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From Appalachia to Africa, see our land-grant mission in actionThe next installment of the global newsletter will feature stories from more than 20 countries, spotlighting how students, faculty, and staff are helping grow Virginia Tech’s innovation network far beyond Blacksburg and the Washington, D.C., area.
Date: Jun 27, 2025 - -
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Milkshakes fuel a global learning opportunity , articleNearly two dozen students in the Dairy Club at Virginia Tech traveled over 3,500 miles to explore agriculture across Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, England, and the cattle-breed birthplace islands of Guernsey and Jersey.
Date: Jun 03, 2025 - -
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CALS Global Opportunity Initiative cohort cultivates collaboration in Ethiopia , articleAs 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 - -
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Virginia Tech’s Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture enrolls 1,300-plus farms in first year of landmark pilot program , articleThe $80 million USDA-funded project — the largest grant in Virginia Tech’s history — provides financial support for farmers in selected counties in four states to implement agricultural practices that protect water, soil, and air.
Date: Jan 07, 2025 - -
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International scientists converge at Virginia Tech to further plant health research , articleVirginia Tech hosted the International Conference on Plant Pathogenic Bacteria, bringing 250 plant health scientists from 27 countries to Blacksburg for an exchange about the global food chain.
Date: Aug 16, 2024 - -
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From Blacksburg to Ethiopia: Veterinary college professors forge partnerships to tackle food insecurity, empower communities , articleCarla Savage and Sophie Wenzel embarked on a two-week immersion in Ethiopia to lay the groundwork for impactful global research.
Date: Jul 30, 2024 - -
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A Virginia Tech-Ghanaian classroom collaboration bridges borders , articleImpactful 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 - -
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Trailblazing social entrepreneur sparks conversations on global service, Africa’s future , articleAs a Global Fellow in Residence at the Mozaiko living-learning community, Varkey George engaged with students, faculty, and staff across various departments, sharing his experiences and advocating for global citizenship, community engagement, and deepening partnerships in Africa.
Date: Jun 13, 2024 - -
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Virginia Tech alumna joins Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture team , articleRebekah Slabach ’16 is making an impact in the field of agriculture as the new associate director for the Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture. Slabach, a second-generation Hokie, earned dual bachelor's degrees in agricultural sciences and agricultural and applied economics.
Date: Jun 04, 2024 - -
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Class of 2024: Megan Pollok works internationally to increase food security , articleAt home and abroad, Pollok is helping communities create sustainable food systems.
Date: May 02, 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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Jamie Lucero named project director for the Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture , articleThe Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture involves a record $80 million U.S. Department of Agriculture Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities grant to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Launched in September, the effort will help farmers and ranchers implement climate-smart practices that could significantly reduce greenhouse gases.
Date: Jan 25, 2024 - -
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Virginia Tech’s global impact: Dropping in on Hokies studying and working around the world , articleOn any given day, in every corner of the world, Virginia Tech students, faculty, staff, and alumni are making a profound impact. As the university celebrates International Education Week, we check in with some of those Hokies embodying the university’s commitment to international education and engagement.
Date: Nov 10, 2023 - -
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Clean water for students in India , articleVirginia Tech looks to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
Date: Oct 09, 2023 - -
Video ItemRelease of the 2023 Global Agricultural Productivity Report , video
Virginia Tech’s Global Agricultural Productivity Initiative (GAP Initiative) co-hosted a collaborative event with the USDA and the Sustainable Productivity Growth (SPG) Coalition. The event included the launch of the 2023 Global Agricultural Productivity (GAP) Report®, Every Farmer, Every Tool.
Date: Oct 03, 2023 - -
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Unearthing the impact of moisture on soil carbon processes , article Date: Oct 03, 2023 - -
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Brain Tumors in Children , articleExperts from Children's National, Virginia Tech, and Columbia University join forces to explore new tactics to fight lethal childhood brain cancer.
Date: Sep 28, 2023 - -
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Accelerating global food production , articleVirginia Tech addresses the need for global agriculture productivity.
Date: Aug 09, 2023 - -
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Virginia Tech is satisfying the craving for semiconductor advancement , article Date: Aug 09, 2023 - -
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Impact of Virginia Tech agriculture research highlighted before U.S. House subcommittee , articleAlan Grant, dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, highlighted USDA’s impact on the college, including the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station and Virginia Cooperative Extension, to the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Date: Jun 14, 2023 -
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