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Free online series aims to help farms thrive for generations Date: Apr 07, 2026 - -
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Global Development speaker examines mediators of food security during economic shocksCheryl Doss is the next speaker in the Global Development Discussion Series. A professor of economics at Tufts University, Doss has found that what happens inside households — who makes decisions, who controls resources, and how power is shared — can be just as consequential as external economic conditions. She will discuss these findings on Thursday, April 23, at 2:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Date: Apr 06, 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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Statewide initiative aims to position Virginia as a leading hub for biotechnology innovation , articleVirginia Tech is collaborating with the Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance and Carilion Clinic to lead efforts to strengthen Southwest Virginia’s position at the forefront of fields such as medical devices, oncology therapeutic research, and neurotechnology.
Date: Feb 10, 2025 - -
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Long-term partnership mobilizes graduate students to map rural workforce challenges , articleThe Center for Economic and Community Engagement is collaborating with the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board to provide graduate students with hands-on experience while generating crucial workforce data and insights for Southwest Virginia's economic development.
Date: Jan 09, 2025 - -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: James Harder talks about emerging tech and entrepreneurship , articleHarder highlighted the Department of Computer Science’s initiative CS/root and shared his belief that the entrepreneurship process can be learned and applied to various novel ideas.
Date: Oct 28, 2024 -
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