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General ItemStudy Abroad Fair showcases opportunities on every continent Date: Sep 09, 2026 -
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Pamplin+ transforms undergraduate business curriculum into four-year experiential internship , articlePamplin+ transforms the Pamplin College of Business undergraduate experience through hands-on learning, required internships, mandatory agentic AI coursework, and cross-disciplinary corporate projects.
Date: Sep 08, 2026 - -
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Hokie generosity strengthens communities, fuels discovery, and expands opportunity , articleDuring the past fiscal year, alumni, friends, students, employees, corporations, and foundations invested in Virginia Tech's land-grant mission at unprecedented levels. Their giving helps strengthen Virginia's workforce, improve health outcomes, advance innovation, and create new opportunities.
Date: Aug 19, 2026 - -
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Honoring a legacy through open education , articleThe freely available textbook fills a significant gap between theory and practice in aerospace education, offering practical design perspectives that are often underrepresented in traditional curricula yet essential to both students and industry professionals. There is no comparable resource available, whether open or commercially published.
Date: Aug 18, 2026 - -
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Engineering students cross bridges through infrastructure-focused study abroad , articleThe study abroad program Bridges, Builders, and Society uses iconic bridges in the United Kingdom to help engineering students understand how the structures reflect history, culture, and the communities they connect.
Date: Aug 06, 2026 - -
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From student to professional: Internships that shape future designers , videoWhat does it take to turn classroom learning into a career? Follow Virginia Tech students from the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design as they complete summer internships at Richmond-based design firm 3North, gaining hands-on experience with real client projects while building the skills, confidence, and connections that prepare them for the professional world.
Date: Jul 30, 2026 - -
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Food science student finds a sweeter path to her Ph.D. , articleJulia Adornetto found her calling in the science of sensory evaluation, overcoming setbacks with the help of faculty mentors and scholarships.
Date: Jul 23, 2026 - -
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Designing tomorrow, today , articleFrom future-focused research to hands-on prototypes, industrial design students are gaining the skills to envision what’s next and create solutions for a rapidly changing world.
Date: Jul 16, 2026 - -
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Braden Schenck balances college and the broadcast booth , articleIn addition to being a full-time student, Schenck is the primary play-by-play voice of the Salem RidgeYaks and the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs. The opportunity to get professional reps allows him to apply what he’s learning in the classroom to experiences in the industry.
Date: Jul 14, 2026 - -
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"The best classroom is a baseball stadium" , videoBraden Schenck has turned a lifelong love of baseball into a passion for sports broadcasting. As a Virginia Tech School of Communication student in the Sports Media and Analytics program, he's gaining experience as the play-by-play voice of the Salem RidgeYaks. This program allows him to combine storytelling, live game coverage, and hands-on experience to prepare him for a career behind the microphone.
Date: Jul 13, 2026 - -
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Student brings Ut Prosim to life through student-led publication , articleIn the world of campus publications, Morgan Blankenship strives to keep the Woove magazine welcoming to all.
Date: Jul 12, 2026 - -
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Gift empowers undergraduates in the lab , articleUniversity Distinguished Professor Emeritus Dennis Dean committed over $1 million to help undergraduates hone their research skills.
Date: Jul 07, 2026 - -
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Preserving one of Virginia's most unique historic homes , videoThe Octagon House stands as one of Southwest Virginia’s most distinctive historic landmarks, offering a unique window into the region’s architectural, cultural, and social history. This video explores the ongoing efforts to document and preserve the house through modern technologies such as LiDAR and 3D scanning, while also examining its significance within the broader story of Smyth County. Through the perspectives of descendants, preservation advocates, and researchers, the project highlights the importance of safeguarding historic places and ensuring that their stories remain accessible to future generations. At the heart of this work is a commitment to telling a more complete history of the Octagon House, including the contributions of the enslaved men and women whose labor made its construction possible. As restoration and research continue, the site is emerging as a center for historical interpretation, education, and community engagement. By preserving both the physical structure and the stories connected to it, project leaders hope to create a lasting resource that honors the past while supporting cultural and economic development across the region.
Date: Jul 06, 2026 - -
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Chicago Covenants Project expands its map of a hidden history , articleThe project brings together students, faculty members, and community partners to document and map thousands of racially restrictive housing covenants hidden in Cook County land records. Through GIS mapping, metadata development, and digital preservation, students are helping make this history more accessible while examining how past housing discrimination continues to shape communities today.
Date: Jun 26, 2026 - -
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Student-built metamaterials & the future of 5G , videoStudents in Jordan Budhu's electromagnetic metamaterials course are designing and testing metamaterials. Through advanced prototyping and RF testing equipment, the lab pushes the boundaries of electromagnetics, 5G/6G innovation, and secure chip technology, bringing complex theory to life in hands‑on experiments.
Date: Jun 23, 2026 - -
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Students earn prizes at annual Yee Memorial Prize Composition Competition , articleSean O’Brien, Adrian “AJ” Fucito, and Nathan Sprouse took top honors at the annual event designed to encourage creative expression across disciplines.
Date: Jun 22, 2026 - -
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Programs help prepare first-generation students for career success , articleFirst-Generation Student Success’ experiential learning trips to Tennessee and the Steger Center promote career readiness and showcase professional opportunities.
Date: Jun 04, 2026 - -
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Students dive into augmented reality in virtual jam sessions , videoStudents step into the world of motion capture and virtual production with virtual jam sessions, exploring how human movement is transformed into fluid digital performances. Through hands-on access to cutting-edge technology, immersive studio spaces, and collaborative experimentation, the event gives participants the chance to learn without pressure. Just curiosity, creativity, and discovery. Video by Addi Everett
Date: May 26, 2026 - -
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Hokies on Wall Street event helps students bridge the classroom and careers , articlePamplin College of Business students explored top finance companies and networked with industry leaders and alumni during the annual Hokies on Wall Street Event.
Date: May 25, 2026 - -
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Alumnus nurtures future forestry professionals education , videoKevin Smith graduated from Virginia Tech in 2000 with a degree in industrial forest operations. As part owner and vice president of Big Timber Hardwoods, LLC, he recently joined Assistant Professor Corey Green's Forest Biometrics lab to lend his knowledge and expertise to students.
Date: May 21, 2026 -
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