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Article ItemCategory: impact College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean Mario Ferruzzi prioritizes listening, collaboration in first six months , article
The new dean met with students and stakeholders to identify essential priorities for the college: community and ecological health, land and water use, and workforce development.
Date: May 20, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: news directly from around campus Class of 2025: Erica Feuerstein cultivates connection through education and outreach , article
An 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.
Date: May 12, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: culture Aspire! Awards recipients embrace leadership to empower communities , article
Virginia Tech students, faculty, and staff are recognized for their commitment to Student Affairs’ Aspirations for Student Learning.
Date: Apr 17, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: academics Virginia Tech names 10 new Bouchet Scholars for 2025 , article
The scholars will attend the honor society's annual conference at Yale University.
Date: Apr 09, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: research CALS Global Opportunity Initiative cohort cultivates collaboration in Ethiopia , article
As part of the CALS Global Opportunity Initiative, faculty traveled to Ethiopia to partner with local researchers to tackle shared agricultural and health issues and form new global partnerships.
Date: Mar 20, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: research Professor receives pilot funding to conduct study to increase forest farming in Appalachia , article
The $500,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission wants to improve economic development in the region through sustainable non-timber forest farming practices.
Date: Mar 19, 2025 - -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Global Distinction Virginia Tech Ph.D. candidate Israel Oyedare inspires the next generation of African leaders , article
With his nonprofit organization in Nigeria, a new book, and a degree from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Oyedare aims to make leadership education a mainstay in African schools.
Date: Mar 07, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: impact Signal Knob Middle School named the nation’s top middle school FFA chapter , article
The chapter, based in Strasburg, Virginia, beat out more than 9,000 other middle schools for the honor.
Date: Dec 23, 2024 - -
Article ItemCategory: impact Seven Virginians receive the FFA’s highest honors for contributions to agricultural education , article
Outstanding Virginia farmers, agricultural educators, and Virginia Tech employees were among those receiving awards.
Date: Dec 23, 2024 - -
Article ItemCategory: impact Master Gardener volunteers reduce food insecurity by gleaning , article
Master Gardener Volunteers of Hanover County, part of Virginia Cooperative Extension, are fighting food insecurity and reducing waste by collecting thousands of pounds of excess fresh produce for local food pantries.
Date: Nov 20, 2024 - -
Article ItemCategory: culture Everyday Ut Prosim: How Ph.D. student and economic development specialist Elli Travis serves , article
With food, music, and a passion for volunteering, Travis is leading the charge to revitalize downtown Christiansburg through the Rockin’ Food Truck Rodeo.
Date: Oct 10, 2024 - -
Article ItemCategory: impact Faculty, staff honored with annual College of Agriculture and Life Sciences awards , article
Seven people were honored in the college's 29th annual Celebration of Faculty and Staff.
Date: Sep 17, 2024 - -
Article ItemCategory: impact VALOR program graduates 10 new agricultural leaders , article
Two years of experiences readied fellows from diverse agricultural backgrounds to serve as advocates and leaders for the industry.
Date: Aug 06, 2024 - -
Article ItemCategory: academics A Virginia Tech-Ghanaian classroom collaboration bridges borders , article
Impactful collaborations led to an agreement with the University of Media, Arts, and Communication and the University of Cape Coast in Ghana.
Date: Jul 09, 2024 - -
Article ItemVirginia Tech leads international collaboration to enhance infrastructure resilience in India , article
The Center for International Research, Education, and Development has assembled a transdisciplinary team from Blacksburg and India to develop a new generation of infrastructure professionals.
Date: Jul 02, 2024 - -
Article ItemCategory: academics Global experiences prepare College of Agriculture and Life Sciences students for the modern workforce , article
International opportunities open new doors and pathways for students after graduation.
Date: Jun 28, 2024 - -
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Article ItemCategory: academics Virginia Tech's Edward A. Bouchet Honor Society chapter inducts five new members , article
The honor society was founded in 2005 by Yale and Howard universities and holds an annual Conference on Diversity and Graduate Education at Yale to celebrate inductees.
Date: Apr 12, 2024 - -
Article ItemCategory: impact Outstanding alumni and friends honored by College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Alumni Organization , article
Six alumni and friends received awards honoring their service and impact in the college's annual Celebration of Ut Prosim.
Date: Apr 11, 2024 -
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