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For 20 years, this program has been turning veterinarians into biomedical researchers , articleMitchell Caudill's new job as a lab director is the latest proof it works. The program's federal funding was just renewed for another five years.
Date: Jul 15, 2026 - -
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Michael Bortner selected to join U.S. Defense Science Study Group , articleBortner's research focuses on advanced manufacturing processes and polymer-based materials with applications ranging from recyclable wind turbine blades and structural composites for transportation systems to advanced 3D printing technologies.
Date: Jul 13, 2026 - -
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Raffaella De Vita awarded Kevin P. Granata Faculty Fellowship , articleDe Vita is globally recognized for her research in reproductive biomechanics.
Date: Jul 09, 2026 - -
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Pinar Acar named John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow , articleAcar is an expert in materials and AI-enabled design.
Date: Jul 09, 2026 - -
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The brain has a brake against seizures. A parasite turns it off , articleThe National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke awarded Ira Blader a five-year grant to answer why a dormant parasite in the brain can suddenly activate and cause seizures.
Date: Jul 09, 2026 - -
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Gregory W. Justice honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 42 years, Justice taught acting and movement courses at all levels.
Date: Jul 07, 2026 - -
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Two veterinary college surgeons open new doors in South Korea through animal hip replacement training , articleClair Park and Otto Lanz of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine conducted first-of-their-kind workshops at two universities in South Korea.
Date: Jul 07, 2026 - -
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Jacob 'Jake' Grohs named W.S. 'Pete' White Chair for Innovation in Engineering Education , articleA member of the engineering education faculty since 2015, Grohs ’08, M.S. ’09, M.A. ’12, Ph.D. ’15 received the award to enable improving the learning process for engineers.
Date: Jun 18, 2026 - -
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Rolando Burgos awarded Electro-Mechanical Corporation Senior Faculty Fellowship , articleBurgos, a professor of electrical and computer engineering, has made a profound impact on the advanced manufacturing workforce pipeline.
Date: Jun 18, 2026 - -
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Eli Vlaisavljevich awarded the Bill and Lavinia Hall Faculty Fellowship , articleVlaisavljevich's research to develop novel treatments for liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, uterine fibroids, soft tissue sarcoma, osteosarcoma, and other applications has obtained more than $25 million in external grants.
Date: Jun 18, 2026 - -
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What happens when AI writes software code? Researcher will use CAREER award to find out , articleMuhammad Ali Gulzar is studying how to keep artificial intelligence-generated software understandable, secure, and safe.
Date: Jun 11, 2026 - -
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Board of Visitors recognizes veterinary college faculty , articleMany congratulations to veterinary college faculty recognized by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors at the June 2 meeting.
Date: Jun 08, 2026 - -
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Bart Raeymaekers named a fellow of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers , articleRaeymaekers is an internationally recognized expert in the science of surface engineering.
Date: Jun 03, 2026 - -
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Researchers test noninvasive cancer treatment to trigger body's immune defenses , articleImmunotherapy combined with histotripsy may offer new hope for both dogs and people with osteosarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer.
Date: May 28, 2026 - -
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Brendan David-John receives CAREER award to study how virtual reality influences human behavior , articleThe five-year award from the National Science Foundation will fund research into how immersive technologies affect decision-making, spending, and privacy as well as how policy and technical interventions can protect users.
Date: May 26, 2026 - -
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Ivermectin could help beat malaria, veterinary college researcher finds in running the numbers , articleIvermectin has been used in veterinary medicine for decades. Cassidy Rist has produced the first real-world economic analysis showing it could be a cost-effective tool against malaria — if the funding holds.
Date: May 21, 2026 - -
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Faculty mentorship fuels alumni impact in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence , articleRandy Marchany was inducted into the Virginia Tech Department of Computer Science Academy of Distinguished Alumni, while Ashwin Aji received the department’s Distinguished Early Career Alumni Award for leadership in cybersecurity, high-performance computing, and AI research.
Date: May 19, 2026 - -
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Joe Wheeler honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 32 years, Wheeler M.Arch. '98 made significant contributions through leadership in Solar Decathlon projects, advancing sustainable housing, technology integration, and interdisciplinary research addressing global design challenges.
Date: May 14, 2026 - -
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Susan Piedmont-Palladino awarded Robert L. Turner Chair in Urban Design , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 1991, Piedmont-Palladino M.Arch. '84 strengthened urban design education and public engagement through leadership of the Washington-Alexandria Architecture Center and influential scholarship shaping discourse on the built environment.
Date: May 14, 2026 - -
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David Knight named American Council on Education fellow , articleKnight will join a selective group of 31 individuals for a year-long leadership development experience that prepares participants for senior leadership roles through immersive, cohort-based learning.
Date: May 14, 2026 -
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