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Recent graduate puts global education into practice after Spain’s deadly floods , articleDrawing on the spirit of Ut Prosim, Erin Kaplan '23 is helping relief efforts for her flood-damaged school in Spain, where roads are impassable and basic necessities scarce.
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The refugee who refused to be an untold story , articleMary Maker is a UNHCR goodwill ambassador and a co-founder of Elimisha Kakuma, a college prep program changing refugee lives. She’ll bring her message of education transformation to International Education Week at Virginia Tech.
Date: Nov 07, 2024 -
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Jane Swan, a cornerstone of Outreach and International Affairs, to retire after 31 years , articleIt’s fair to say that Swan — who earned three degrees from Virginia Tech — knows a thing or two about the Hokie Spirit.
Date: Sep 03, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech leads international collaboration to enhance infrastructure resilience in India , articleThe Center for International Research, Education, and Development has assembled a transdisciplinary team from Blacksburg and India to develop a new generation of infrastructure professionals.
Date: Jul 02, 2024 -
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Leadership Excellence program inspires emerging leaders , articleThe program, which is currently accepting applications for the 2024-25 cohort, is part of the university’s efforts to foster continuous leadership development. It aims to cultivate and enhance the skills, attributes, and mindsets of individuals who aspire to be effective leaders, regardless of their current organizational position.
Date: May 30, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech expertise to support sustainable agriculture and fishing in Tunisia , articleThe Center for International Research, Education, and Development is partnering with the international nongovernmental organization FHI 360 on a U.S. State Department-funded project to strengthen the resilience of Tunisian farmers, fishers, and their communities in the face of climate change.
Date: Apr 19, 2024 -
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Collaboration in Bangladesh aims to boost mango exports , articleVirginia Tech’s IPM Innovation Lab is partnering with Bangladeshi mango exporters to support the implementation of Good Agricultural Practices and help the country reach its export potential. The initiative, focused on equipping farmers with the tools and knowledge necessary to meet international standards, has already helped several exporters achieve GAP certification.
Date: Apr 08, 2024 -
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Date: Apr 04, 2019 -
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From Local to Global , articleVirginia Tech’s land-grant mission has guided the university’s efforts to expand educational opportunities while addressing the world's most complex problems. That mission encourages us to look outward— to serve and engage with the communities around us.
Date: Oct 25, 2022
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