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Article ItemNakyah Vaughan emerges as a first generation superhero , article
After a rough first semester that ended with her on academic probation, Vaughan went on to gain an internship, found a student organization, and participate in study abroad.
Date: Feb 12, 2025 -
Article ItemFormer TRIO director’s impact lives on through scholarship aimed at expanding college access , article
Two Hokies are among nine students to receive support from the Tom Wilson Scholarship.
Date: Feb 11, 2025 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: Nicole Paz-Jimenez breaks barriers while building connections , article
As a Latina pursuing civil and environmental engineering, Paz-Jimenez makes it her mission to inspire and empower underrepresented communities in STEM.
Date: Dec 12, 2024 -
Article ItemThree ways scholarships make a difference for students , article
Paying for college is not just about tuition, it’s also about housing and food expenses and handling emergent costs when they arise. Scholarships can go a long way to ease the challenge of college for students looking for a world-class education.
Date: Dec 09, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech and international team win global XPRIZE challenge , article
Biologist Julie Allen and team took first place in the $10 million XPRIZE Rainforest competition.
Date: Nov 18, 2024 -
Article ItemStart your scholarship search this month , article
Virginia Tech offers a one-stop shop to help you look for scholarships. It will only take you about five minutes to apply, and you still have time to get your application in before the priority date.
Date: Nov 08, 2024 -
Article ItemAncestry inspires Monacan student's passion for learning, art, and advocacy , article
Alicia Aldaz, a member of the Monacan Nation, started her journey at Virginia Tech more than 20 years ago. Now, she is back to earn her degree and is helping other Indigenous students feel at home.
Date: Oct 11, 2024 -
Article ItemCollege of Natural Resources and Environment Dean Paul Winistorfer to retire , article
Winistorfer, himself a first-generation student, fostered a culture of forward-looking innovation in the college, creating successful degree programs and student initiatives while emphasizing the college’s research portfolio.
Date: Sep 20, 2024 -
Video ItemMore than a scholarship: First-generation Hokies form everlasting bond , video
Julie Byrd '95 and Rabihah Waheed, separated by nearly 30 years, have forged a connection through Virginia Tech's Beyond Boundaries Scholars program. Byrd mentors Waheed, a current student, showcasing how their shared experience and the program’s support bridge generational gaps and enrich both of their lives.
Date: Aug 28, 2024 -
Video ItemVirginia Tech student receives scholarship at Hoda Kotb birthday celebration , video
I'yana James, a first-generation student pursuing a degree in public relations from the School of Communication, was in New York City, along with her mother, Toshia, as part of the “Today” show live birthday festivities for famous alumna Hoda Kotb.
Date: Aug 13, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech student receives scholarship at Hoda Kotb birthday celebration , article
I'yana James, a first-generation student pursuing a degree in public relations, was in New York City, along with her mother, Toshia, as part of the “Today” show live birthday festivities for famous alumna Hoda Kotb.
Date: Aug 13, 2024 -
Article ItemCollege Access Collaborative shows Patrick County high schoolers ‘what college can be’ , article
From a county where only about a quarter of students go on to pursue higher education, a group of juniors and seniors spent the day on the Blacksburg campus to consider college and careers that could help them soar — around the world or close to home.
Date: Jun 03, 2024 -
Article ItemStudent Kedean 'Kay' Brown named as 2024-25 Newman Civic Fellow , article
Brown will participate in a year-long program that recognizes and supports student public problem solvers at Campus Compact member institutions.
Date: May 22, 2024 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: First-gen student Deshawn Murchison graduates debt-free, thanks to Presidential Scholarship Initiative , article
With a four-year, all-expenses scholarship, Murchison focused on his landscape architecture major — and enjoyed everything else campus had to offer.
Date: May 07, 2024 -
Article ItemFinding the chemistry in persistence , article
Kamber Lee is the 2024 recipient of the Persistence and Commitment to Success Award in the College of Natural Resources and Environment.
Date: Apr 29, 2024 -
Article ItemTaking a swing in world of landscape architecture , article
A trip to a national conference two years ago led to an internship for Connor Nguyen, and now that internship has helped Nguyen obtain a full-time position with a landscape architecture firm in Pinehurst, North Carolina, one of the nation's premier golf destinations.
Date: Apr 26, 2024 -
Article ItemFellowships support student research on compostable cutlery, sustainable solutions, and shorebird conservation , article
Undergraduate Research Fellowships are helping students in the College of Natural Resources and Environment take their education into their own hands.
Date: Apr 10, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech hosts record number of attendees at Spring Open House , article
The largest number of prospective students to date attended the weekend event on March 16-17. Virginia Tech welcomed 2,823 students and guests on Saturday, and 2,837 on Sunday.
Date: Mar 29, 2024 -
Article ItemAshley Offutt named director of SOAR; four team members promoted , article
Offutt has served as the interim director of SOAR since September 2023.
Date: Mar 22, 2024 -
Article ItemEmpowering tomorrow's leaders: Virginia Tech's Presidential Scholars tackle public health challenges , article
With ambitions ranging from health care accessibility consulting to pediatric medicine, and supported by a comprehensive system of financial aid, mentorship, and research opportunities, these scholars are poised to make significant impacts on public health, reflecting Virginia Tech's dedication to access and service.
Date: Feb 27, 2024
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