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General ItemLifelong Learning Institute’s spring registration opens Jan. 28
The Lifelong Learning Institute continues the celebration of its 10th anniversary with a full slate of spring courses, lectures, webinars, field trips, and other special events for curious adults 50 and older.
Date: Jan 14, 2025 -
Article ItemNew Boeing Center partnership empowers women veterans , article Date: Dec 18, 2024
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General ItemTechnical Assistance Program links faculty expertise, industry innovation
When businesses face technical challenges that require specialized expertise, they don’t have to look far.
Date: Dec 04, 2024 -
Article ItemLifelong Learning Institute offers retired faculty new purpose and passion , article
The member-driven volunteer organization for curious adults 50 and older is celebrating 10 years this fall with nearly 60 courses, field trips, lectures, and special events.
Date: Sep 06, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Cybersecurity Education Conference comes to Virginia Tech , article
Educators from across the commonwealth experienced Hokie hospitality at this two-day learning and networking event.
Date: Aug 29, 2024 -
Article ItemVeterinarians find new career paths with help of program aiming to become national center , article
The Center for Public and Corporate Veterinary Medicine helps veterinarians from across the nation find new routes, applying their education, experience, and skills to move into areas beyond private practice, such as government or industry.
Date: Apr 21, 2023 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech faculty Alan Abrahams spotlights consumer safety research on international stage , article
Abraham's primary research focuses on gleaning product safety concerns from online consumer postings, product reviews, and discussion forums to improve safety for vulnerable populations such as senior citizens.
Date: Mar 20, 2023 -
Article ItemIn memoriam: Howard Feiertag, hospitality and tourism management industry leader and faculty member , article
Feiertag, hospitality and tourism management icon, longstanding faculty member, and namesake of the Howard Feiertag Hospitality & Tourism Management Department in the Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business passed away on March 3.
Date: Mar 08, 2023 -
Article ItemOlder adults sharpen their minds, build friendships through Lifelong Learning Institute , article
The member-driven, volunteer organization draws on the wealth of academic and community resources in the New River Valley and beyond to provide intellectual, cultural, and social experiences for curious adults 50 and older. Registration is open for its spring term, which will include more than 30 courses that begin the week of Feb. 20.
Date: Feb 03, 2023 -
Article ItemBlockchain Certificate Program creates a space for new ideas and applications , article
Launched this past spring with the support of a Go Virginia grant and a gift from Block.one, Virginia Tech's new program offers both mid-career professionals and students the opportunity to better understand blockchain and related technologies.
Date: Dec 08, 2022 -
Article ItemNew certificate program offers professional development for product safety experts , article
A new partnership between Virginia Tech and the Society of Product Safety Professionals will allow those working in product safety to receive certification and will establish a new assistantship to support doctoral students.
Date: Nov 28, 2022 -
Article ItemLifelong Learning Institute’s fall schedule includes courses on Toni Morrison, doodling, technology, and more , article
The member-driven, volunteer organization draws on the wealth of academic and community resources in the region to offer a wide variety of courses to adults 50 and older. Registration for the fall term opens Sept. 7.
Date: Sep 05, 2022 -
Article ItemNewport News Center brings crucial data analytics training to working professionals , article
The center, which will host the Board of Visitors’ quarterly board meeting Aug. 23, is located in the growing Tech Center Research Park, putting the university adjacent not only to the prestigious Jefferson Lab and NASA’s Langley Research Center, but also startups and innovative technology companies.
Date: Aug 17, 2022 -
Article ItemLifelong Learning Institute widens its reach through AARP partnership , article
AARP is offering a series of free Lifelong Learning Institute lectures to its nationwide membership, opening access to the institute’s rich educational and cultural programming to older adults around the country.
Date: Mar 17, 2022 -
Article ItemTechnical Assistance Program connects university expertise with business needs , article
When a Virginia-based manufacturer wanted to show that its disinfecting cabinet was effective against the virus that causes COVID-19, it turned to a university program that enables faculty members to respond quickly to market needs and gives businesses a streamlined process for accessing this knowledge.
Date: Oct 13, 2020