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Labs encouraged to participate in the Freezer Challenge Date: Mar 05, 2026 - -
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Applications open: 2026-27 Office of Sustainability internship program Date: Feb 10, 2026 - -
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Sustainability initiatives yield educational and economic returns , articleThe university continues to promote environmental responsibility, earning national recognition and implementing wide-reaching sustainability efforts across academics, student life, infrastructure, and operations.
Date: Nov 18, 2025 - -
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Glitter is litter when it comes to commencement photos Date: Nov 17, 2025 - -
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Student sustainability proposals create a greener Blacksburg campus , articleStudents gain real-world experience and collaborate with campus stakeholders to help shape the university’s sustainability efforts through the Green RFP Program.
Date: Oct 16, 2025 - -
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Hokie Bike Hub launches campus biking series at Virginia Tech , videohe Hokie Bike Hub is offering a special Lunch and Learn series in July, to help faculty and staff feel more confident and comfortable on two wheels. The program includes lectures, hands-on activities, and on-bike instruction with certified League Cycling Instructors. As a component of Virginia Tech's Sustainable Transportation Department, Hokie Bike Hub aligns with the universities Climate Action Commitment to reduce single-occupancy-vehicle commuting to campus by 20 percent by 2025 and reduce transportation-related GHG emissions by 40 percent by 2030. For more information on the Lunch and Learn Series visit https://news.vt.edu/notices/adm-evergreens/bike-hub-lunch-and-learn-series.html
Date: Jul 10, 2025 - -
Video ItemHokie Bike Hub launches campus biking series , video
The Hokie Bike Hub is offering a special Lunch and Learn series in July, to help faculty and staff feel more confident and comfortable on two wheels. The program includes lectures, hands-on activities, and on-bike instruction with certified League Cycling Instructors. As a component of Virginia Tech's Sustainable Transportation Department, Hokie Bike Hub aligns with the universities Climate Action Commitment to reduce single-occupancy-vehicle commuting to campus by 20 percent by 2025 and reduce transportation-related GHG emissions by 40 percent by 2030. For more information on the Lunch and Learn Series visit https://news.vt.edu/notices/adm-evergreens/bike-hub-lunch-and-learn-series.html
Date: Jul 09, 2025 - -
Video ItemPollinator garden generating a buzz on campus , video
Students, faculty, and staff work together to plant a pollinator garden outside the Virginia Tech Visitor and Undergraduate Admissions Center as part of Virginia Tech's Bee Campus USA certification for commitment to helping native insect pollinators.
Date: Apr 29, 2025 - -
Video ItemStudents develop sustainable impact solutions for a greener campus , video
The Sustainable Impact Academy is bringing together 15 faculty and staff from across College of Natural Resources and Environment, Pamplin College of Business, and Green Engineering, creating a unique opportunity for students to work in cross-disciplinary teams to tackle sustainability challenges using campus as a classroom. The faculty work as mentors to the students and help them develop a green Request For Proposal.
Date: Apr 23, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech earns national recognition for collaborative approach to construction , articleEngineering News-Record has named Virginia Tech as its 2025 MidAtlantic Owner of the Year, underscoring the university’s innovative use of its facilities function as a platform for student learning and cross-campus collaboration.
Date: Apr 22, 2025 - -
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Activities set for Earth Month 2025 Date: Mar 28, 2025 - -
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Create a greener workspace: Complete the Green Office Certification Date: Jan 23, 2025 - -
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Collaboration powers Virginia Tech’s solar energy expansion , articleThe completion of four new solar array projects across the Blacksburg campus will create a more sustainable future.
Date: Dec 11, 2024 - -
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Harvested apple crops tap into sustainability network , articleWhen Associate Professor Susan Whitehead asked for help harvesting apples from her research orchard, she tapped into an established chain of events that provides food security for students and families throughout the New River Valley region.
Date: Dec 05, 2024 - -
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Students promote a greener campus with the Office of Sustainability , articleStudent interns in the Office of Sustainability are making an impact on campus. They're divided into four teams - energy, food, waste, and water - and the projects designed to promote sustainable practices are also teaching students skills to make them competitive in the workplace.
Date: Dec 04, 2024 - -
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Virginia Tech’s sustainability initiatives continue to grow , articleRecent sustainability accomplishments reflect Virginia Tech’s holistic commitment to creating a more sustainable future through strategic initiatives, innovative research, and collaborative efforts across the university.
Date: Nov 19, 2024 - -
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Campus utilities support Virginia Tech’s long-term vision , articleVirginia Tech is nearing the completion of its long-term campus utilities planning, aiming to create a road map that aligns campus utility systems with the university's strategic vision and goals outlined in the Climate Action Commitment.
Date: Nov 19, 2024 - -
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How water is consciously used on the Blacksburg campus Date: Nov 04, 2024 - -
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Happy Hallo-green: Sustainable tips and tricks for Halloween Date: Oct 16, 2024 - -
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