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Video ItemBehind the scenes: Planting on the Blacksburg campus , video
The Grounds and Campus Beautification teams work each day to care for the plants that make Virginia Tech's natural scenery picturesque. Robert Perfater, beautification and pesticide supervisor and Matt Gart, grounds manager talk about the strategy behind choosing and maintaining plants that will thrive on the Blacksburg campus. Through years of experience researching flowers and plants, the grounds team has curated a selection of plants that will thrive in each season, ensuring that Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus is always vibrant and colorful.
Date: Apr 11, 2024 -
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James R. Carter Sr. Memorial Awards support Alzheimer’s and dementia research , articleBy studying how mitochondria support neuronal function important for memory formation and how the brain’s blood vessels respond to changes in blood flow and oxygenation, Mikel Cawley and Hanaa Abdelazim hope to advance research into degenerative brain diseases.
Date: Mar 08, 2024 -
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Self-described ‘mitochondria nerd’ explores exercise as medicine with new research award , articleRyan Montalvo is an inaugural recipient of a Fralin Biomedical Research Institute Postdoctoral Excellence Award. He works in the lab of Zhen Yan, a leader in the field of exercise medicine research.
Date: Feb 19, 2024 -
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Donor's generosity breathes new life into genetics and genomics research , articleArlen “Tom” Powers ‘56 believed deeply in the power of transformation, especially within the interdisciplinary field of bioinformatics. He is now leaving a legacy with a recent $1.2 million estate gift to the Fralin Life Sciences Institute in support of genomics and genetics research.
Date: Feb 15, 2024 -
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From modest beginnings comes inspirational giving , articleDespite her humble beginnings, Patricia Joyce ’79 never felt limited by her upbringing. Recently, Joyce made a generous estate gift to create a scholarship that will continue to impact the lives of aspiring students, opening doors and creating opportunities for years to come.
Date: Feb 15, 2024 -
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It’s the ‘thing in my life that shaped me the most,’ participant says of life-changing therapy , articleAfter experiencing a stroke in utero that caused weakness on the left side of her body, Keya Shapiro found a home at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute’s Neuromotor Research Clinic, which is celebrating 10 years of research into the therapy.
Date: Jan 17, 2024 -
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Research into ultra-processed food’s effect on young adults’ eating behavior gets support from Gaskins fellowship , articleEmma Leslie, a translational biology, medicine and health doctoral student, is focusing on people aged 18 to 25 because ultra-processed foods make up the bulk of their diets.
Date: Nov 30, 2023 -
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Alumni-driven scholarships pave the way for summer interns , articleFunding provided by alumni of the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering enables students to get real-world experience and lessens financial burdens.
Date: Nov 17, 2023 -
Video ItemImpact of gifts , video
We’ve done amazing things this year! From cutting-edge research to life-changing student experiences, your support helped us make it possible. Relive some of our favorite moments with us in this special highlight reel, and help us do even more in 2024!
Date: Nov 16, 2023 -
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Seeking a better understanding of how genetic mutations lead to developmental disorders , articleA new Fralin Biomedical Research Institute award for postdoctoral scholars will help Chelsea Phillips advance research related to cellular junctions in heart cells.
Date: Nov 16, 2023 -
Video ItemDesigning socks , video
Madison Gunnell, a fashion merchandising and design major in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, shares more about her winning sock designs for this year's Giving Tuesday. Visit give.vt.edu/socks to make your gift and secure your Hokie gear.
Date: Oct 20, 2023 -
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Jim and Pam Penny: Four decades of giving back , articleJim and Pam Penny have helped the university advance toward completing the Global Business and Analytics Complex with their recent commitment of $500,000 to the initiative, helping to bring the total raised to more than $40 million.
Date: Aug 28, 2023 -
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Former TRIO Programs Director Tom Wilson leaves a legacy of helping first-gen, low-income students go to college , articleWilson, who died in 2020, dedicated his life and his wealth to helping students overcome obstacles to higher education. His endowment will provide nearly $20,000 in scholarships or other financial aid each year for Upward Bound and Talent Search participants.
Date: May 15, 2023 -
Video ItemThank you from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute - #VTGivingDay , video
On behalf of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, thank you very, very much for your generosity on Giving Day. Every day your support helps us to bring to the public health the advances and innovation of our faculty, students and staff. Thank you!
Date: Feb 17, 2023 -
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Philanthropy supports pilot projects to take on health challenges such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, stress, and chronic pain , articleGiving Day contributions to the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC have double the impact, unlocking $20,000 to the Seale Innovation Fund to accelerate innovation
Date: Feb 15, 2023 -
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Hokies will come together in celebration and support on Giving Day , articleThe 24-hour event kicks off Wednesday, Feb. 15, and encourages the Hokie community to give back and create a lasting impact.
Date: Feb 13, 2023 -
Video ItemSave the date: Giving Day is Feb. 15-16 , video
Join Hokies around the world for Giving Day, a 24-hour celebration in support of Virginia Tech, starting at noon, EST, on Feb. 15. Alumni, students, friends, employees, and parents are all coming together to make a big impact. Getting in the game is easy and it's your turn. Sign up to be an ambassador. When you share your unique ambassador link and encourage others to join in you can earn Virginia Tech swag. Learn more about Giving Day and becoming an ambassador at givingday.vt.edu.
Date: Feb 06, 2023 -
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Tanya Ridpath, Emily Copeland join College of Architecture, Arts, and Design advancement team , articleRidpath is the college's the new director of alumni relations, and Copeland is the assistant director of leadership gifts.
Date: Dec 08, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings expand to include equestrians , articleAfter two years of research, the Virginia Tech's nationally renowned helmet lab has released ratings for equestrian sports — which are responsible for more emergency room visits for head injury than any sport in the U.S.
Date: Dec 06, 2022 -
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Zoom get-togethers inspired ‘brothers for life’ to create gift-giving legacy , articleWhat started as a way for fraternity members from the 1970s to stay connected inspired a platform for giving.
Date: Nov 11, 2022
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