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Class of 2024: Rachel Morse named Outstanding Senior for the College of Natural Resources and Environment , articleFrom local shrews to ocelots in the Amazon, Morse’s academic journey in the wildlife conservation major has been defined by hands-on learning experiences.
Date: Apr 26, 2024 -
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Taking a swing in world of landscape architecture , articleA trip to a national conference two years ago led to an internship for Connor Nguyen, and now that internship has helped Nguyen obtain a full-time position with a landscape architecture firm in Pinehurst, North Carolina, one of the nation's premier golf destinations.
Date: Apr 26, 2024 -
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Study abroad experience in Panama gets well-connected boost , articleA new study abroad program provides students with opportunities to explore global logistics and infrastructure through exclusive access to influential leaders and real-world projects. The transformative experience, made possible by a well-connected alumna, showcases the value of combining academic rigor with intercultural learning.
Date: Apr 25, 2024 -
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Students use study abroad trip to focus on food security in South Africa , articleA dozen of the 14 students who traveled to South Africa were part of the global food security and health minor housed in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 -
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Cheesy Nights continues as a delicious Virginia Tech finals week tradition , articleCheesy Nights began in 2011 with just $100 for cheese, butter, bread, and a small griddle in Newman Library. Every semester since, University Libraries and campus partners, family volunteers, and community members tie on their aprons and grill thousands of cheese sandwiches for hungry Hokies during finals week.
Date: Apr 18, 2024 -
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Fellowships support student research on compostable cutlery, sustainable solutions, and shorebird conservation , articleUndergraduate Research Fellowships are helping students in the College of Natural Resources and Environment take their education into their own hands.
Date: Apr 10, 2024 -
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Engineering junior Jayden Warren earns Patti Grace Smith Fellowship , articleWarren is the first Virginia Tech student to be honored by the prestigious fellowship program, which connects leading aerospace companies with talented Black students seeking to enter the aerospace industry.
Date: Apr 02, 2024 -
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Colin Roberts focuses career goals on improving mental health in the Black community , articleRoberts, a senior majoring in psychology with a minor in human-computer interaction, has a packed schedule, balancing classwork with a long list of extracurricular activities. He also has a supportive network of family, friends, and faculty behind him.
Date: Mar 31, 2024 -
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DataBridge program inspires futures one data point at a time , articleThe program in University Libraries pairs students with data problems proposed by researchers from across Virginia Tech. Students collaborate with faculty members while earning course credit or monetary payment and building their data analysis skills along the way.
Date: Mar 29, 2024 -
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Unmanned aerial vehicles and workforce development part of congressman's visit to Blacksburg campus , articleU.S. Rep. Rob Wittman ’81 received briefings on research initiatives related to unmanned aerial systems and unmanned underwater vehicle. He also met with four undergraduate students who are part of the Defense Civilian Training Corps to hear about workforce development programming at the Virginia Tech National Security Institute.
Date: Mar 11, 2024 -
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Board of Visitors to consider 2024-25 tuition and fees at April 9 meeting; virtual public comment opportunity scheduled for March 26 , articleIn advance of the April board meeting, Virginia Tech will provide a virtual public comment opportunity on Tuesday, March 26, at 11 a.m.
Date: Mar 08, 2024 -
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Matthew T. Holt receives Distinguished Agriculture Alumni Award from Purdue University , articleThe prestigious award recognizes Purdue alumni who have demonstrated a record of outstanding accomplishments, made significant contributions to their profession or society in general, and exhibit high potential for future professional growth.
Date: Mar 04, 2024 -
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Career and Professional Development awarded $100,000 grant to expand work-based learning opportunities , articleThe grant from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia will make paid internships more widely available, removing some of the barriers for students with financial need.
Date: Mar 04, 2024 -
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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.
Date: Feb 29, 2024 -
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VT Engage Faculty Fellowships expand opportunities for community-engaged learning , articleThe program is now open for new applicants to integrate high-impact, ethical community-based learning experiences in their academic courses and programs. Current fellows say their students' attitudes and attention reflect the purposeful learning their fellowships support.
Date: Feb 28, 2024 -
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Empowering tomorrow's leaders: Virginia Tech's Presidential Scholars tackle public health challenges , articleWith ambitions ranging from health care accessibility consulting to pediatric medicine, and supported by a comprehensive system of financial aid, mentorship, and research opportunities, these scholars are poised to make significant impacts on public health, reflecting Virginia Tech's dedication to access and service.
Date: Feb 27, 2024 -
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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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The Antarctica journals , articleVirginia Tech students shares experiences and insights traveling to Antarctica over the winter break.
Date: Feb 19, 2024 -
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New open textbook fosters ecological stewardship in property management , articleReleased in 2023 through the Open Education Initiative and Virginia Tech Publishing, housed in University Libraries, this pioneering work fills major gaps that existed in sustainability resources for undergraduate and graduate college property management programs.
Date: Feb 19, 2024 -
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Architecture students collaborate with Appalachian communities through new program , articleMany architecture students spend a semester studying design and gaining real-world experience. A new program is offering a cost-efficient experiential learning option without going far from Blacksburg. The Appalachian Futures Lab will expand student learning and leave a lasting impact on the communities where they serve.
Date: Feb 15, 2024
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