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    Elon and Yelena Danziger stand on a balcony with a cityscape behind them.
    Virginia Tech alumnus rewrites the story of a Florentine icon , article

    A passion for architecture and history led Elon Danziger from Virginia Tech to Florence, where his research is rewriting the story of the city’s famed Baptistery.

    Date: Apr 24, 2025 -
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    Gary Hurlock (second from right) with his family.
    VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Gary Hurlock , article

    Meet Gary Hurlock '92, DVM ’96, vice president at Crider Foods. VMCVM’s public and corporate medicine track sparked his passion for poultry medicine and prepared him for a career in food safety. A proud Hokie, he’s committed to mentoring students and upholding the highest standards in animal care.

    Date: Apr 18, 2025 -
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    Dylan Bomgardner
    Theatre alumnus Dylan Bomgardner helped light the way for Metallica’s M72 World Tour , article

    Metallica fans rocking out at the M72 World Tour are seeing the creative work of Virginia Tech alumnus Dylan Bomgardner, who supported the tour’s cutting-edge lighting design.

    Date: Apr 18, 2025 -
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    Lisa McFaddin (at center) holding the textbook she has written
    VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Lisa Pinn McFaddin , article

    Meet Dr. Lisa Pinn McFaddin DVM ’07, associate veterinarian at Caring Hands Animal Hospital in Bristow, Virginia. Her education at VMCVM broadened her perspective on veterinary medicine, strengthened her clinical and research skills, and ignited her passion for integrative medicine. She takes pride in her Hokie roots and advancing evidence-based holistic care to improve patient outcomes.

    Date: Mar 20, 2025 -
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    Sierra Guynn (at left) with her husband (at right) and step daughter (at right).
    VMCVM Alumni and Faculty Spotlight: Sierra Guynn , article

    Meet Sierra Guynn, a proud VMCVM alumna and faculty member since 2012. Inspired by her students, she is passionate about veterinary education, food animal medicine, and industry advocacy. She values resilience, problem-solving, and the power of people skills in veterinary practice. When she’s not teaching, she’s off exploring—because her travel list never stops growing!

    Date: Mar 14, 2025 -
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    Alum's engineering career advice for current students
    Alum's engineering career advice for current students , video

    Students in the College of Engineering meet Virginia Tech mechanical engineering alum, David Wilson ‘84, who dedicated 35 years to Toyota Racing Development (TRD), U.S.A. Wilson meets with Virginia Tech's Ware Lab students and gives them advice about careers in engineering.

    Date: Feb 26, 2025 -
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    Dr. W Preston Thorton (at left) and Dr. Mary Thorton (at right) posing in the lobby of Southern Hills Animal Hospital
    VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Mary Thornton and Preston Thornton , article

    Meet Dr. Mary Thornton BS '83, DVM '88 and Dr. Preston Thornton BS '89, DVM '93, co-owners of Southern Hills Animal Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. They credit their education at VMCVM for shaping them into independent, science-driven veterinarians who embrace problem-solving and lifelong learning, and they take pride in their Hokie roots, the connections they've built, and their commitment to serving both pets and the community.

    Date: Feb 14, 2025 -
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    Virginia Edwards (at right) posing for a family photo with her husband (at left), two sons (far right and far left), and two dogs (at front). The family is posing in front of two Christmas trees with prop presents under them.
    VMCVM Alumni and Faculty Spotlight: Virginia Edwards , article

    Meet Virginia Edwards '07, DVM '12, a VMCVM alumna turned faculty member since 2016. Passionate about teaching, she thrives on mentoring students and celebrating their "lightbulb moments." A talented baker and singer, who enjoys time with her family and two dogs, Maggie and Shadow. Her favorite advice? "You belong here, and you can do this."

    Date: Jan 27, 2025 -
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    Tommy Doubleday bicycles on a race track, along orange CLASH Daytona signage. A crowd of people stands behind the signage, watching the race. The sun sets in the background.
    Tommy Doubleday ’24 wins national triathlon , article

    The former Virginia Tech Triathlon club officer placed first in the Long Course Triathlon National Championship in Daytona, Fla.

    Date: Jan 21, 2025 -
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    A composite photo of Bob Garst in his corps of cadet uniform in 1966 on left and civilian clothes present day on right
    Alumni look back: Bob Garst - Class of ’66 , article

    Class of ’66 alumnus Bob Garst reflects on his time at Virginia Tech in the Corps of Cadets and the professors who inspired him.

    Date: Jan 15, 2025 -
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    Multiple photos of Shannon Stannek. To the far left are two photos of Stannek with a DVM student in a pool and with a group of LVTs and students with a patient. At the bottom right is a photo of Shannon Stanek posing with a man and a brain scan of a tumor Stanek had. At the top right is a photo of Stanek (at left) with a DVM student (at right).
    VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Shannon Stanek , article

    Shannon Stanek '93, DVM '97, owner of Exton Vet Clinic, is a brain cancer survivor passionate about mentorship, community service, and lifelong learning. She lives with her family and pets, including Indy, her melanoma-detecting German shepherd, and strives to make a difference through veterinary medicine and kindness.

    Date: Dec 18, 2024 -
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    Erin O'Leary posing with her two basset hounds at the beach.
    VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Erin O'Leary , article

    Erin O'Leary '92, DVM '04, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Heal House Call Veterinarian, credits her time at VMCVM for shaping her into the compassionate and dedicated practitioner she is today. Passionate about supporting fellow veterinarians, she’s committed to helping others build fulfilling house call practices while prioritizing work-life balance and mental well-being.

    Date: Nov 21, 2024 -
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    Rachael Dunn '10, DVM '14 sitting with a black and white dog while wearing black scrubs.
    VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Rachael Dunn , article

    Rachael Dunn '10, DVM '14 is the owner and veterinarian at Loudoun Urgent Vet. She values the strong foundation and network she gained from VMCVM. Inspired by her parents, Rachael’s passion for rescue work shines through her involvement with Loudoun Community Cat Coalition. Her favorite quote, "How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard," reflects her love for the human-animal bond. At home, she cares for a mix of pets, including dogs, cats, a rabbit, a goose, and ducks.

    Date: Oct 18, 2024 -
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    Wynne DiGrassie (at left) with her family.
    VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Wynne DiGrassie DVM ‘96, MS ‘00 , article

    Wynne DiGrassie DVM '96, MS '00 is the owner and practice administrator at Mountain View Equine Hospital and an Associate Professor at Blue Ridge Community College. As a VMCVM alum, her well-rounded education gave her the confidence to teach exotic animal care, despite focusing on equine practice.

    Date: Sep 20, 2024 -
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    (From left) Julie Byrd standing next to Rabihah Waheed inside a room on campus
    Scholarship program, ‘having someone there for you’ connects two Hokies for life , article

    Julie Byrd knew the Beyond Boundaries Scholars program was the perfect way to give back. What she didn't realize is that she'd find even more ways to help a first-generation student like herself.

    Date: Sep 10, 2024 -
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    Headshot of Evymarie Prado Sanchez.
    VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Evymarie Prado Sanchez '14, DVM '19, MPH '19 , article

    Evymarie Prado Sanchez '14, DVM '19, MPH '19, is a Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer with the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. She values mentoring students in alternative veterinary career paths and is passionate about diversity in regulatory medicine.

    Date: Aug 15, 2024 -
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    Electrical and computer engineering alum, Zach Rattner.
    From student to start-up: Virginia Tech alumnus changes the moving industry with artificial intelligence , article

    Inspired by a single photo, Zach Rattner ’11 leveraged his curiosity and engineering background to co-found Yembo, an AI company offering virtual surveying solutions for moving companies.

    Date: Aug 05, 2024 -
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    Kaitlyn McBane with her family and a horse.
    VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Kaitlyn McBane DVM '18 , article

    Kaitlyn McBane, DVM '18 reflects on the invaluable problem-solving skills she gained from VMCVM, the enduring relationships with classmates, and the inspiring advice to believe in herself, while passionately enjoying her work and maintaining a fulfilling work-life balance.

    Date: Jul 19, 2024 -
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    Portrait of Deseria Creighton-Barney
    Saying yes to service , article

    Never one to turn down an opportunity to support her alma mater, Deseria Creighton-Barney ’86 serves a critical role as one of the tri-chairs of the steering committee for Boundless Impact: The Campaign for Virginia Tech. In March 2023, the university announced the naming of Creighton-Barney, Liz Lazor ’15, and J. Pearson ’87, as the new tri-chairs, and together, they lead the university’s ambitious $1.872 billion fundraising campaign designed to drive forward major initiatives and scheduled to run through Dec. 31, 2027.

    Date: Jul 01, 2024 -
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    Pamela Wykes Armstrong (forth from left) with her family.
    VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Pamela Wykes Armstrong DVM '84 , article

    Pamela Wykes Armstrong, a VMCVM alumna and owner of Damascus Veterinary Hospital, shares how her education laid the foundation for her success, the sense of community among alumni, and her passion for continuous learning and mentoring future veterinarians.

    Date: Jun 21, 2024 -

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