All College of Natural Resources and Environment News and Stories
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Experts available: Gas prices rising, Pope vs. Trump, significance of Orbán’s loss in Hungary, VA redistricting, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available this week to talk about issues in the news, the drought, and Autism Acceptance Month. To schedule an interview with any of them or if you need analysis on other topics, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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Sullivan wraps up a career with deep roots in the forest , articleJay Sullivan’s 36-year career at Virginia Tech reflects a lifelong commitment to forestry education, conservation economics, and student success, from his arrival as a new Ph.D. to his retirement as a respected professor and department leader.
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Alumni take their skills around the globe with the Peace Corps , articleTyler Krupnik ’24 works in the coastal communities of the Philippines and Mitch Dolby ’23 is in the rural heart of Zambia.
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Researchers find the 'switch' behind flash drought in Puerto Rico , articleThe work uncovers how sudden changes in air movement can quickly dry soils in Puerto Rico, creating new opportunities for early warning systems and enhanced preparation.
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Graduate School honors students, faculty, and staff at annual awards reception , articleThe event was held during Graduate Education Week and recognized master’s and doctoral degree students as well as staff and faculty mentors from across the university's campuses and programs for their work.
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New study pinpoints climate conditions for restoring the endangered butternut tree , articleHabitat modeling offers new hope for conserving one of North America’s most imperiled native trees.
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Two members of the College of Natural Resources and Environment recognized for service and leadership , articleTwo CNRE faculty members were named to academies for their service and leadership
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Forestry senior Evan Ruland builds experience across Virginia’s forest industry , articleBy working alongside professionals across the state, Ruland is turning classroom knowledge into real-world forestry experience.
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College of Natural Resources and Environment presents alumni, student, faculty, and staff awards , articleCNRE gave out its annual awards on March 23
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Enjoying life in the outfield and the outdoors , articleTalented softball player Lyla Blackwell had many choices when it came to picking a school to advance her education, but the Indiana native who grew up on a farm wanted something that would combine her love of her sport with a top-tier academic institution that had programs in conservation and agriculture. She found what she wanted in Virginia Tech and the College of Natural Resources and Environment
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Ethan Elder named David William Smith Leadership Award recipient in the College of Natural Resources and Environment , articleEthan Elder was named as the 2026 David Smith Leadership Award winner for CNRE.
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CNRE names Ambassador of the Year and departmental honorees , articleJackson Orr was selected as the top ambassador for CNRE in 2026. He was one of four departmental winners who were also recognized for their work as ambassadors this year.
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Five faculty members named AAAS Fellows , articleThe new fellows are among nearly 500 scientists, engineers, and innovators who have been recognized for their scientific and socially distinguished achievements by one of the world’s largest general scientific societies and publisher of the Science family of journals.
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Dean’s Discovery Fund supports collaborative research , articleDesigned to spark innovative, interdisciplinary work, the fund in the College of Natural Resources and Environment supports early stage research that positions teams for larger external funding opportunities while advancing university priorities.
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12 new members join Academies of Faculty Service and Leadership , articleIn a first for the university, two faculty members have received appointments to both academies.
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Preparing students to lead in a data-driven green economy , articleThe sustainable systems science major will equip students with data-driven, systems-focused skills to solve complex environmental and societal challenges.
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Geography adds path to earning Bachelor of Science degree , articleA more flexible major that results in a Bachelor of Science in geography gives students the freedom to pursue scientific and applied career paths.
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Sense of belonging predicts who stays in science , articleNew research shows that feeling connected to a scientific community may be key to reducing attrition, with professional societies positioned to strengthen belonging across disciplines.
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Sustainable Forest Supply Chain Collaborative launches , articleThe new collaborative in the College of Natural Resources and Environment connects research, teaching, and Virginia Cooperative Extension to strengthen Virginia’s forest sector and support healthy forests, resilient businesses, and future workforce needs.
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Executive master’s degree takes working professionals global — and back to lead , articleKathy Hager completed the Executive Master of Natural Resources while working full time, gaining international experience and leadership insight she now brings back to her role in Outreach and International Affairs.
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Student research would improve high-impact flash flood warnings in rural Virginia , articleMcKenzie Tate’s work on expanding ground-based observation networks across Appalachia could improve rainfall estimates, strengthen warning systems, and help protect communities facing increasingly extreme precipitation events.
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Can chilis bring the heat in self-defense? , articleA researcher explores whether pepper plants that lost avian seed dispersers boost heat to avoid being eaten by mammals.
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Bioplastics research spurs international collaboration with Dongsung Chemical , articleBuilding on several years of research led by faculty in the College of Natural Resources and Environment and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the agreement establishes a framework to expand collaborative research in bioplastics and explore future pathways for commercialization.
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Policy research program builds pathways from research to actionable solutions , articleFour faculty members representing four colleges, one school, and three departments were named fellows or scholars in the +Policy Network’s 2025-26 policy research cohort, each receiving up to $10,000 to turn policy ideas into real-world solutions.
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Researchers find genomics offers a faster path to restoring the American chestnut , articleUsing DNA-based predictions, researchers show how blight-resistant trees can retain the growth and forest role of the iconic American chestnut.
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