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A taste of Appalachia, plated with history , articleBy bringing together chefs, scholars, and students, the immersive meal A Taste of Appalachia, Past and Present transformed archival materials into a living, public experience — one that challenges stereotypes and highlights the region’s diverse cultural influences.
Date: May 14, 2026 - -
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Class of 2026: Grace Vaughan Sacks finds a path to law through history , articleOutside the classroom, Vaughan Sacks dedicated much of her time to service and leadership, including directing the Big Event this year.
Date: May 05, 2026 - -
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Class of 2026: Aaliyah Cooke builds a future in history through research and leadership , articleHands‑on research played a central role in shaping Cooke’s academic and career goals.
Date: May 05, 2026 - -
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Class of 2026: Mercy Dwomoh finds her scholarly voice while mentoring Ghanaian students , articleAt the heart of Dwomoh’s long‑term vision is a commitment to mentorship.
Date: May 05, 2026 - -
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These alumni excel in their professions, communities, and university support , articleThe College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences will honor its outstanding alumni during a ceremony on April 17.
Date: Apr 14, 2026 - -
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A Taste of Appalachia serves up history on every plate , videoChefs, scholars, and archivists come together to bring Appalachian food history to life. Drawing from rare materials in University Libraries' Special Collections and University Archives, this one-of-a-kind dining experience transforms the past into a modern menu — connecting culture, community, and cuisine in every bite.
Date: Mar 31, 2026 - -
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Zoe Brooks turns coal country roots into research and preservation , articleBrooks draws on her upbringing in Southwest Virginia’s coal country to study Appalachian labor history and preserve mining heritage through her work in Special Collections and University Archives.
Date: Mar 27, 2026 - -
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In Hokie Treks, exploration meets opportunity , articleDuring spring break, 40 Hokies from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences visited the National Museum of African American History and Culture and NBC4 in Washington, D.C., as part of the new program.
Date: Mar 20, 2026 - -
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Panel discussion explores barriers to education for displaced peopleThe Spring 2026 Global Development Discussion Series welcomes panelists from the Center for Refugee, Migrant, and Displacement Studies and Elimisha Kakuma for a conversation on the challenges facing displaced learners.
Date: Mar 11, 2026 - -
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'The Surprising Story of Furcy Madeleine' comes to Newman Library , articleThe traveling exhibit will be on display through the spring semester on the second floor of Newman Library. It chronicles a little-known 19th century legal battle for freedom that unfolded across the Indian Ocean and the French Empire.
Date: Feb 18, 2026 - -
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From archives to America's national parks , articleAlumnus Miles Abernethy credits his time as a student employee in the University Libraries' Special Collections and University Archives with building the confidence and experience he brings to his work at the National Park Service.
Date: Feb 16, 2026 - -
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In memoriam: David Burr, professor emeritus of history , articleBurr joined the university’s history department in 1966, where he taught medieval history.
Date: Jan 20, 2026 - -
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Lt. Col. Chris Leonard, Capt. Amanda Jacobson, 1st Lt. Collin Couture named Hokie Heroes for the Military Appreciation Game , articleAll three are deployed with the 391st Fighter Squadron in U.S. Central Command’s military operations area and serving as weapons systems officers on the F-15E Strike Eagle.
Date: Sep 18, 2025 - -
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Amanda Demmer awarded history professorship , articleDemmer has created innovative, in-demand courses, built relationships with the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, and advanced a cutting-edge research agenda that broadens the field in ways of interest to historians, practitioners, service members, and the general public.
Date: Sep 09, 2025 - -
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Capt. Matt Krusiec named Vanderbilt Hokie Hero , articleKrusiec is deployed as an intelligence officer assigned to the 52nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron
Date: Sep 04, 2025 - -
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Descendants of enslaved to lead Juneteenth celebration at Reynolds Homestead , articleOn June 19, descendants of the Rock Spring’s enslaved community will honor their ancestors, marking a powerful moment of remembrance, resilience, and reclamation.
Date: Jun 05, 2025 - -
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Inaugural winners of new research awards named , articleEstablished by the Office of Research and Innovation and Office of Faculty Affairs and funded by the Virginia Tech Alumni Association, the new awards were created to complement the Jacob A Lutz Award for Eminent Scholars.
Date: May 05, 2025 - -
Video ItemAlumna donates extensive collection of Civil War letters , video
A collection of Civil War-era letters was donated to Special Collections and University Archives, shedding light on the daily lives and correspondence of General Gabriel Wharton and his wife, Anne "Nannie" Radford Wharton. This rare and comprehensive archive includes intimate exchanges between the couple and other historical documents, offering a glimpse into the war's personal impact.
Date: Apr 03, 2025 - -
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Significant collection of Civil War letters between general and his wife finds a new home at Virginia Tech , articleThe letters between Gen. Gabriel C. Wharton and his wife, Anne “Nannie” Radford Wharton, were written between 1863-65 and provide insight into Southwest Virginia life during tumultuous wartime and detail the couple’s opinions, love, ambitions, fears, and frustrations from both battlefield and homefront perspectives.
Date: Mar 31, 2025 -
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