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Virginia Tech Advantage Architecture students help preserve erased and forgotten Black voices , articleArchitecture students in the Appalachian Futures Lab relied on fieldwork, collaboration, and connections to design an outdoor memorial classroom for the African American community in Sewanee, Tennessee.
Date: Feb 12, 2025 -
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Category: academics Speaker to share important insight on aging and oral health with the medical community , articleRegistration is open for the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Delta Dental of Virginia’s 14th annual Delta Dental of Virginia Oral Health Endowed Lecture on Jan. 8.
Date: Dec 18, 2024 -
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Category: research Low on energy? Expert recommends a natural boost over caffeine , articleThe end of the semester and the holiday season rush can be exhausting. Pounding energy drinks and scheduling extra coffee stops in your day may do you more harm than good. Kristen Chang, assistant director of the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics program, offers natural approaches to boost your energy levels this time of year.
Date: Dec 06, 2024 -
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Category: impact Holiday travel: Traffic expert offers advice for avoiding congestion , articleWhen should you leave and what should you consider when planning for holiday travel? Traffic expert Hesham Rakha from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute weighs in.
Date: Nov 18, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience In memoriam: James H. “Jimmy” Cochrane ’84, namesake of Cochrane Hall , articleCochrane, who earned a degree in architecture from what is now the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design, was a generous donor to his alma mater.
Date: Nov 15, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech Advantage SCHEV awards more than $7.4 million to support Pell-eligible students at Virginia Tech , articleThe State Council of Higher Education for Virginia awards more than $7.4 million to support three Pell Initiative for Virginia projects to help recruit, retain, and graduate students.
Date: Nov 05, 2024 -
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Category: impact Spooky sweets, healthier treats: Mindfulness for Halloween moderation , articleHalloween candy is everywhere, and ultra-processed foods have the most potential for addiction, according to research. Here are tips to help you avoid mindlessly eating all these extra treats during the holiday.
Date: Oct 25, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience All treats, no tricks , articleWhat's the first piece of candy you look for in the candy bowl? We asked some Hokies about their favorite Halloween sweet treats and memories around the holiday.
Date: Oct 25, 2024 -
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Category: impact Soybeans, social services, and the 'Baptist saints' , articleFor 55 years, Virginia Tech alums Bryan and Nancy Taliaferro have devoted their lives to growing things: soybeans and other grains, social service programs in their community, and mission opportunities in Virginia and abroad. Together, their life has been spent serving others, offering inspiration, and changing communities along the way.
Date: Oct 23, 2024 -
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Category: impact Sweet Temptations: Expert advice for mindful holiday eating , articleDon't fill up on all the extra candy this Halloween. Exercise Specialist and Behavior Psychologist Samantha Harden offers mindful solutions to help us enjoy the holiday season without over indulging.
Date: Oct 23, 2024 -
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Category: impact Hokie alumni help make waves in Virginia Beach entertainment , articleVirginia Tech graduates like Billy Almond '78 joined with music icon Pharrell Williams and others to turn a vision for the first East Coast wave park into a reality.
Date: Oct 22, 2024 -
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Category: impact Experts offer advice for supporting children’s mental health , articleWorld Mental Health Day is recognized on Oct. 10. Prioritizing mental health is not only important for adults, but for children as well. Experts offer advice for caregivers.
Date: Oct 07, 2024 -
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Category: impact Hurricane Helene recovery: Regional ways to get help or give back , articleVirginia Tech has gathered resources and is coordinating voluneers for cleanup efforts in communities near the Blacksburg campus following damage from Hurricane Helene.
Date: Oct 02, 2024 -
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Category: impact Do laws to prevent AI-generated deepfake political content violate free speech rights? Communication expert explains , articleCandidates in the 2024 elections are ramping up advertising efforts, but they aren't the only ones creating digital content. States are working to pass legislation to protect elections from the rise of mis- and disinformation created with artificial intelligence, but as communication Professor Cayce Myers explains, this deepfake regulation may go against the First Amendment.
Date: Sep 25, 2024 -
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Category: impact Woodpecker’s comeback is professor’s Golden Goose , articleJeffrey Walters, the Harold H. Bailey Professor of Biological Sciences in the College of Science, has been recognized with the prestigious Golden Goose Award for his research and its impact on conservation of the red-cockaded woodpecker.
Date: Sep 24, 2024 -
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Category: academics Hainan Sheng earns 2024 Manuscript Prize for Real Estate Investment Trusts , articleHainan Sheng, assistant professor in the Blackwood Department of Real Estate in the Pamplin College of Business, has been awarded the 2024 Manuscript Prize for Real Estate Investment Trusts by the American Real Estate Society.
Date: Sep 16, 2024 -
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Category: impact New iPhone integrates AI: Expert explains what that really means for users , articleWalid Saad, a professor of electrical and computer engineering and artificial intelligence expert at Virginia Tech, says AI today is equivalent to the Internet in the 1990s, early 2000s: “Its adoption will be inevitable, and we should be well-informed in order to understand how it will change our world in the next few years.”
Date: Sep 11, 2024 -
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Category: research Researchers seek to better understand population mobility in the Indo-Pacific , articleA research team led by Anamaria Bukvic in the Department of Geography received a $2 million grant from the Department of Defense to evaluate how efforts to adapt to climate change affects population mobility in coastal areas in the Indo-Pacific.
Date: Sep 09, 2024 -
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Category: research Collaborative research to benefit coastal flounder populations and fishers , articleFaculty in the College of Natural Resources and Environment have received $1.79 million from the National Science Foundation for an interdisciplinary research project that will examine the dynamics of socio-environmental factors impacting coastal fisheries.
Date: Sep 03, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience Newly renovated War Memorial Hall officially opens , articleThe iconic building offers future generations and alumni an updated, accessible, and enhanced facility centered around wellness.
Date: Aug 28, 2024 -
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Category: research Research finds that Guam treesnakes are biting off more than they can chew , articleBrown treesnakes have decimated many native forest bird species in Guam. Researchers previously thought removing snakes big enough to eat birds might allow the species to recover. New research shows snakes are killing birds whether they can eat them or not, possibly changing how experts approach conservation efforts.
Date: Jul 29, 2024 -
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Category: research Genome study informs restoration of American chestnut tree , articleResearchers in the College of Natural and Environmental Sciences in collaboration with the American Chestnut Foundation use genomes to help restore the American chestnut population and adjust species breeding to the changing climate.
Date: Jul 18, 2024 -
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Category: culture The Spirit of Tech celebrates 50 years , articleWhether they played in the first band in 1974 or they will march for the first time this fall, all Marching Virginians are part of a legacy that began with an idea and grew to become an important part of Hokie Nation.
Date: Jul 03, 2024 -
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Category: academics Student research bridges gap between art and technology , articleJacqueline Bruen, a computer science doctoral candidate in the College of Engineering, collaborated with a professional dancer to turn movement into visual and auditory expression. This project is the beginning of what collaborators hope will be a tool to expand the depth of performance.
Date: Jun 06, 2024 -
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Category: impact In memoriam: Matthew Maurice Winston Sr. '59 , articleWinston, one of the first Black students to attend Virginia Tech and the second Black student to graduate, passed away on May 14. Winston graduated with a bachelor's degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering in 1959 and immediately began a 35-year career at NASA-Langley.
Date: May 31, 2024 -
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Category: academics Visual arts faculty contribute expertise to CDC-funded public health campaign , articleThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awarded $8.5 million over five years to the City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite, and Rodent Control Board to increase public awareness and prevention of vector-borne diseases in the Gulf South. Two faculty from the Virginia Tech School of Visual Arts are helping them spread the message.
Date: May 28, 2024 -
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Category: academics Faculty research informs classroom design for all learners , articleVirginia Tech students who identify as neuroatypical, having one or a combination of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, Asperger's, or anxiety, shared their classroom experiences with faculty in the School of Education and the School of Design.
Date: May 27, 2024 -
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Category: research Student airplane accessibility project named finalist for international award , articleSusan Sale and Mikayla Kaczmar, recent industrial design graduates, will travel to Hamburg, Germany, this week to represent their team from the Calhoun Honors Discovery Program and the United States in the university division of the Crystal Cabin Awards. For passengers who depend on wheelchairs, Virginia Tech’s project could be life changing.
Date: May 20, 2024 -
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Category: academics Class of 2024: Malasia Cherry named Outstanding Senior for the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design , articleA skilled storyteller with a passion for video games, Cherry plans to pursue a career in animation.
Date: Apr 29, 2024 -
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Category: academics Patricia 'Patty' Raun named Alumni Distinguished Professor , articleUsing the tools of theatre to develop communication skills in science and technology professionals, Raun’s impact on education transcends disciplines and borders.
Date: Apr 29, 2024 -
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Category: impact Green technology requires mined materials — and a workforce to meet demand , articleThe mining industry is booming as more minerals are needed to produce next generation technologies. At the same time, enrollment is down in mining engineering programs across the country. Can an industry already struggling to find and retain talent keep up with the demand?
Date: Apr 10, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech Advantage Colin Roberts focuses career goals on improving mental health in the Black community , articleRoberts, a senior majoring in psychology with a minor in human-computer interaction, has a packed schedule, balancing classwork with a long list of extracurricular activities. He also has a supportive network of family, friends, and faculty behind him.
Date: Mar 31, 2024 -
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Category: academics Jim Bassett named director of the Virginia Tech School of Architecture , articleBassett, associate professor of architecture, has served as the interim director since August 2022, the first semester after the college’s restructuring that brought together the performing and visual arts and design disciplines while retaining the college’s history of architectural innovation.
Date: Mar 15, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech Advantage Architecture students collaborate with Appalachian communities through new program , articleMany architecture students spend a semester studying design and gaining real-world experience. A new program is offering a cost-efficient experiential learning option without going far from Blacksburg. The Appalachian Futures Lab will expand student learning and leave a lasting impact on the communities where they serve.
Date: Feb 15, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech Advantage Students should complete their FAFSA during Financial Aid Awareness Month , articleThe Office of University Scholarships and Financial Aid is working diligently to keep current and incoming students updated as they navigate changes to the FAFSA for the 2024-25 academic year. Virginia Tech’s priority filing date is just around the corner, so in honor of Financial Aid Awareness Month, officials encourage students to complete their FAFSA now.
Date: Feb 14, 2024 -
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Category: research Geosciences faculty receive $1.3 million to quantify the impact of freshwater demand and flooding in the Chesapeake Bay , articleThe NASA Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Science program awarded $1.3 million to Susanna Werth from the College of Science and collaborators to gather information around water extraction practices in the Chesapeake Bay area to inform decision-makers about ways to reduce flooding and improve water quality.
Date: Jan 29, 2024 -
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Category: impact Architecture professor adapts vibration reduction device for residential use , articleArchitecture Professor Mehdi Setareh’s portable tuned mass damper device made structural vibration-reducing technology more accessible in 2017. Now, he’s made the design smaller and less complicated to set up for use in residential homes.
Date: Jan 25, 2024 -
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Category: research Beauty meets function: Students revive ancient cooling technology for modern application , articleGraduate and undergraduate students in industrial design and architecture 3D printed intricately designed protypes of evaporative cooling partitions, an ancient technology made relevant again as society seeks energy-efficient approaches to combat heat.
Date: Jan 18, 2024 -
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Category: academics Virtual reality transports designers into the past for sustainable solutions to heat , articleInterior Design Professor Eiman Eglewely and an interdisciplinary team of students have created a 3D virtual reality replication of the house of Sheikh Isa, a Middle Eastern structure built in the 1800s. This project has shown students sustainable approaches to cooling and opened their eyes to another part of the world without leaving Blacksburg.
Date: Dec 14, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech Advantage A time to be thankful: News about Hokie Nation , articleHokies in Blacksburg and across the world do work that advances study, impacts communities, and leads the charge for positive change.
Date: Nov 29, 2023 -
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Category: impact Engineering alumna and Navy surgeon conquers chaos with a focus on the basics , articleCollege of Engineering and Virginia Tech Rescue Squad alumna Cmdr. Stacy Coulthard ’02 is a Navy surgeon and fellow in trauma and surgical critical care at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.
Date: Nov 27, 2023 -
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Category: impact Trailblazing alumnus visits every national park, hoping to break a record and inspire others , articleTom Wright ’86 recently completed his quest to visit every national park and monument in one year. During his monumental journey, Wright gained a deeper appreciation for America’s history and the importance of experiencing “these treasures” while you can.
Date: Nov 21, 2023 -
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Category: culture Curated connection: Visual arts alumna and faculty cross paths through an exhibition , articleSchool of Visual Arts alumna Audrey Miller curated an exhibition of 2022-23 Virginia Museum of Fine Arts fellowship recipients that included photography by Associate Professor Michael Borowski. Two artists on different career paths connected, showing the diverse opportunities for arts graduates.
Date: Nov 17, 2023 -
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Category: impact Undergraduate's STEM writing program featured in scientific journal Cell , articleElea Abisamra, a junior majoring in neuroscience, created a nonprofit writing program called Kids Can Write and then adapted it as a a tool for teaching kids about science. She was invited to write a paper about this innovative way to teach STEM concepts for Cell, a peer-reviewed science research journal.
Date: Nov 09, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech Advantage University launches Virginia Tech Advantage and a $500 million fundraising effort to support students with financial need , articleAlumni and friends of Virginia Tech join university leaders and guests to celebrate the launch of Virginia Tech Advantage, kick off a $500 million fundraising effort for the initiative, and recognize a $10 million gift for student scholarships.
Date: Oct 13, 2023 -
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Category: research Incorporating puppies into language research adds new insight , articleMost mothers slow their speech and articulate certain sounds to help their infants learn language. New research in the College of Science examines the emotion behind a mother's voice, measuring positive valence in speech to infants and puppies. Results could help inform outreach programs for mothers suffering from postpartum depression.
Date: Oct 11, 2023 -
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Category: research Reco(r)ding CripTech project elevates disabled artists and informs arts education , articleIn art education, disability is either not discussed or is framed as an obstacle to overcome. Musicology instructor Elizabeth McLain is working with a team to change that conversation through a digital archive called Reco(r)ding CripTech.
Date: Oct 09, 2023 -
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Category: impact ‘Democratizing Design Robotics’ provides learning opportunity for students, faculty across three universities , articleStudents and faculty from the Virginia Tech College of Architecture, Arts, and Design, Hampton University, and Howard University came together in Richmond to create sculpture prototypes using a robotic arm. Participants left with a greater understanding of the role technology can play in the architecture profession and a new appreciation for opportunities created through collaboration.
Date: Sep 26, 2023 -
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Category: impact World Rabies Day 2024: Experts encourage education, vaccination, and collaboration to combat rabies , articleRabies is almost always fatal once its symptoms appear, but it is also 100 percent preventable. An expert from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine offers tips to keep animals, families, and communities safe.
Date: Sep 25, 2023 -
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Category: impact A transcontinental collaboration for women’s health , articleFaculty and students at Virginia Tech and in Malawi, Africa, are working together to fight breast and cervical cancer by using technology and cost-saving creativity to improve women’s health care in the low-income country.
Date: Sep 22, 2023 -
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Category: campus experience Marching Virginians alumni maintain friendship, architecture partnership, family balance with music , articleEd Gillikin and Don Guthrie met on the drum line during band camp in 1984. Today, they are partners at the Richmond architecture firm of Marshall Craft Associates. What remains consistent is their friendship and the importance of music in their lives.
Date: Sep 14, 2023 -
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Category: academics Mathematics of pickleball , articleVirginia Tech alumna and faculty member Trish Hammer will compete in the USA Pickleball National Championship in November. What gives her an edge above the competition? Math.
Date: Sep 12, 2023 -
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Category: impact 'Modeling a Vision' showcases 20 years of Center for Design Research projects , articleThe exhibition is at the Branch Museum in Richmond through Sept. 10 and explores design thinking and design making.
Date: Aug 10, 2023 -
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Category: culture ‘No greater experience’: Alumnus performs his concerto with Boston Symphony Orchestra , articleJeff Midkiff '85 performed his mandolin concerto "From the Blue Ridge" with the orchestra on July 23. This opportunity was a crown jewel achievement in a lifetime dedicated to music, one Midkiff will never forget.
Date: Jul 31, 2023 -
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Category: academics Workforce ready , articleThe Center for Autonomous Mining Systems in Holden Hall looks like a sandbox, but this facility is preparing a new generation of mining engineers for a rapidly changing industry.
Date: Feb 29, 2024