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Bike route brings Virginia’s local histories into view , articleWhat began with a Virginia Tech historian’s bike rides has grown into a 550-mile effort helping communities across the commonwealth share their stories through podcasts, museum displays, public art, and more.
Date: Jul 31, 2026 - -
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Economic development students help American Farmland Trust strengthen Virginia farms , articleGraduate students gain hands-on experience with a real client while developing a practical tool to help Virginia communities bolster farmland.
Date: Jul 10, 2026 - -
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Help capture Virginia Tech’s impact on communities and economies Date: Jun 29, 2026 - -
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Putting Virginia Tech to work for Hampton Roads , articleAs associate director of the Virginia Tech Newport News Center, Mallory Tuttle M.S. ’14 builds partnerships and creates opportunity across Hampton Roads — work that recently earned her recognition of one of Virginia's Forty Under 40.
Date: May 20, 2026 - -
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New center in Newport News will help shape Virginia’s energy future , articleThe Secure Energy Future Center at Tech Center Research Park connects researchers, industry, and local leaders working on energy resilience across Hampton Roads.
Date: Apr 27, 2026 - -
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$4.2 million grant strengthens region’s advanced manufacturing future , articleA new GO Virginia investment will help Virginia Tech and regional partners accelerate innovation, expand workforce pathways, and strengthen Southwest and Southern Virginia’s position in advanced manufacturing.
Date: Apr 01, 2026 - -
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Partnership supports community-led growth across the Alleghany Highlands , articleWorking alongside local leaders, the Center for Economic and Community Engagement applies university expertise to help turn regional priorities into action.
Date: Mar 09, 2026 - -
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Study underscores Virginia Creeper Trail’s role in Southwest Virginia economy , articleThe popular 34-mile rail trail generates more than $61 million annually and supports hundreds of jobs across four counties, reflecting its vital role in the region’s economy as communities rebuild after Hurricane Helene.
Date: Mar 05, 2026 - -
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Vibrant Virginia grant builds lasting partnerships to address opioid crisis , articleThe seed grant, designed to support place-based collaborations between faculty and communities, helped build trusted partnerships that expanded into a coordinated effort to reduce harm and support recovery in the New River and Roanoke valleys.
Date: Feb 25, 2026 - -
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Virginia Tech generates $4.7 billion in economic impact across Virginia, new report shows , articlePresident Tim Sands highlighted the findings during his annual State of the University Address on Wednesday.
Date: Feb 18, 2026 - -
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EPA grant backs community-driven workforce training in Southwest Virginia , articleA partnership led by the Virginia Tech Southwest Center will prepare residents for careers in land reclamation, environmental restoration, and clean energy, linking local expertise with new regional opportunities.
Date: Feb 09, 2026 - -
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Virginia Tech earns national recognition for community engagement , articleThe 2026 Carnegie classification recognizes the university's long-standing commitment to community engagement through trusted, reciprocal partnerships, a designation the university has held continuously since 2006.
Date: Jan 20, 2026 - -
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Road map charts new course for state Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission , articleDrawing on data and community insight, the Center for Economic and Community Engagement helped shape a strategy to drive growth across Southern and Southwest Virginia.
Date: Jan 16, 2026 - -
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From first slurps to future careers at Oyster Day , articleAs Hokies sample oysters at West End at Cochrane Hall on Oct. 21, Virginia Tech programs and partners are helping sustain a $60 million industry through education and workforce development.
Date: Oct 15, 2025 - -
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Strategic planning support helps popular Spearhead Trails chart its path forward , articleA new strategy developed by Virginia Tech through its Center for Economic and Community Engagement is fueling growth, improving sustainability, and boosting permit sales across a thriving outdoor recreation network in Southwest Virginia.
Date: Sep 09, 2025 - -
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Three events with one goal: Grow Virginia’s manufacturing future , articleThis month, Virginia Tech will convene manufacturers, researchers, and policymakers for three connected events aimed at expanding advanced manufacturing in Virginia and preparing the talent to power it.
Date: Sep 04, 2025 - -
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High schoolers dive into Virginia’s growing aquaculture industry , articleThrough hands-on training, classroom resources, and industry partnerships, Virginia Tech is supporting workforce development in a vital Virginia industry.
Date: Aug 04, 2025 - -
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Apparel, housing, and resource management programs joining the School of Design , articleThe reorganization will foster faculty collaboration and expand experiential learning and career development opportunities for students.
Date: Jun 30, 2025 - -
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Community-engagement champion drives transformative partnerships , articleSusan E. Short, associate vice president for engagement with Outreach and International Affairs, explains why the most meaningful partnerships involve faculty and students who approach communities with curiosity and respect.
Date: Apr 01, 2025 - -
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Battlefield tourism research puts graduate assistants on the front lines , articleStudents gain valuable field experience while helping the Center for Economic and Community Engagement study battlefield tourism’s economic impact in the Shenandoah Valley.
Date: Feb 14, 2025 -
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