tech held a ceremonial opening of The Market of Virginia Tech, a food access program for qualified students suffering from food insecurity, on Saturday. The program launched thanks to a gift from alumni couple Mehul and Hema Sanghani, and hundreds of other donations have aided the program's efforts, including one from former Virginia Tech and current New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor.
Date: Apr 18, 2022 -
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Researchers study the connection between dance and autism , articleJulia Basso and Rachel Rugh embarked on a research project to test a hypothesis that dance stimulates the social elements of the brain, and thus individuals with autism spectrum disorder may feel more connected at both the physical and psychological levels.
Date: Apr 06, 2022 -
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Linsey Marr participates in White House virtual conversation on indoor air quality , articleAt the event related to COVID-19 and indoor air quality, Marr touted ventilation and filtration as two proven tools that reduce the spread of airborne viruses and other harmful aerosols indoors.
Date: Mar 31, 2022 -
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Student voice plays role in Sexual Violence Culture and Climate Work Group , articleThe Sexual Violence Culture and Climate Work Group, established in November by President Tim Sands to look at ways to address sexual violence within the campus community, has enlisted student volunteers to get their perspectives and to help with their work. The group also has revamped communications efforts, with plans for a new web page and a new email alert, and started the framework for a cultural transformation at Virginia Tech.
Date: Mar 24, 2022 -
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Kitley centered on more than basketball , articleVirginia Tech women’s basketball standout Elizabeth Kitley had a dominant season on the court, where she earned ACC Player of the Year honors and stands as one of the best players in the nation. Few people know her off the court, but they should, as she shares a special bond with half-sister Raven, who is autistic.
Date: Mar 15, 2022 -
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General Assembly recognizes Virginia Tech’s 150th anniversary , articleVirginia lawmakers passed a written resolution stating the commonwealth’s admiration for the university’s rich and impactful history over the past 150 years.
Date: Mar 03, 2022 -
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Dog sledding a passion project for Virginia Tech alumna , articlePaige Drobny, who graduated from Virginia Tech in 1997 with a degree in biology and a minor in chemistry, went to Alaska in 2004 to take a position as a fisheries biologist. But a love of Alaskan huskies and exploring the beautiful Alaskan landscape led to a different passion project — competitive dog sledding. She and her husband now annually compete in the Iditarod, which is the nation's premier dog sledding event.
Date: Mar 02, 2022 -
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Hokie Nation comes together for record Giving Day at Virginia Tech , articleOver $8.4 million raised from 15,787 donors in an annual event that has become one of the university’s philanthropic highlights of the year.
Date: Feb 25, 2022 -
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Giving Day brings Hokies together to celebrate and support Virginia Tech , articleMembers of the Hokie community from around the world are coming together to celebrate Virginia Tech in a shared moment of philanthropy as the university prepares to kick off Giving Day 2022.
Date: Feb 21, 2022 -
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Career change turns up aces for Virginia Tech alumnus , articleTired of working an 8-to-5 job and feeling an itch to pursue his passion, Adam Hendrix gave up a job working for a government contractor to become a professional poker player. For this 2015 Virginia Tech alumnus with a degree in economics from the College of Science, the gamble continues to pay off.
Date: Feb 10, 2022 -
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Prestigious first book award additional validation for Virginia Tech alumna , articleAnuradha Bhowmik, whose poetry addresses her life experiences as a Bangladeshi-born American woman in today’s world, was selected as the winner of the 2021 Agnes Lynch Starrett Poetry Prize. Bhowmik won a $5,000 grand prize, and the University of Pittsburgh Press plans to publish her collection later this fall.
Date: Feb 08, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech professor lands two grants for the study of brain trauma , articleMichelle Theus, an associate professor of molecular and cellular neurobiology in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology within the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, recently secured two grants totaling nearly $4.5 million from the National Institute of Health (NIH) for research related to traumatic brain injuries.
Date: Jan 28, 2022 -
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Registration for 1872 Forward: Celebrating Virginia Tech event opens Friday , articleProgramming for 1872 Forward: Celebrating Virginia Tech, a three-day affair taking place in late March, features the official dedication of Hoge and Whitehurst halls, tours of Smithfield Plantation, a ceremony at iconic Merry Tree, and events that commemorate the cultures that have shaped Virginia Tech into what it is today.
Date: Jan 20, 2022 -
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Alumna to join university’s Office of Government and Community Relations , articleIn her role as director of local government and community relations in the New River Valley, Emily Gibson will work with local leaders on an array of issues important to both the university and the region.
Date: Jan 07, 2022 -
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Alumnus finds redemption in life journey , articleBart Butler graduated from Virginia Tech with a finance degree in 1984 and quickly became an entrepreneur. He has experienced some pitfalls in his career, but now owns several businesses and is sharing his keys for success through his new book and also with current Virginia Tech students
Date: Jan 06, 2022 -
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Graduation day one of celebration for the Pedrotty family , articleDominic Pedrotty will carry physical and emotional scars from a car accident three years ago with him when he walks across the stage Friday morning at Virginia Tech’s commencement ceremony. After enduring all the rehab, dealing with short-term memory issues, and suffering from guilt at the loss of his beloved sister, he is now ready to move forward with his life — one with an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering.
Date: Dec 16, 2021 -
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A tradition worth its weight in gold , articleTravis "Rusty" Unterzuber, an alumnus who graduated almost 50 years ago, recently participated in the Hokie Gold Legacy Program, a unique program that allows Virginia Tech alumni to donate class rings to be melted to create gold for use in future class rings. This tradition is rare in that connects the past, the present and the future.
Date: Dec 14, 2021 -
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Entrepreneurship celebrated on National Entrepreneurs Day , articleMore and more Virginia Tech alumni and students are tapping into their entrepreneurial sides and starting new businesses. For them to be successful, they need to be able sell their vision, have a relentless work ethic, and have no fear of failure. Those are the traits being celebrated today on National Entrepreneurs Day.
Date: Nov 15, 2021 -
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Bold decisions lead to successful career, life for Virginia Tech alumna , articleYing Huske overcame a modest upbringing in China, hurdled the language barrier while in the United States, and ultimately earned a master’s degree in civil engineering from Virginia Tech in the mid-1990s. Now, she’s a thriving spouse, the mother of an American Olympic swimmer who competed in Tokyo, and an information technology specialist for the Department of Navy.
Date: Nov 05, 2021 -
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President Sands forms work group to examine Virginia Tech’s sexual violence culture and climate , articleThe 21-member group will look at Virginia Tech’s current prevention measures and offer new recommendations and strategies to combat sexual violence.
Date: Nov 04, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech alumnus making his mark in the dairy industry , articleVirginia Tech alumnus Brian McGarry went to work at his family's dairy following his graduation in 2018. Now he shares ownership of McGarry Dairy with his parents, a partnership with a combination of wisdom and new-age techniques related to dairy farming. Their approach is definitely working, as earlier this summer, McGarry Dairy was named 2021 Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year
Date: Oct 26, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech Foundation celebrates topping out of Gilbert Street building , articleThe six-story building will provide four floors of office space leased to multiple Virginia Tech departments when completed.
Date: Oct 25, 2021 -
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Flu season is here — and flu vaccines are ready for the Virginia Tech community , articleOctober represents the start of flu season, and Virginia Tech officials began messaging centered on encouraging the campus population to get their flu vaccines. The university set up a website dedicated to information about the flu and flu shots, and both Hokie Wellness and Schiffert Health Center have scheduled clinics at various times throughout the month to administer the vaccine both to students and to employees.
Date: Oct 22, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech alumna committed to a future of helping Indigenous people , articleDoris Tinsley ’20 is a member of Shinnecock Nation. During her time at Virginia Tech, she started a nonprofit organization to help native students. With plans to pursue a master's degree on the West Coast and go on to law school, she hopes one day to open a law clinic that uses native attorneys to mentor native students who aspire one day to study law.
Date: Oct 08, 2021 -
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Training dogs for a cause , articleCassie Krause, a 2010 graduate of the College of Natural Resources and Environment, trains puppies to be service dogs for veterans with disabilities — a job that allows her to combine her love of animals and her desire to contribute to a greater cause.
Date: Oct 06, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech wrestler enjoys success, culture at international event , articleVirginia Tech wrestler Bryce Andonian won a bronze medal at the Junior World Championships held in Russia in mid-August, capping a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Date: Sep 29, 2021 -
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Safety, security, and resources available to students dealing with sexual assault , articleVirginia Tech is confronting the immeasurable suffering inflicted upon victims of sexual violence by offering support measures for healing, stewarding an equitable Title IX process, and keeping an intense focus on preventative programming that involves the entire campus community.
Date: Sep 23, 2021 -
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Additional mental health counselors now on board to help Virginia Tech stay at the forefront of counseling services , articleFour counselors are embedded in various colleges, allowing for easier access for students, and the university plans on adding counselors to be embedded in residence halls for 2022-23 as part of a new approach to addressing the needs of students.
Date: Sep 15, 2021 -
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Alumnus wins paratriathlon national title , articleChris Marston, a 2003 graduate from the College of Engineering, hasn't let cerebral palsy stop him from becoming an elite paratriathlete. He won the national championship for his classification at the Toyota USA Paratriathlete National Championships and wants to achieve his dream of competing in the 2024 Summer Paralympics held in Paris.
Date: Aug 26, 2021 -
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Alumna in an important role for upcoming NASA mission , articleVirginia Tech alumna Laura Jones-Wilson has been interested in space ever since she attended an Earth Day event at the age of 5, and now she's working in an important role as the payload verification and validation lead of an unmanned spacecraft that will be traveling to Jupiter in two to three years to determine the habitability of one of its moons.
Date: Aug 24, 2021 -
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Division of Information Technology embraces essential role during pandemic , articleThe COVID-19 pandemic changed Virginia Tech's teaching strategies and forced many employees to work from home, but the Division of Information Technology supported those efforts well, and the work of those staff members has opened potential new opportunities going forward.
Date: Aug 20, 2021 -
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Hokie Spirit Contest , article Date: Mar 31, 2022 -
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Roots of 'Ut Prosim' date to first century , articleMany Virginia Tech students and alumni equate 'Ut Prosim' with volunteering. A person gives, through actions, to a person or group, and the receiving person or group gratefully accepts the help.
Date: Nov 29, 2022 -
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Coast-to-coast devotion , articleLiz Lazor lives and works in California, but the young alumna always remains connected to Virginia Tech and never hesitated when asked to become a tri-chair for Boundless Impact: The Campaign for Virginia Tech.
Date: Mar 04, 2024 -
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Leadership and humanities — an important combination , articleThe Institute for Leadership in Technology seeks to incorporate humanities — such as art, literature, philosophy, religion, and history — into the creation of a higher level of leadership among individuals. This institute’s students are not 18-year-olds or even faculty members, but rather rising technology leaders from around the world.
Date: Mar 11, 2024 -
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Saying yes to service , articleNever one to turn down an opportunity to support her alma mater, Deseria Creighton-Barney ’86 serves a critical role as one of the tri-chairs of the steering committee for Boundless Impact: The Campaign for Virginia Tech. In March 2023, the university announced the naming of Creighton-Barney, Liz Lazor ’15, and J. Pearson ’87, as the new tri-chairs, and together, they lead the university’s ambitious $1.872 billion fundraising campaign designed to drive forward major initiatives and scheduled to run through Dec. 31, 2027.
Date: Jul 01, 2024
