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Category: campus experience Virginia Tech Board of Visitors names new student representatives for 2025-26 , articleThomas Feely and Katherine “Katie” Drinkwater will serve as undergraduate and graduate/professional student representatives, respectively. These representatives act as important liaisons between the university’s governing board and the broader student population.
Date: May 02, 2025 - -
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Category: academics Virginia Tech strengthens future of the construction industry , articleTo mark Construction Safety Week, the Myers-Lawson School of Construction is highlighting its new construction safety leadership major — one of the first of its kind in the nation. Launched in 2024, the program is preparing students to become leaders in an industry where safety is paramount and the stakes are high.
Date: May 02, 2025 - -
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Category: campus experience Thomas Feely strengthens Hokie experience through service , articleFeely champions the idea of serving others, using his experiences at Virginia Tech to help better the lives of other students.
Date: Apr 30, 2025 - -
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Category: culture Meet the Corps of Cadets leaders for the spring semester , articleThese leaders make up the cadet chain of command and are responsible for the planning and operations of the corps every day.
Date: Apr 18, 2025 - -
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Category: impact Journalist resource: Experts look ahead to the top stories of 2025 , articleWith the Trump administration’s promises of transformative policies across the economy, international relations, and climate action, Virginia Tech's experts are ready to add insights and context to your stories. To schedule an interview with any of our experts on the top stories of the year, email mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Jan 23, 2025 - -
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Category: campus experience Class of 2024: Natalia Ayala-Torres builds a brighter future for Hokie engineers , articleNatalia Ayala-Torres has spent her time in college embodying Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) by giving back to the same program that set her on a path to engineering at Virginia Tech
Date: Dec 19, 2024 - -
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Category: research A 3D printer could build your next home, affordably , articleIn an effort to find new solutions to ease the affordable housing crisis, Virginia Tech researchers are partnering with Virginia Housing to create 3D-printed concrete homes.
Date: Nov 22, 2024 - -
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Virginia Tech Advantage Virtual reality simulates construction hazards for students , articleA collaboration between the University Libraries’ ARIES (Advanced Research in Immersive Environments and Simulations) and the College of Engineering Myers-Lawson School of Construction created a new approach to construction safety education.
Date: Nov 20, 2024 - -
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Category: impact Students build a playground for a Costa Rican community , articleSeven Virginia Tech students and their professor travel to Costa Rica to take part in a service-learning trip, seeing a semester-long project come to life.
Date: Sep 23, 2024 - -
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Category: academics New major aims to make the construction industry safer, one student at a time , articleThe new major in construction safety leadership aims to build a safer future on job sites around the world.
Date: Sep 13, 2024 - -
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Category: news directly from around campus Myers-Lawson School of Construction celebrates alumni and students , articleThe school celebrated a successful year by honoring its top graduates and alumni during an awards banquet.
Date: Jun 12, 2024 - -
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Category: academics Undergraduate research integrates robotic devices and engineering majors , articleKereshmeh Afsari, construction engineering and management assistant professor, mentors four undergraduate students across engineering disciplines to improve safety and efficiency for stormwater pollution prevention inspections at construction job sites.
Date: Jun 04, 2024 - -
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Category: campus experience Class of 2024: Jessica Fikac builds up those around her , articleSenior Jessica Fikac, named construction engineering and management outstanding senior, is preparing to walk across the stage, but her life-long love for learning will bring her back for graduate school.
Date: May 02, 2024 - -
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Category: culture Virginia Tech's women in construction provide a catalyst for change , articleWomen in the construction industry are on a mission to introduce more people to possibilities in a dynamic world through the Myers-Lawson School of Construction at Virginia Tech.
Date: Mar 27, 2024 - -
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Category: culture These women students are building the future of the construction industry , articleTo celebrate Women’s History Month, students in the Myers-Lawson School of Construction talk about their passion and their reasons for pursuing careers in construction.
Date: Mar 06, 2024 - -
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Category: academics Ashley Johnson named Preston and Catharine White Fellow , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 2015, Johnson is focused on construction engineering, management, lean construction, construction law and contract administration, and explores emerging practices in construction engineering and management education.
Date: Oct 11, 2023 - -
Video ItemCategory: research Checking In: Spot the Robot Dog at CID and Holden Hall , video
Check out what VT students, faculty, staff, and our contractor partners have learned so far about using a robot to monitor construction progress.
Date: Jun 22, 2023 - -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Virginia high schoolers BLAST into STEM education , video
Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology (BLAST) is a three day camp that helps rising 9th and 10th graders find their place in various STEM fields. Each day of BLAST is packed with STEM-related activities and demonstrations led by faculty of the university. Students come away from BLAST with a greater sense of curiosity, deeper insight about the variety of careers that exist in STEM fields, and enhanced readiness for advanced programs in science, technology, engineering, and math. The BLAST program is a partnership between the Virginia Space Grant Consortium, Old Dominion University, the University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Date: Jul 15, 2022 - -
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Category: campus experience In their own words: Virginia Tech leaders discuss opportunities associated with construction careers , articleThe discussion closes out National Women in Construction Week 2022, which celebrates women in construction and shines a light on career possibilities on a national scale.
Date: Mar 10, 2022 - -
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Category: academics Class project engineers a love story , articleLinley Pierson ‘21 and Brandon Wade ‘20 first met in Introduction to Construction Engineering and Management. They tied the knot in September 2021 with a teal and orange color scheme for the wedding, the signature Myers-Lawson School of Construction ceremonial hardhats fit right in with the decor.
Date: Feb 12, 2022 -