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Pre-college programs at CEED , videoInterested in engineering but don't know where to start? Explore what Virginia Tech Engineering can offer middle school and high school students through through the pre-college programs at the Center for Engineering Excellence and Discovery (CEED). Designed for lots of age groups and skill levels, these programs provide opportunities to explore engineering, develop new skills, and prepare for future academic and career success. Learn more here: https://go.vt.edu/urSL1
Date: Aug 03, 2026 - -
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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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From student to professional: Internships that shape future designers , videoWhat does it take to turn classroom learning into a career? Follow Virginia Tech students from the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design as they complete summer internships at Richmond-based design firm 3North, gaining hands-on experience with real client projects while building the skills, confidence, and connections that prepare them for the professional world.
Date: Jul 30, 2026 - -
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Engineering interns learn by doing this summer , articleMeet seven engineering students who are making the most of their internships this summer.
Date: Jul 28, 2026 - -
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Designing tomorrow, today , articleFrom future-focused research to hands-on prototypes, industrial design students are gaining the skills to envision what’s next and create solutions for a rapidly changing world.
Date: Jul 16, 2026 - -
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"The best classroom is a baseball stadium" , videoBraden Schenck has turned a lifelong love of baseball into a passion for sports broadcasting. As a Virginia Tech School of Communication student in the Sports Media and Analytics program, he's gaining experience as the play-by-play voice of the Salem RidgeYaks. This program allows him to combine storytelling, live game coverage, and hands-on experience to prepare him for a career behind the microphone.
Date: Jul 13, 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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Materials science and engineering students gain hands-on experience as part of a national manufacturing competition , articleFive engineering students put their design and manufacturing skills to the test in the Steel Founders' Society of America's Cast in Steel competition. The first season of the organization's YouTube series premieres on July 9.
Date: Jul 07, 2026 - -
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Preserving one of Virginia's most unique historic homes , videoThe Octagon House stands as one of Southwest Virginia’s most distinctive historic landmarks, offering a unique window into the region’s architectural, cultural, and social history. This video explores the ongoing efforts to document and preserve the house through modern technologies such as LiDAR and 3D scanning, while also examining its significance within the broader story of Smyth County. Through the perspectives of descendants, preservation advocates, and researchers, the project highlights the importance of safeguarding historic places and ensuring that their stories remain accessible to future generations. At the heart of this work is a commitment to telling a more complete history of the Octagon House, including the contributions of the enslaved men and women whose labor made its construction possible. As restoration and research continue, the site is emerging as a center for historical interpretation, education, and community engagement. By preserving both the physical structure and the stories connected to it, project leaders hope to create a lasting resource that honors the past while supporting cultural and economic development across the region.
Date: Jul 06, 2026 - -
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Using virtual reality to train the next generation of semiconductor workers , videoUndergraduate students in Wei Zhou's semiconductor processing course provides VR headsets to train in cleanroom environments without leaving the classroom. The pilot program is in collaboration with Cornell University.
Date: Jun 29, 2026 - -
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From trivia nights to weddings, hospitality students bring events to life , articleThrough a semester of hands-on event planning and an immersive showcase, students leave the classroom with a deeper understanding of industry logistics and the confidence to present and pitch ideas to professionals.
Date: Jun 29, 2026 - -
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Chicago Covenants Project expands its map of a hidden history , articleThe project brings together students, faculty members, and community partners to document and map thousands of racially restrictive housing covenants hidden in Cook County land records. Through GIS mapping, metadata development, and digital preservation, students are helping make this history more accessible while examining how past housing discrimination continues to shape communities today.
Date: Jun 26, 2026 - -
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Graduate students upgrade EMT training program for Alexandria Fire Department , articleStudents use artificial intelligence to animate a 3D patient avatar as part of the part of a project-based learning initiative at the Institute for Advanced Computing.
Date: Jun 23, 2026 - -
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Students earn prizes at annual Yee Memorial Prize Composition Competition , articleSean O’Brien, Adrian “AJ” Fucito, and Nathan Sprouse took top honors at the annual event designed to encourage creative expression across disciplines.
Date: Jun 22, 2026 - -
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Experiential learning isn't just "for the birds" , videoUndergraduate students in the College of Natural Resources and Environment use passive acoustic monitors to conduct research on the number of bird species present at the Kentland Farm Historic and Archeological District. Gaining research experience before graduation helps provide students with skills for their future careers.
Date: Jun 18, 2026 - -
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From Classroom to Crisis: Building a Smarter EMT Training Experience , videoIn partnership with Virginia Tech’s Master of Engineering program (M.Eng), the Alexandria Fire Department worked with graduate students to modernize its EMT training system by creating a more interactive, less instructor-dependent experience. The team developed an Adaptive Scenario Engine that uses real-time technology and a responsive 3D patient avatar whose condition, vitals, appearance, and reactions change dynamically based on trainee actions. Demonstrated through a stroke-focused Basic Life Support (BLS) simulation, the system provided live patient data and realistic patient interactions, allowing trainees to engage with the avatar as they would in a real emergency.
Date: Jun 18, 2026 - -
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Telling the story of a community through photography , videoThrough a project that began in the fall and culminated in an installation in May, School of Visual Arts students stepped beyond the classroom to work with Head Start, using documentary photography to create a mural that celebrates identity, connection, and place through storytelling. Through hands-on, collaborative learning, participants in Associate Professor Michael Borowski's Topics in Photography: Fact and Fiction course demonstrated how art can strengthen communities while providing meaningful opportunities for students to give back.
Date: Jun 12, 2026 - -
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Limestone Creative prepares students for careers in graphic and experience design , articleThe student-run studio in the School of Visual Arts connects students with real clients while helping them build collaborative, creative, and professional skills through the work.
Date: Jun 11, 2026 - -
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Programs help prepare first-generation students for career success , articleFirst-Generation Student Success’ experiential learning trips to Tennessee and the Steger Center promote career readiness and showcase professional opportunities.
Date: Jun 04, 2026 -
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