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Video ItemImmersive exhibit celebrates Nikki Giovanni's life and poetry , video
Virginia Tech celebrates the late Nikki Giovanni through an immersive exhibit at the Center for the Arts. The exhibit uses video projection of graphics and photos with an original music score to highlight six of Giovanni's poems read by Giovanni herself. This exhibit will move to the Torpedo Factory Art Center in 2026. Poetry and Readings: Nikki Giovanni Poetic Arrangement: Brittney S. Harris and Charles Nichols Music: Charles Nichols Embodied Movement: Brittney S. Harris Motion Capture: Trevor Finney and Alice Macanga Motion Graphics and Graphic Design: Meaghan Dee, Trevor Finney, Demetrya Dye, and Lexy Altieri Project Advisor: Gena E. Chandler, PhD Project Management: Meaghan Dee ICAT Technical Support: Gustavo Araoz, David Franusich, Brandon Hale, and Tanner Upthegrove Additional Thanks to Kelsey Hammer, Ella Shaffer, and Morgan Weidling for participating in creative brainstorming sessions. Special thanks to Virginia Fowler for permission, time, and poetry consultation. Additional thanks to Virginia Tech, President Sands, the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT), the University Libraries at Virginia Tech, and the Center for the Arts for supporting this project. And thank you to Nikki Giovanni for her incredible life and legacy.
Date: Dec 10, 2025 - -
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Immersive poetry exhibit honors the memory of Nikki Giovanni , articleOn Dec. 9, the first anniversary of her passing, Giovanni’s presence and poetry will be on display in a special multimedia exhibit in the Cube at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech. It will also be on display at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria in early 2026.
Date: Dec 01, 2025 - -
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University Libraries project helps athletes 'train and play smarter' , articleThe Applied Research in Immersive Experiences and Simulations team uses virtual video and artificial intelligence to create digital twins of football plays, allowing players and coaches to step into the action virtually and see from multiple perspectives.
Date: Nov 24, 2025 - -
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A love of technology leads Joseph Lowe to pursue a second master’s degree , articleJoseph Lowe, a U.S. Army veteran who now works for a federal department, is pursuing a Master of Information Technology to learn more about artificial intelligence.
Date: Oct 06, 2025 - -
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College of Architecture, Arts, and Design faculty tackle real-world challenges through research and creativity , articleFaculty are using college-funded research grants to develop innovative, community-focused projects that aim to improve everyday life through creative technology and collaboration.
Date: May 22, 2025 - -
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Photos: ICAT Creativity and Innovation Day celebrates creative collaboration , articleHosted by the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology, this year’s event at the Moss Arts Center and ICAT studios featured 11 projects led by investigators from across Virginia Tech's colleges and units and spanning 13 departments.
Date: May 13, 2025 - -
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Students create nature-inspired sculpture to welcome visitors to Alexandria , articleInspired by the symmetry of the dogwood fruit and the idea of connection and complexity, Master of Fine Arts candidate Braden Perryman led a team of Virginia Tech students to design and build "Emergence," a large-scale public sculpture commissioned for Academic Building One and installed in Alexandria.
Date: Apr 30, 2025 - -
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Interdisciplinary project brings ancient Egypt to life through virtual reality , articleA group of faculty and students are participating in an interdisciplinary project that recreates artifacts and drawings of relics found in the tomb of Meketre and uses digital technology to allow people to step inside the world of Egypt thousands of years ago.
Date: Apr 28, 2025 - -
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Where passion meets possibility , articleThrough the Student-Initiated Research Grant program, students in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design are transforming bold, personal ideas into innovative, hands-on research with real-world impact.
Date: Apr 25, 2025 - -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Eiman Elgewely talks about using virtual reality to explore historical spaces , articleElgewely explained how digital technology can help revive lost heritages, increase access, and provide insights for current applications and described two recent projects — 3D virtual reality creations of the house of Sheikh Isa in Bahrain and Meketre's ancient Egyptian garden.
Date: Apr 21, 2025 - -
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Arts and technology highlight new academic, industry, and government partnership , articleVirginia Tech’s Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology, in collaboration with Amazon and Alexandria’s Torpedo Factory Art Center, is holding a series of hands-on workshops that blend art, technology, and innovation. These monthly sessions, held at Amazon’s HQ2 and open to the public at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, explore topics ranging from artificial intelligence to spatial audio.
Date: Mar 26, 2025 - -
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Save the date: ICAT Creativity + Innovation Day 2025 Date: Mar 18, 2025 - -
Video ItemHigh-tech gaming equipment turns dreamers into developers , video
Virginia Tech students Jason Hodge and Matt Finn are developing their video game, "Grey’s Sonata," using cutting-edge motion capture and studio-grade technology available through the University Libraries. With access to industry-level resources typically reserved for top-tier gaming studios, they gain hands-on experience that gives them a significant advantage as they prepare for careers in game development.
Date: Mar 07, 2025 - -
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Digital dreams come to life for student video game creators , articleCreative technology students Jason Hodge and Matt Finn are utilizing motion capture and virtual environment technology at University Libraries to develop their video game, "Grey's Sonata."
Date: Mar 06, 2025 - -
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From Blacksburg to Venice: International Archive of Women in Architecture celebrates 40 years of global impact , articleThe 40th anniversary of the archive, which preserves and amplifies the contributions of women architects, will be marked by a series of events that include immersive digital exhibits in Blacksburg and Venice.
Date: Feb 18, 2025 - -
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Writing a soundtrack for history — and life , articleSenior Carter Roberts has built an impressive resume while creating sound design for events such as the university’s sesquicentennial celebration and the 80th anniversary display at the National D-Day Memorial.
Date: Jan 06, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech creates immersive display for National D-Day Memorial, 80th anniversary of D-Day , articleJune 6 marks the 80th anniversary of the Allied forces' invasion of Normandy, France, during World War II and the first time the ceremonies at the national memorial located in Bedford will include moving pictures and sound.
Date: May 30, 2024 - -
Video ItemCreativity and Innovation Day , video
ICAT Creativity + Innovation Day is hosted by the Virginia Tech Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology to engage and connect the public to the latest creative and innovative works of students and faculty members. Projects from transdisciplinary courses, and those affiliated with ICAT, and community projects are on display for the public.
Date: May 22, 2024 - -
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Class of 2024: Malasia Cherry named Outstanding Senior for the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design , articleA skilled storyteller with a passion for video games, Cherry plans to pursue a career in animation.
Date: Apr 29, 2024 - -
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Alumnus forges successful career in 3D art , articleMatthew Yourshaw received both his Bachelor of Fine Arts ‘14 and his Master of Fine Arts ‘16 in creative technology from Virginia Tech. Yourshaw has a large collection of major titles in his portfolio, including Stranger Things and Thor: Ragnarök. However, film is just one aspect of this alumnus’ diverse and accomplished career path.
Date: Mar 07, 2024 -
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