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Category: research Eight College of Engineering graduate students recognized with Torgersen research awards , articleThe annual awards, which highlight innovative and impactful research, celebrated projects in robotics, combat helmets, disaster recovery, and more.
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Category: academics H. Dean Sutphin honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 21 years, Sutphin has served as a faculty member in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, as well as the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
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Category: academics Cathy Sutphin honored with emerita status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 38 years, Sutphin made significant contributions to Virginia Cooperative Extension through her service as 4-H extension agent and senior extension agent in Wythe and Pulaski counties.
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Category: academics Timothy Larson honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 38 years, Larson made significant contributions to biochemistry through his work in bacterial physiology and genetics, with a recent focus on metabolic pathways involving sulfur.
Date: May 22, 2025 -
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Category: academics James M. 'Jim' Tanko honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 38 years, Tanko was principal or co-principal investigator on numerous federal grants researching electrochemistry, kinetics, synthetic methods, green chemistry, mechanisms of enzyme-catalyzed mechanisms, and supercritical fluids.
Date: May 15, 2025 -
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Category: academics Geoffrey Vining honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 25 years, Vining was the sole principal investigator on 23 contracts and grants in the fields of industrial statistics and quality engineering.
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Category: academics Undergraduate researchers win big at computer science showcase , articleHeld annually, the Virginia Tech Undergraduate Research in Computer Science symposum highlights student-led research across a range of engineering disciplines, from advanced materials and biomedical applications to robotics, computing, and environmental innovation.
Date: May 13, 2025 -
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Virginia Tech Advantage Class of 2025: Liv Huselton turns food science into flavorful innovation , articleAn Outstanding Senior in the Department of Food Science and Technology, Huselton blends research, service, and leadership to launch her career in product development at The Hershey Company.
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Category: news directly from around campus Class of 2025: Erica Feuerstein cultivates connection through education and outreach , articleAn Outstanding Senior in the Department of Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education, Feuerstein is headed into garden-based education before pursuing graduate studies in community leadership.
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Virginia Tech Advantage Class of 2025: Liz Eroshenko digs deep into soil science and student advocacy , articleAn Outstanding Senior in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Eroshenko is headed to graduate school to study soil change and coach the next generation of soil scientists.
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Virginia Tech Advantage Class of 2025: Samantha Corduan puts precision agriculture into practice , articleAn Outstanding Senior in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Corduan combines global experience, agricultural technology expertise, and campus leadership to shape the future of sustainable farming.
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Category: campus experience Need a summer hobby? Try knitting , articleFind a beginner's pattern, choose a yarn that catches your eye, and gather your supplies.
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Category: news directly from around campus Class of 2025: Elizabeth Sicking connects insects, ecosystems, and outreach , articleA graduate of the Master of Life Sciences in Entomology program, Sicking pairs hands-on insect research with a passion for aquatic ecosystems.
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Category: academics Meet three School of Education graduates , articleThis spring, 163 students will earn undergraduate or graduate degrees from Virginia Tech’s School of Education. Of that total, more than half are graduate students,
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Category: academics Madison Rogers 'Matt' Earnest II honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 11 years, Earnest led the outreach activities associated with the Industrial and Systems Engineering Senior Design course and program, increasing the number of external business and industry contacts to more than 300 organizations and nearly 1,000 individuals.
Date: May 09, 2025 -
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Category: culture May Aspire! Awards recipients embody the spirit of Ut Prosim , articleStudent Affairs' May celebration recognized members of the Virginia Tech community who model the Aspirations for Student Learning.
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Category: campus experience Photos: Metallica rocks Blacksburg , articleIt was an unbelievable day on the Blacksburg campus and a legendary show by Metallica and guests Pantera and Suicidal Tendencies in Lane Stadium.
Date: May 07, 2025 -
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Category: campus experience The bridge between then and now: A Hokie family story , articleWhen Kaitlyn Ellis chose Virginia Tech, she was stepping into the setting of her parents’ love story. Discover how she found her own path on the same campus where it all began.
Date: May 06, 2025 -
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Category: academics Celebrating advising award winners during Global Advising Week , articleAs Virginia Tech celebrates its advising community during Global Advising Week, it honors the 2025 Advising Award winners and the way they go above and beyond for students.
Date: May 02, 2025 -
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Category: campus experience Fetching fashion: Students help shelter dogs shine in runway show , articleThe Struttin’ for PAWS adoption fashion show will be held May 8 on the Graduate Life Center lawn.
Date: Apr 30, 2025 -
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Category: campus experience Thomas Feely strengthens Hokie experience through service , articleFeely champions the idea of serving others, using his experiences at Virginia Tech to help better the lives of other students.
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Category: impact A guest lecture and a rom-com kick-started this alumnus’ advertising career , articlePhillip-Forgo Hess '10 details his journey into the world of advertising as part of an occasional series, Why Liberal Arts, that explores how a liberal arts education helps people grow as thinkers and leaders and opens doors to meaningful careers.
Date: Apr 28, 2025 -
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Category: campus experience Comm Week 2025 sharpens skills for post-grad success , articleEach year, Virginia Tech’s School of Communication hosts Comm Week, a week of professional development events and workshops to prepare students for their post-graduation plans.
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Virginia Tech Advantage Class of 2025: Brynn McClatchy named Outstanding Undergraduate Student for College of Architecture, Arts, and Design , articleMcClatchy, who will earn her degree in architecture, distinguished herself through a dynamic academic journey that integrated rigorous coursework with leadership development, overseas study, and internships.
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Virginia Tech Advantage Where passion meets possibility , articleThrough the Student-Initiated Research Grant program, students in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design are transforming bold, personal ideas into innovative, hands-on research with real-world impact.
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Category: campus experience No-cost menstrual product dispensers promote accessibility on campus , articleThere are 41 no-cost dispenser locations across the Blacksburg campus, primarily located in residential buildings made possible through a collaboration among campus organization.
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Category: news directly from around campus Photo gallery: Hokies abroad unite in remembrance , articleStudents studying at the Steger Center in Switzerland honor the 32 students and faculty whose lives were lost on April 16, 2007.
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Category: academics Paul M. Herr honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 16 years, Herr made significant contributions through his work in teaching and research focusing on consumer-decision making, memory and judgment, and attitude theory surrounding brand strategies.
Date: Apr 23, 2025 -
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Category: campus experience TechNotes a cappella members find harmony, lasting connections , articleMembers of the group will perform their 15th anniversary concern at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26, in Auditorium 100 of the Graduate Life Center.
Date: Apr 21, 2025 -
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Virginia Tech Advantage Virginia Tech students present research at the Virginia General Assembly , articleStudents gave their presentations in subcommittee conference rooms in the House of Delegates, providing them direct access to state lawmakers in highlighting the groundbreaking research happening on the Blacksburg campus.
Date: Apr 21, 2025 -
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Category: research Jonathan M. Hankey honored with emeritus status , articleHankey, senior research scientist in the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, brought international visibility to Virginia Tech by conducting the largest naturalistic driving study in the world for the National Academies of Science.
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Category: academics Edward Fox honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 41 years, Fox served as principal or co-principal investigator on 147 grants, doing highly multidisciplinary research.
Date: Apr 18, 2025 -
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Category: academics W. Michael Aust honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 35 years, Aust made significant contributions to sustainable management of soil, water, and forest resources through his research.
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Category: academics James W. Schmidley honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 14 years, Schmidley served as director of the Carilion Clinic stroke program, mentored more than 200 medical students and residents, and was recognized through awards for outstanding teaching.
Date: Apr 18, 2025 -
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Category: academics Thomas H. Mills III honored with emeritus status , articleThe leader of the Center for Innovation in Construction Safety, Health, and Well-being, Mills focused on research to improve the welfare of construction workers and established a student career fair that now attracts more than 200 companies annually.
Date: Apr 18, 2025 -
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Category: academics Kay Edge honored with emerita status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 22 years, Edge made significant contributions to sustainable architecture through her work on projects advancing solar energy and net-zero systems.
Date: Apr 18, 2025 -
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Category: academics Robert Dunay honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 49 years, Dunay was the founding director of the industrial design program and the Center for Design Research.
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Category: academics Frank Weiner honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 37 years, Weiner demonstrated formative leadership as head of the former Department of Architecture and interim founding director of the former interdisciplinary School of Architecture and Design
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Category: academics Mary Kasarda honored with emerita status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 27 years, Kasarda made significant research contributions in the fields of rotor dynamics, active magnetic bearings, vibration control, high-speed turbomachinery, smart buildings, structural health monitoring, and engineering education.
Date: Apr 18, 2025 -
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Virginia Tech Advantage Celebrating the first-generation student experience: Four years with GenerationOne , articleAs members of the first cohort of the GenerationOne living-learning community prepare for graduation, their achievements mark a milestone for First-Generation Student Success.
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Category: culture Aspire! Awards recipients embrace leadership to empower communities , articleVirginia Tech students, faculty, and staff are recognized for their commitment to Student Affairs’ Aspirations for Student Learning.
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Category: academics Chen-Ching Liu honored with emeritus status , articleLiu made significant contributions to electrical engineering focusing on the technical field of power systems, the development of knowledge-based systems and other innovative artificial intelligence methodologies for power system applications, cyber-physical system technologies for power system cybersecurity, and advancement of power system resilience through microgrids and distributed energy resources.
Date: Apr 16, 2025 -
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Category: academics An operatic novel meets ballet in ‘Tetra Nova’ , articleWords and ballet come together for Sophia Terazawa, assistant visiting professor in the Department of English, with the launch of her debut novel. A collaboration with the Roanoke Ballet Theatre brings a world steeped in drama, movement, and occasional silences to the Moss Arts Center.
Date: Apr 11, 2025 -
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Category: academics Landscape architecture students design inclusive trails for Pocahontas State Park , articleBlending real-world problem-solving with design education, Virginia Tech students partnered with the local community to create accessible trail options.
Date: Apr 10, 2025 -
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Category: culture Adaptation of ‘Little Women’ puts family dynamics center stage at the Moss Arts Center , articleKate Hamill's adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women" runs April 23-36 at the Moss Arts Center.
Date: Apr 07, 2025 -
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Category: culture Aspire! Awards honors recipients' commitment to uplifting the student experience at Virginia Tech , articleStudent Affairs recognized students, faculty, and staff who embrace the Aspirations for Student Learning during their time at Virginia Tech.
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Category: campus experience Six things to know about the Run in Remembrance , articleNo matter where you are, there are many ways to participate in this year’s 3.2-Mile Run in Remembrance, the annual run to honor the 32 students and faculty members who lost their lives in 2007.
Date: Apr 03, 2025 -
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Category: impact Burying power lines: A costly but crucial solution to prevent outages and wildfires , articleSevere weather events have left millions of people without power for days, sometimes weeks or months, raising questions about whether the United States power infrastructure needs an overhaul. Joseph Vantassel, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, believes moving power lines underground could be a solution. However, he notes it is neither an easy nor inexpensive task.
Date: Mar 31, 2025 -
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Virginia Tech Advantage Professional roles in Student Affairs offer students immersive learning opportunities , articleJobs and internships in Student Affairs provide students on-campus opportunities to gain experience in their respective fields.
Date: Mar 28, 2025 -
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Category: campus experience Virginia Tech Board of Visitors sets tuition and fees for 2025-26 academic year , articleTuition and mandatory fees for Virginia undergraduate students will increase $576, to $16,526 annually, and out-of-state undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees will increase $1,200, totaling $38,977 annually.
Date: Mar 25, 2025 -
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Category: campus experience Leadership affirms university values, principles, and commitment to follow evolving laws , articleThe Board of Visitors passed a resolution on the Presidential Executive Order on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
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Category: campus experience Board approves New Business Building, sets tuition at quarterly meeting , articleIn other action the board addressed resolutions on campus housing and federal executive orders.
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Category: academics Spring clean your closet with tips from a Virginia Tech expert , articleSpring is the perfect time to start a closet detox. Stephany Greene, a fashion designer, celebrity stylist, branding expert, and instructor in Virginia Tech’s fashion merchandising and design program, shares her tips.
Date: Mar 20, 2025 -
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Category: campus experience Virginia Tech to observe 2025 Day of Remembrance , articleEvents will honor the students and faculty members who lost their lives on April 16, 2007.
Date: Mar 19, 2025 -
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Category: culture Requiem concert to bring ensembles together for musical masterpiece , articleMozart’s Requiem will be performed by the School of Performing Arts’ combined choirs and orchestra and the Blacksburg Master Chorale on Sunday, March 30, at 4 p.m. in the Moss Arts Center.
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Category: campus experience Innovator Regina Dugan to deliver commencement address , articleA two-time Hokie alumna who spent her career breaking glass ceilings, Dugan will offer her insights to the graduating class in May.
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Category: academics Kellogg Center to host American legal scholar for annual lecture , articleBruce Ackerman, the Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University, will deliver the 2025 PPE Distinguished Lecture at 5 p.m. March 26 in the Moss Arts Center.
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Virginia Tech Advantage How to stand out as an intern , articleProductive internships can look different for every student, depending on their goals. Students and experts in Virginia Tech's College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences share their advice for making the most of an internship.
Date: Mar 14, 2025 -
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Category: campus experience Board of Visitors to meet March 24-25 at The Inn at Virginia Tech , articleDuring the two-day meeting, board members will receive an update on the university’s growing presence in the greater Washington, D.C, metro area; review designs of a new business building planned in Blacksburg; and consider a resolution on 2025-26 tuition and fee rates.
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Category: academics David Tegarden honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 30 years, Tegarden is viewed as a dedicated professor and lecturer and was named the Darrell D. and Betty R. Martin Junior Faculty Fellow in recognition of his high-quality teaching.
Date: Mar 10, 2025 -
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Category: news directly from around campus 'The door that was open for me' - Virginia Tech alumnus reflects on his journey as an educator , articleJerry Jones’ life is a testament to resilience. After a 50-year teaching career, the alumnus and author reflects on his long education journey.
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Category: research One in 10 Americans is living with a rare disease , articleOn Rare Disease Day, we recognize Virginia Tech researchers working to identify, treat, and support patients diagnosed with conditions that individually affect 200,000 or fewer in the U.S.
Date: Feb 27, 2025 -
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Category: news directly from around campus Virginia Tech alumnus named Association of Computing Machinery Fellow , articleThe Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) has recognized Russ Housley, a 1982 Virginia Tech computer science alumnus as a fellow. The founder of Vigil Security is honored for his contributions in Internet security standards and leadership in the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF).
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Category: research Innovation Campus Academic Building One grand opening is this week , articleVirginia Tech is preparing to celebrate an exciting milestone at the grand opening ceremony of Innovation Campus Academic Building One in Alexandria on Feb. 28.
Date: Feb 21, 2025 -
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Category: campus experience Board of Visitors to consider 2025-26 tuition and fees March 25; virtual public comment opportunity set for March 5 , articleThe Virginia Tech Board of Visitors will meet March 25 to consider tuition and mandatory fees for the 2025-26 academic year. In advance, a virtual public comment opportunity is set for March 5.
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Category: academics Jane Robertson Evia receives a national teaching award for her First-Year Experiences course , articleRobertson Evia of the Department of Statistics received the award, Excellence in Teaching First-Year Seminars, for her work with first-year students and her focus on their well-being.
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Category: academics Jennifer Cummins named associate director of marketing and communications for the Virginia Alliance for Semiconductor Technology , articleJennifer Cummins has been named the associate director of marketing and communications for the Virginia Alliance for Semiconductor Technology. Cummins brings a strategic communications background with a track record of transforming complex narratives into compelling stories across multiple industries.
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Category: culture This play is not your grandma's Chekhov , articleAaron Posner's "Stupid F##king Bird" will run for six performances in Squires Studio Theatre beginning Feb. 25.
Date: Feb 19, 2025 -
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Category: culture Student Affairs Aspire! Awards recognize recipients' passion for progress , articleStudent Affairs celebrates students and faculty or staff who exemplify the Aspirations for Student Learning through their roles at Virginia Tech.
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Category: campus experience 5 tips to better manage your money , articleDon’t be stressed out trying to effectively manage your money. Hokie Wellness has financial workshops, mentoring, and tips to help.
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Category: academics Ing-Ray Chen honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 27 years, Chen brought international visibility to Virginia Tech through his work on trust, network, and service management as well as reliability, security, and performance analysis of mobile systems and wireless networks.
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Category: culture Virginia Tech Wind Ensemble invites the child in all of us to 'Wild Symphony' , articleThe musical adventure combines storytelling, music, and visual art, narrated by Virginia Tech’s Patricia Raun, Virginia Tech Alumni Distinguished Professor of Theatre Arts. The concert takes place on Sunday, March 2, at 2 p.m. at the Moss Arts Center.
Date: Feb 10, 2025 -
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Category: campus experience Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? , articleValentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and with the holiday’s arrival comes gifts of bouquets and candy to the Blacksburg campus.
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Category: academics Destiny Haley’s bridge experience editing a research journal , articleHaley, a senior English literature major, defies the typical image of "research" by contributing to Philologia, the student research journal for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
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Category: culture Faculty club pop-up events spark connection and collaboration , articleTeaching and research faculty are creating a sense of community at a series of Faculty Affairs-planned events that facilitate "intellectual socializing."
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Virginia Tech Advantage Bridge experience helps Sarah Hevener find the right direction , articleHevener, a dual major in public relations and professional and technical writing, interned with a small press only to realize publishing wasn’t the right fit for her. Now, she’s pursuing opportunities in higher education, turning an unexpected internship outcome into a stepping stone for success.
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Category: academics David Brinberg honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 31 years, Brinberg made significant contributions through his research on decision-making, research methodology, and social issues.
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Category: campus experience Virginia Tech to test VT Alerts system for all locations on Feb. 6 , articleThe test will occur between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. During the test, there will also be outdoor sirens with annunciators on the Blacksburg campus.
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Category: academics Cintia Easterwood honored with emerita status , articleEasterwood dedicated many years of service as a volunteer faculty advisor for the National Association of Black Accountants and coordinated and taught extra certified public accountant review courses for many years.
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Category: academics Harry Dorn honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 50 years, Dorn’s early work led to developments and applications in nuclear magnetic resonance, dynamic nuclear polarization, and magnetic resonance imaging.
Date: Jan 27, 2025 -
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Category: academics Maggie Bump honored with emerita status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 23 years, Bump has demonstrated a commitment to the Virginia Tech Principles of Community in her work with students and colleagues
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Virginia Tech Advantage Student reflects on living abroad during London Calling! trip , articleCarol Rector, a junior professional and technical writing major, watched Shakespeare at the Globe Theatre, explored London’s vibrant neighborhoods, amd found confidence and lifelong friendships. Led by Department of English faculty, London Calling! offers students the chance to learn through the city’s rich history, culture, and art.
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Category: academics Peter Schmitthenner honored with emeritus status , articleSchmitthenner made significant contributions to academic scholarship on the history of South India.
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Category: academics Mario Ortez named James A. and Renae C. Pearson Collegiate Faculty Fellow , articleOrtez has worked in academia, the private sector, and as an entrepreneur and farm owner.
Date: Jan 15, 2025 -
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Category: academics John Robertson honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 34 years, Robertson made significant contributions to alleviate human and animal suffering through his work developing novel medical tests and biomedical devices
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Category: academics Alan Grant honored with emeritus status , articleGrant, who retired as dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in 2024, contributed to the college's growth in enrollment, sponsored research funding, and international stature.
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Category: academics Ilja A. Luciak honored with emeritus status , articleLuciak served as principal investigator on grants researching gender and politics, civil war, and post-conflict peacemaking in Central and Latin America.
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Category: academics David Radcliffe honored with emeritus status , articleRadcliffe authored multiple books and created and maintained several digital archives and editions of 18th century literature and digital humanities.
Date: Jan 13, 2025 -
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Category: academics Pradeep Raj honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 12 years, Raj contributed research in the area of multidisciplinary analysis, design, and optimization dedication.
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Category: academics Ed Falco honored with emeritus status , articleFalco has made a local, national, and international impact in the field of creative writing.
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Category: academics Lucinda Roy honored with emerita status , articleRoy has authored multiple books, including novels, poetry collections, a critically acclaimed memoir-critique, as well as numerous poems, stories, and essays published in prestigious literary journals and anthologies.
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Category: academics Clair Apodaca honored with emerita status , articleApodaca made significant contributions to the understanding of global governance through her work.
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Category: academics Kevin Pelzer honored with emeritus status , articleThrough extensive research and clinical service in Production Management Medicine at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Kevin Pelzer significantly improved the health and welfare of animals under his care and impacted the careers of many future veterinarians.
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Category: campus experience In memoriam: Jared Paul Williams, student, College of Engineering , articleWilliams, a student in the College of Engineering, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 24.
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Virginia Tech Advantage Writing a soundtrack for history — and life , articleSenior Carter Roberts has built an impressive resume while creating sound design for events such as the university’s sesquicentennial celebration and the 80th anniversary display at the National D-Day Memorial.
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Category: impact John Gordon Casali honored with emeritus status , articleCasali served Virginia Tech as a professor and department head for over four decades.
Date: Dec 23, 2024 -
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Category: culture Student leaders embody Ut Prosim through month of service learning , articleResidential Well-being's leadership series offers student leaders immersive opportunities for learning and growth.
Date: Dec 19, 2024 -
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Category: culture Five ways to stay on budget this holiday season , articleHokie Wellness’ Financial Wellness program provides tip to manage spending over the holidays.
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Category: impact New undergraduate organization provides free kidney disease screenings , articleStudents in a Careers in Medicine class launched a chapter of the Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program to serve local underserved populations — and prepare for health care careers
Date: Dec 13, 2024 -
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Category: academics Class of 2024: Sami Kunaish bridged cultures and innovation through machine learning , articleComputer science celebrates the Class of 2024 with Sami Kunaish, who bridged cultures and innovation through machine learning
Date: Dec 13, 2024 -
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Category: culture Services for Students with Disabilities names Excellence in Access and Inclusion awardees , articleRecipients have made exceptional contributions to an inclusive and accessible environment at the university.
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Category: academics Class of 2024: Whitney Jackim finds community and inspiration through fashion , articleJackim, a fashion merchandising and design major, draws inspiration from her grandmother, who taught her how to use a sewing machine as a child. After graduation, she will continue research and work with Virginia Tech's Oris Glisson Historic Costume and Textile Collection.
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Virginia Tech Advantage Bridging English and technology , articleWhat happens when a liberal arts student takes on the challenge of communicating the complexities of the tech world? Through an internship with Network Infrastructure and Services, Kate Stanko discovered the power of technical writing to bridge the gap between complicated technology and everyday users.
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Category: research Insights from the intersection of research and English , articleHailey Richards, an English and political science major, is a research assistant on a team examining transcripts and analyzing the experiences of patients who have received blood from people vaccinated from COVID-19.
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Category: culture Illuminating traditions: Pamplin’s Festival of Lights shines bright , articleWhat began as an initiative eight years ago to honor the Indian festival of Diwali has grown into an international cultural event that drew over 300 attendees this year.
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Virginia Tech Advantage Class of 2024: Rhea Perdue ready to make New York City her stage , articlePerdue will be following her internal compass when she moves to New York City after graduation to work as a comedic tour guide and pursue her dream of performing on Broadway.
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Category: campus experience Students promote a greener campus with the Office of Sustainability , articleStudent interns in the Office of Sustainability are making an impact on campus. They're divided into four teams - energy, food, waste, and water - and the projects designed to promote sustainable practices are also teaching students skills to make them competitive in the workplace.
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Category: academics New admissions agreement offers grads a fast track to a nursing career to meet growing demand , articleThe university recently reached an agreement with The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., that expedites the educational process by guaranteeing admission to Virginia Tech alumni who meet specified criteria into its Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
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Virginia Tech Advantage Student applies global experience to a career protecting Virginia's marine resources , articleKylie Harris '24 has always had a passion for conserving the natural environment, but her intern experiences and a job fair at Virginia Tech helped her channel that passion into a career with the Virginia Marine Resources Commission.
Date: Nov 27, 2024 -
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Category: academics NBA writer, Virginia Tech alum, shares career insights with students , articleJohn Schuhmann is the author of power rankings – among many other analyses – for NBA.com.
Date: Nov 26, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience Virginia Tech students code the future of travel , articleReimagine the future of travel. Then, create it. This was the challenge posed to 154 Virginia Tech students at CodeFest, an event sponsored by the Pamplin College of Business and hosted by Marriott International, on Oct. 18-23.
Date: Nov 26, 2024 -
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Category: impact Dorothy McCargo Freeman inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame , articleA transformative state and national 4-H leader from Virginia, Freeman has empowered thousands of youth to become active, engaged citizens.
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Category: impact 2024 Virginia Farm to Table Conference to connect food, farms, and health , articleThe annual conference bringing together workers from across the food chain will be held Dec. 5-6 in Weyers Cave.
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Category: research Fralin Biomedical Research Institute spinoff company translates science into peptide drugs targeting cancer stem cells , articleBioentrepreneur Samy Lamouille recently joined a Johnson & Johnson life science and health care incubator, opening new avenues for networking and development.
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Category: impact Symposium sparks connections in early childhood education , articleThe 2024 Igniting Connections Symposium, hosted by Early Childhood Education Initiatives, brought together the local community to support and celebrate early childhood educators in the New River Valley.
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Category: culture ‘Homesick’ exhibition cuts through memory and space to showcase the paradox of homesickness , articleGraduate student Camila Mancilla’s solo exhibition blends surrealism and architectural theory to reveal the complex nature of home.
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Virginia Tech Advantage Student's internship hones skills and offers opportunity to give back to her community , articleAmong triple English major Anja Hemesath's internships is a bridge experience with Richmond magazine that allowed her the opportunities to write stories that matter to her hometown.
Date: Nov 14, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech Advantage Designing his own Virginia Tech experience , articleInterior design senior Ethan Greenough has found opportunity and inspiration through student organizations, overseas study, an internship, and the natural environment of Southwest Virginia.
Date: Nov 13, 2024 -
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Category: impact How one Hokie turned a liberal arts education into a mega sports media career , articleMatt Arden '99 is helping Fanatics Collectibles set its creative content initiative into motion as its first executive producer.
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Category: campus experience Virginia Tech Board of Visitors to meet Nov. 18-19 , articleDuring the meetings, board members will consider resolutions to approve two new graduate degrees: a Master of Science in water resources and a Master of Arts in education, reading, and literacy.
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At approximately 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, one construction worker died, and another was injured as a result of a fall at the wind tunnel renovation project adjacent to the former Randolph Hall located on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus.
Date: Nov 06, 2024 -
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Category: culture October Student Affairs Aspire! Awards celebrate honorees' commitment to community , articleStudent Affairs honors students and faculty or staff who embrace the Aspirations for Student Learning as a way of life.
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Virginia Tech Advantage First-Generation Celebration Week uplifts Hokies with resources and connections , articleFirst-Generation Student Success offers a week of activities focused on the accomplishments and identities of first-generation students.
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Date: Oct 31, 2024 -
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Category: academics Professor unpacks school lunch research , articleFor School of Education Professor Marcus Weaver-Hightower, studying food is a fascination.
Date: Oct 27, 2024 -
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Category: academics Jessica Folkart named chair of the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures , articleFolkart’s goal as chair is to expand and adapt the department’s curriculum to the changing needs of students.
Date: Oct 25, 2024 -
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Category: academics Camp Too Sweet gives one medical student insight into diabetes , articleJacqueline Urdang, a third-year student at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, writes about her clinical experience at Camp Too Sweet, a Carilion Clinic-hosted summer camp for children with diabetes. As she provided medical supervision and education, she also learned about the challenges the campers face every day.
Date: Oct 25, 2024 -
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Category: culture Director's vision explores love and loss in Sarah Ruhl's 'Eurydice' , articleRuhl's "Eurydice" opens in Squires Studio Theatre on Nov. 12 and runs for six performances.
Date: Oct 25, 2024 -
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Category: culture Digital Well-being Challenges encourage mindful device use , articleWeekly challenges are crafted to be easily integrated into students’ daily lives, establishing a foundation of ideas and practices students can use.
Date: Oct 18, 2024 -
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Category: research Neuroscientist awarded grant to study serotonin-based modulation to treat seizures , articleSharon Swanger, an assistant professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, will use a $200,000 grant from the commonwealth to study how an approved drug impacts a rare form of epilepsy called Dravet syndrome.
Date: Oct 16, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience Partnership for Progress initiative gets underway in New River Valley region , articleAn initiative to address shared challenges and opportunities in parts of the New River Valley has established a new identity, Partnership for Progress: Shaping a shared future, and a plan to engage the community in the search for collaborative solutions.
Date: Oct 16, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech Global Distinction Hokies tackle e-scooter issues in Georgetown , articleBrook Kennedy led a team of industrial design students this summer in developing Nest, a prototype parking rack that could encourage e-scooterists, as well as cyclists, to park more responsibly.
Date: Oct 14, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience Boil water notice lifted for Virginia Tech, Town of Blacksburg , articlePending test results, the boil water notice could expire Friday for the Town of Blacksburg and Virginia Tech. Check the status page for updates.
Date: Oct 11, 2024 -
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Category: news directly from around campus Researcher finds nature’s hidden threshold for saltiness in the space where forests meet streams , articleCollege of Agriculture and Life Sciences researcher Sally Entrekin is co-leading a nearly $1 million National Science Foundation-funded study of how salinization impacts aquatic and terrestrial life in riparian zones.
Date: Oct 11, 2024 -
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Category: culture Seventh New Music + Technology Festival continues to evolve interdisciplinary, creative art , articleThe festival runs Oct. 1-4 at the Creativity and Innovation District living-learning community and in the Cube at the Moss Arts Center.
Date: Oct 01, 2024 -
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Category: academics Agriculture industry leader spotlight: 3rd-generation Hokie advocates for dairy farmers , articleLindsay Reames, a proud member of the 10th generation to grow up on her family’s dairy farm in Loudoun County, Virginia, has embraced her heritage with pride. With a long family tradition of attending Virginia Tech, it was only natural for her to continue the legacy and become a Hokie herself.
Date: Sep 27, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience Club soccer team takes aim at championship goal , articleNow that fall is here, the men's soccer club team is back and ready to return to the national stage.
Date: Sep 27, 2024 -
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Category: culture Funny, feminist, fast-paced farce slams into Squires Studio Theatre this October , articleThe School of Performing Arts presents its first theatre production of the season which runs Oct. 1-5 in Squire Studio Theatre.
Date: Sep 26, 2024 -
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Category: research Virginia Tech award supports innovation in brain cancer treatment , articleCairina Inc. co-founder Caleb Stine received a Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship Award that puts the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute spinoff a step closer to making its research available to surgeons and oncologists.
Date: Sep 25, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience 2024-25 annual notice on rights and responsibilities of the Virginia Tech community , articleA message from Amy Sebring, executive vice president and chief operating officer, and Frances Keene, vice president for Student Affairs.
Date: Sep 20, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience In memoriam: Jerry D. Cain, former general counsel , article
Cain was appointed general counsel to Virginia Tech in 1989. The Office of General Counsel is the university’s legal office providing legal advice, counsel, and representation for the university and its employees for university related business.
Date: Sep 19, 2024 -
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Category: impact New internship opportunity sparks summer of learning , articleVirginia Tech Transportation Institute piloted an administratively focused internship opportunity for students this summer. The institute employed eight interns for 10 weeks of experiential learning and professional development.
Date: Sep 17, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience 10 fun activities for students , articleMake the most of your first year at Virginia Tech with these 10 fun activities.
Date: Sep 13, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience New voter registration portal encourages Hokie voices on Election Day , articleThe portal allows both in-state and out-of-state students to fill out the initial information needed to register to vote. It then directs users to the proper state website or mailing address required to complete and submit their voter registration forms.
Date: Sep 12, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience Make the most of your Hokie Passport , articleThe Hokie Passport has lots of uses on and off-campus — from dining to entertainment. Here are just a few.
Date: Sep 06, 2024 -
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Category: academics Max Esterhuizen named College of Natural Resources and Environment director of communications and marketing , articleEsterhuizen ’12 will lead the planning and execution of a comprehensive strategic communications and marketing plan for the college that aligns with and advances universitywide strategic goals and initiatives.
Date: Sep 05, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience Nail your career fair visit with these easy tips , articleCareer fairs are a great way to learn about companies and network with potential employers for internships and jobs following graduation. Here are tips to help you make the most of your career fair experience.
Date: Aug 30, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience Get involved and find yourself with Virginia Tech clubs , articleFrom Chocolate Milk Monday to Collegiate Times, Virginia Tech has a club for everyone. Most will have an interest table at Gobblerfest, so plan to be on the Drillfield Friday, August 30. Meet others, bond over shared interests, and make the most of your time on campus.
Date: Aug 23, 2024 -
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Category: news directly from around campus Voices of Privacy on back to school online safety , article#BackToSchool season is finally here, which means now is the perfect time for parents and guardians to think about their child’s online safety! Kids are spending more time online than ever before, and parents should pay attention to what information is collected, where it is stored, and how it is shared.
Date: Aug 19, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience Virginia Tech Board of Visitors to meet Aug. 26-28 , articleThe board will hold its quarterly board meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 28.
Date: Aug 19, 2024 -
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Category: impact New Virginia Tech, Roanoke Valley SPCA partnership to innovate animal behavioral programming in shelter medicine , articleStudents will have the opportunity to research and contribute to the health, happiness, and adoptability of dogs and cats at the shelter.
Date: Aug 12, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech Advantage Building a 'Bridge' to post-graduation employment , articleThe Bridge Experience Program, now in its third year, is helping students transition from college into real-world careers. Christeana Williams '23 says the Bridge program in the English department helped her land a job in communications and prepared her more than other internships.
Date: Aug 07, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience Tim Sands selected as chair of NCAA Division I Board , articleSands joined the board in January as a representative from the Atlantic Coast Conference and will serve as chair until August 2026.
Date: Aug 06, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience Writing her own story: How Elizabeth Engel found her forever career , articleAfter earning her degree in English literature, Engel is now an exercise and health sciences academic advisor at Virginia Tech.
Date: Aug 05, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech Advantage High school seniors receive an in-depth business experience at Pamplin’s third annual PIP Academy , articleThe Pamplin College of Business recently concluded its third-annual Pamplin’s Inspiring Possibilities (PIP) Academy, welcoming 26 rising high school seniors from across the United States to campus for a 10-day experiential learning program.
Date: Aug 05, 2024 -
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Category: academics Robert Davidson named R.B. Pamplin Professor of Accounting and Information System , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 2017, Davidson has developed significant expertise in the area of corporate corruption and white-collar crime.
Date: Aug 01, 2024 -
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Category: impact Passion for rural development fuels alumnus' work with USDA , articleBasil Gooden '88 is under secretary for Rural Development within the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Date: Aug 01, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience Alumna packages a career in innovation , articleThird-generation alumnus and packaging graduate Morgan Bright ’23 is making her mark as a packaging engineer for Newell Brands.
Date: Jul 31, 2024 -
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Date: Jul 23, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech Advantage Students explore evolutionary marvels during a journey to the Galápagos Islands , articleFifteen undergraduate students spent their spring break being inspired by the living laboratory of Charles Darwin.
Date: Jul 18, 2024 -
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Category: academics Dustin C. Read appointed department head of Blackwood Department of Real Estate , articleRead succeeds Kevin Boyle, the Willis Blackwood Professor of Real Estate, who announced he would be stepping down from role of department head earlier this year.
Date: Jul 15, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience WVTF Radio IQ recognized for 'Overall Excellence' for third straight year , articleFor the third year in a row, WVTF Radio IQ has been recognized for “Overall Excellence” for its local news reporting. The Edward R. Murrow Award was given by the Radio Television Digital News Association.
Date: Jul 05, 2024 -
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Category: culture Pamplin’s Undergraduate Research Summit highlights Race in the Marketplace speaker series , articleKevin D. Thomas facilitated a lecture that challenged those in attendance to consider the role of business research in advancing social justice and equity, urging a shift from traditional profit-centric models to practices that empower marginalized and vulnerable communities.
Date: Jun 26, 2024 -
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Category: news directly from around campus Pamplin’s Undergraduate Research Summit champions responsible research for societal impact , articleThe Pamplin College of Business recently hosted the first-ever “Undergraduate Research Summit: Responsible Research for Societal Impact.” This two-day scholarly event aimed to inspire and broaden opportunities for undergraduate students to pursue responsible research and academic pursuits centered on societal impact.
Date: Jun 26, 2024 -
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Category: impact WVTF names Nick Yee as director of content and distribution , articleYee will be responsible for the daily operational functions of WVTF, ensuring an audience-centered focus both on air and online.
Date: Jun 24, 2024 -
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Category: news directly from around campus Voices of Privacy on how to safeguard your privacy while working remotely , articleToday, many of us work from home, adhering to a company’s monitoring policies. Tune into Webisode 12 as the Voices of Privacy co-hosts discuss how to prevent employer surveillance programs from accessing your data.
Date: Jun 21, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience Employee David Duckett uses the rewards of revision to write his success , articleDuckett has used the power of writing and rewriting to initiate and enrich his career. Now as a project coordinator in Technology-enhanced Learning and Online Strategies, he supplies students and faculty with new classroom technology and strategies to kick-start the next generation of innovators.
Date: Jun 20, 2024 -
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Category: academics Krista Timney named director of communications for the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design , articleTimney will serve as a member of the college’s advancement team and lead the planning and execution of a comprehensive communications and marketing plan.
Date: Jun 17, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience Alumna finds her fit with a career in environmental planning , articleEnvironmental resources management major Abagail Megna ’21 coordinates with government agencies to obtain environmental permits for infrastructure projects as an environmental scientist in New York.
Date: Jun 04, 2024 -
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Category: academics Hokie competes on iconic gameshow , articleAn alumna shared her experience competing on "The Price is Right" and how it changed her perspective.
Date: May 31, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech Global Distinction President Tim Sands marks 10 years at Virginia Tech , articleSands began his tenure at Virginia Tech on June 1, 2014.
Date: May 30, 2024 -
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Category: impact Changes will strengthen alignment of D.C. area communications and marketing work , articleShannon Andrea will expand her role to serve as the lead communications advisor for the D.C. area. Margaret Ashburn will supervise the Media Relations team.
Date: May 23, 2024 -
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Category: impact WVTF Public Radio, RADIO IQ budget to be reviewed by Virginia Tech Foundation on May 31 , articleAttendees are welcome to participate in person at the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center or remotely via Zoom.
Date: May 22, 2024 -
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Category: news directly from around campus Engineering Announces 2024 Paul E. Torgersen Graduate Student Research Excellence Award Winners , articleVirginia Tech's College of Engineering Announces 2024 Paul E. Torgersen Graduate Student Research Excellence Award Winners
Date: May 22, 2024 -
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Category: news directly from around campus Voices of Privacy on how to navigate privacy in health apps , articleVoices of Privacy discusses possible privacy issues with health apps and solutions to best utilize these apps in order to work out and eat healthy to your fullest potential.
Date: May 16, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience Navigating mission-driven entrepreneurship with Arun Gupta and Sonu Singh , articleArun Gupta, CEO of NobleReach Foundation, and Sonu Singh ’91, CEO and founder of 1901 Group, were joined by Pamplin College of Business Dean Saonee Sarker to discuss Gupta's national bestselling book, “Venture Meets Mission: Aligning People, Purpose, and Profit to Innovate and Transform Society.”
Date: May 16, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience The unexpected archivist: How literature shaped an alumna’s career , articleEver wonder where an English degree can take you? Kat Zinn’s story is a testament to the unexpected paths a love for literature can open.
Date: May 15, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech Advantage Undergraduate research conference highlights student achievement with universitywide participation , articleDuring the April 26 event, students presented posters on 246 projects that addressed wide-ranging real-world problems such as wildlife preservation, cancer treatments, autonomous vehicle algorithms, and world hunger.
Date: May 15, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech Global Distinction Postdoctoral fellows grow research at Virginia Tech , articleMore than 200 postdoctoral fellows contribute to every college and institute, advance the pursuit of knowledge in every discipline, and represent the next generation of experts in their fields.
Date: May 13, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience Commencement ceremonies recognize academic achievement , articleGraduates and their families were recognized at multiple ceremonies throughout the week in Blacksburg, culminating with the University Commencement Ceremony on May 10.
Date: May 10, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech Advantage Interns gain executive experiences in the Office of the President , articleThree students who worked in the president's office — one an intern and the other two graduates assistants, talk about how their work supports their educational experience.
Date: May 09, 2024 -
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Category: research Virginia Tech professor introduces new approach to human-environment interconnection , articleAssociate Professor Tim Baird’s exploration of social networks in northern Tanzania is supporting his research and observations in the Creativity and Innovation District and helping him envision a new field of study.
Date: May 09, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech Global Distinction Class of 2024: Andreea Sistrunk learned from moments of struggle , articleAndreea Sistrunk said she wants to pursue research that leverages data analytics, machine learning, and statistical methods to better our understanding of user behavior, preferences, and interactions with digital systems. These insights would be invaluable for HCI researchers and designers.
Date: May 07, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience Class of 2024: Claudine Luo finds her second family at Pamplin , articleLuo reflects on her impact at Virginia Tech – and on Virginia Tech’s impact on her.
Date: Apr 26, 2024 -
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Category: academics Class of 2024: Joseph O'Such got hands-on with his education , articleHands-on experiences have transformed Joseph O’Such’s undergraduate career at Virginia Tech. From working on tunnel-boring machines as the lead hardware engineer with the student-led Diggeridoos team to getting a head-start on his career as a solutions architect intern at Amazon Web Services (AWS), O’Such gained a new perspective on computer science and engineering from experiences outside the classroom.
Date: Apr 23, 2024 -
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Category: news directly from around campus Voices of Privacy explores the intersection of AI and privacy , articleIn Webisode 10 of Voices of Privacy discusses how AI works, the privacy concerns surrounding it, and how you can protect yourself.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience In memoriam: David P. Roselle, former professor, provost, and Graduate School dean , articleRoselle was professor of mathematics in the 1970s before serving as dean of the Graduate School and then university provost in the 1980s. He left the university to become president of the University of Kentucky.
Date: Apr 17, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience In memoriam: Robin Reynolds, 4Help IT support agent , articleReynolds, who passed away on March 11, was beloved by her colleagues and known for her kindness, generosity, and dedication to providing excellent service to the students, staff, and faculty she supported through her work.
Date: Apr 17, 2024 -
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Category: impact Hokies tell a tale of two economies , articleA discussion led by CNBC’s Brian Sullivan during the Hokies on Wall Street event presented divided views among Virginia Tech alumni when assessing the current economic situation.
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Category: news directly from around campus Panel explores AI's impact on business at 22nd annual Hokies on Wall Street , articleTech pros discuss the skills Hokies will need to thrive in an AI-powered world during 22nd annual Hokies on Wall Street.
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Virginia Tech Global Distinction Invasive species, pandemic prevention research presented to Board of Visitors committee , articleThe Academic, Research, and Student Affairs Committee heard a presentation on two transdisciplinary research projects.
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Category: culture Production of 'The Taming of the Shrew' brings Las Vegas love and lights to Blacksburg , articlePerformances of "Taming of the Shrew," are April 16-19 at 7:30 p.m. and April 20 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Studio Theatre in Squires Student Center.
Date: Apr 11, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience Virginia Tech to observe 2024 Day of Remembrance , articleEvents will honor the students and faculty members who lost their lives on April 16, 2007.
Date: Apr 05, 2024 -
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Category: impact Radio IQ news team wins 9 Associated Press awards for coverage , articleWVTF’s Radio IQ news team earned recognition from Virginia’s AP Broadcasters for outstanding reporting in 2023, including outstanding news operation for stations across Virginia and West Virginia.
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Category: academics Buddy Howell receives national award for teaching first-year students , articleHowell was honored at the annual conference of the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition.
Date: Mar 21, 2024 -
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Category: news directly from around campus Voices of Privacy: Voice Activated Devices , articleHave you ever talked about something with a family member or a friend, and then you receive an ad for that very same product later that day? To learn more about the technology behind this feature and how to protect yourself digitally, tune in to Voices of Privacy Webisode 9 on Voice Activated Devices.
Date: Mar 15, 2024 -
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Category: news directly from around campus BIT-Cyber senior Anne Deegan awarded 2024 Phi Kappa Phi Medallion , articleAnne Deegan, a graduating senior in the cybersecurity management and analytics program, also known as BIT-Cyber, has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Phi Kappa Phi Medallion for the Pamplin College of Business.
Date: Mar 11, 2024 -
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Category: impact Alumnus forges successful career in 3D art , articleMatthew Yourshaw received both his Bachelor of Fine Arts ‘14 and his Master of Fine Arts ‘16 in creative technology from Virginia Tech. Yourshaw has a large collection of major titles in his portfolio, including Stranger Things and Thor: Ragnarök. However, film is just one aspect of this alumnus’ diverse and accomplished career path.
Date: Mar 07, 2024 -
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Category: impact Margaret Ellis receives Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Undergraduate Teaching Award , articleMargaret Ellis was recognized or outstanding contributions to undergraduate education through teaching, service, and creating an inclusive community of experiential undergraduate mentorship.
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Category: campus experience Full-time HokieVision student prepares for graduation , articleHokieVision gives students hands-on experience creating video content for coaches and fans. It's a demanding job that offers students a variety of opportunities, and for senior Aliza Schwarz, the program has been life changing.
Date: Feb 29, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech Global Distinction Pamplin office receives back-to-back Inspiring Programs in Business Awards , articleThe Pamplin College of Business was recognized by Insight Into Diversity magazine for its DEIB Around the World program. The study abroad program contributes to Virginia Tech’s commitment to fostering global perspectives, cultural exchange, and inclusive excellence.
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Category: campus experience Tracy Vosburgh, vice president for communications and marketing, to retire July 1; Mark Owczarski to serve in interim role , articleUnder Vosburgh's leadership, Virginia Tech launched a refreshed brand and visual identity as part of a broader effort to elevate the university's global reputation.
Date: Feb 27, 2024 -
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Category: culture Pamplin College of Business hosts 11th annual spring inclusion dinner , articleThe college's Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging hosted its annual spring Inclusion dinner at which corporate partners joined students to celebrate a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the business community.
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Virginia Tech Advantage Corps of Cadets scholarships restructured for impact , articleThe restructuring of cadet scholarships has allowed the Corps of Cadets to better align with Virginia Tech Advantage in order to offer increased support to cadets in financial need.
Date: Feb 19, 2024 -
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Category: culture Teaching history of Black music is integral to education, professor says , articleCat Foster believes that teaching students to appreciate the history of Black music is integral to education. That’s exactly what she is doing at Virginia Tech, through her role as assistant professor of practice of music education in the School of Education.
Date: Feb 15, 2024 -
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Category: culture School of Performing Arts finds the funny with feminist farce , articleThe School of Performing Arts presents "Or," by Liz Duffy Adams in Squires Studio Theatre Feb 20-24. Tickets are $12 for students/seniors and $15 general admission.
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Category: academics Tom Soladay named College of Agriculture and Life Sciences director of communications and marketing , articleSoladay will lead communications and marketing for the college, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station that includes 11 Agricultural Research and Extension Centers around the commonwealth.
Date: Feb 12, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience How students cope with stress , articleTwo students share how stress impacts their lives and what they do to cope.
Date: Feb 07, 2024 -
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Category: academics U.S. News & World Report ranks Virginia Tech online graduate programs among best nationally , articleDegree programs in the Pamplin College of Business and College of Engineering earned recognition in the magazine's 2024 Best Online Programs rankings.
Date: Feb 07, 2024 -
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Category: impact Students find 'hidden figures' in computing , articleHidden figures, an open source database for research, is part of a Department of Computer Science initiative called Broadening Undergraduate Research Groups in Systems, formed to help undergraduates gain hands-on skills and experience.
Date: Feb 02, 2024 -
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Category: academics Record high: Virginia Tech receives more than 52,000 first-year applications , articleFirst-year applications have increased more than 50 percent since 2018, when the university changed its admissions process to include the development of a more holistic review process.
Date: Feb 01, 2024 -
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Category: culture Speaker series explores the role arts and culture play in a healthy community , articleGuest speaker Mei Ann Teo is the first of three speakers in a series exploring the role of arts and culture in a healthy community, presented by the School of Performing Arts.
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Category: campus experience Virginia Tech employees donate more than $390,000 to charity , article“I am grateful for the generosity of Virginia Tech employees,” said Lynsay Belshe, vice president for Auxiliary and Business Services and this year’s honorary campaign chair. “Their contributions to charities through the CVC will improve the lives of others and strengthen our community. I couldn’t be prouder of the Hokie Nation.”
Date: Jan 31, 2024 -
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Category: impact In memoriam: James Bennett, served two years on the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors , articleBennett, who between 1984-86 served two consecutive one-year terms as the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumers Services ex officio member on the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors, died Jan. 24 in Red House, Virginia.
Date: Jan 29, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience Hokie Wellness expands services for employees , articleHokie Wellness offers a broad array of prevention services, education, outreach, and resources to employees. The team is committed to decreasing barriers to accessing services and is expanding its reach to campuses outside Blacksburg.
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Category: campus experience Alexandra Pirkle named director of communications and marketing for Office for Inclusion and Diversity , articleIn this role, Pirkle leads the planning and execution of a comprehensive communications and marketing plan for the office that aligns with universitywide strategic goals and initiatives.
Date: Jan 26, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience Procedure for Burruss Hall lighting , articleOn specific occasions, Burruss will be illuminated in either orange and maroon light or red, white, and blue light to acknowledge special university events or national recognitions.
Date: Jan 25, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience Winter weather: Offices in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area closed Jan. 19 , articleWatch for updates posted to the University Status page.
Date: Jan 19, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience Winter weather: Offices in the greater Washington, D.C. metro area will open at 10 a.m. Jan. 17 , articleWatch for updates posted to the University Status page.
Date: Jan 17, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience Virginia Tech Innovation Campus to open next year , articleDue to construction supply chain issues, Northern Virginia graduate students will continue to attend classes in Falls Church this fall.
Date: Jan 11, 2024 -
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Category: campus experience In memoriam: Alexis Bridget Brotherton, senior majoring in animal and poultry sciences and member of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets , articleBrotherton died on Dec. 24, 2023. A celebration gathering will be held Saturday, Jan. 13, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Potter Building on Sarasota Fairgrounds, 2896 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, Florida.
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Category: campus experience In memoriam: Jonathan Luke Blais, master’s degree student in the College of Natural Resources and Environment , articleBlais died Dec. 19, 2023 ,following an automobile accident. A celebration of life will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Date: Jan 03, 2024 -
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Category: research Study: From NYC to D.C. and beyond, cities on the East Coast are sinking , articlePopulation centers are seeing areas of rapid “subsidence” alongside more slowly sinking or relatively stable ground, increasing the risk to roadways, runways, building foundations, rail lines, and pipelines, according to the research.
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Category: campus experience Search committee for vice president for finance and chief financial officer announced , articleA national search has been launched to recruit the next vice president for finance and chief financial officer at Virginia Tech.
Date: Nov 13, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Designing socks , video
Madison Gunnell, a fashion merchandising and design major in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, shares more about her winning sock designs for this year's Giving Tuesday. Visit give.vt.edu/socks to make your gift and secure your Hokie gear.
Date: Oct 20, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Hokies celebrate Homecoming 2023 , video
Hokies celebrated Virginia Tech's 2023 Homecoming with festivities across campus, including fireworks and a parade.
Date: Oct 15, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Institute For Leadership In Technology welcomes inaugural class of 2024 , video
Rising tech and business leaders from Boeing, Amazon, Microsoft, and other companies are participating in this year-long humanities education program. Launched in April of 2023, eleven fellows were chosen across the United States and four countries. Nine of those fellows came to Southwest Virginia to tour the university, including the Creativity and Innovation District. The fellows also toured the city of Roanoke, and made a visit to the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute.
Date: Sep 28, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: research Celebration will honor three Virginia Tech researchers , video
Three Virginia Tech researchers received academia's highest honor this year — induction into the National Academies. Robert J. Bodnar, University Distinguished Professor of Geochemistry, Linsey Marr, the Charles P. Lunsford Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Shuhai Xiao, a renowned paleobiologist and geobiologist, will be honored by President Tim Sands at a university celebration.
Date: Sep 18, 2023 -
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Category: impact Tim Sands, David Calhoun join Greater Washington Partnership board , articlePresident Tim Sands and David Calhoun joined the partnership board amid the organization’s sharpened focus on skills and talent initiatives which aim to bridge the gap between the business and academic communities.
Date: Sep 14, 2023 -
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Category: campus experience Update: Montgomery County Sheriff's Office reports contact with missing Virginia Tech student; closes investigation into disappearance , articleJonathan "Johnny" Roop was last seen at his apartment complex on Canyon Ridge Road in the Merrimac area of Montgomery County, Virginia, on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.
Date: Feb 26, 2024 -
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Category: news directly from around campus 2024 Kentland Farm Field Day to highlight agricultural research and management practices for livestock and horticulture producers , articleOn Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will host the 2024 Kentland Farm Field Day.
Date: Aug 21, 2024 -
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Category: news directly from around campus Multi-state study offers recommendations for keeping bermudagrass greener all season , articleVirginia Tech partnered with researchers in three states to identify three simple management tips to extend green color and reduce cold-weather injury in hybrid bermudagrass.
Date: Sep 26, 2024
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