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Category: impact Shawn McDaniel to direct development for Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC , articleA veteran fundraiser, McDaniel will lead philanthropic efforts for biomedical research as well as health sciences and technology at Virginia Tech.
Date: May 27, 2025 - -
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Category: impact Thank you for another successful Thank a Donor Day! , articleHundreds of students came together to craft heartfelt thank-you notes to those who support Virginia Tech on Thank a Donor Day. Each handwritten message expresses appreciation for the generosity that empowers them to learn, grow, and pursue their passions, every day.
Date: Apr 11, 2025 - -
Video ItemCategory: impact Thank you for another successful Thank a Donor Day! , video
Thank a Donor Day marks the conclusion of IMPACT Week, a time when students explore how private support shapes their journey at Virginia Tech. The event highlights the impact gifts make on the university, from scholarships to hands-on learning experiences and research opportunities for students. In true Hokie Spirit, hundreds of students wrote personal notes to recognize and thank those who give back to the university in the spirit of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). Thank you to everyone who made this event a success, and to those who support Virginia Tech!
Date: Apr 10, 2025 - -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Mark your calendars for Thank A Donor Day! , video
Thank a Donor Day is a way for students to show appreciation to the generous donors that help keep Virginia Tech going. Join Hokies on the Drillfield on April 7, 2025 from 11am to 4pm to write personal messages thanking those who have given their time and monetary support to Virginia Tech, while enjoying music, free pizza, a photo booth, and more!
Date: Mar 12, 2025 - -
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Category: impact Gift from animal advocates Karen Waldron and Shawn Ricci ‘transformational’ for Veterinary Teaching Hospital , articleThe $4 million gift will lift emergency care to another level for both horses and small pets at the hospital.
Date: Mar 05, 2025 - -
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Category: research 2025 Seale Innovation Fund grants fuel health innovation , articleFralin Biomedical Research Institute scientists take on projects targeting heart disease, memory, mental health, brain development, and sugar-sweetened drinks.
Date: Feb 25, 2025 - -
Video ItemCategory: impact Thank you for a record-breaking Giving Day 2025! , video
Virginia Tech’s Giving Day once again displayed the strength and dedication of the Hokie community. Over a 24-hour period, alumni, students, faculty, and supporters came together to make an impact on the university’s colleges, departments, programs, teams, student organizations, and more. Thank you for your support, Hokie Nation!
Date: Feb 20, 2025 - -
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Category: research Graduate student’s research goal: Improve outcomes for brain cancer patients , articleA Jeanine L. Matte Fellowship will help advance Samantha Howerton’s doctoral research into personalized therapies for glioblastoma.
Date: Jan 29, 2025 - -
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Category: impact In memoriam: Jim Johnson, former Virginia Cooperative Extension director and associate professor emeritus , articleJohnson led the successful alignment of Extension under the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and is a member of the college’s Hall of Fame.
Date: Jan 08, 2025 - -
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Category: research Fellowship helps doctoral student get to the heart of cardiac disease , articleAbigail Doku will use a Ray A. Gaskins graduate fellowship to continue her doctoral research into heart failure, the world’s leading cause of death, at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC.
Date: Jan 02, 2025 - -
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Category: impact Veterinary alumnus puts wellness first in hospital support , articleReed Hall, owner of two Northern Virginia animal hospitals, is giving $250,000 toward the expansion of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Date: Dec 18, 2024 - -
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Category: research Fellowship will help doctoral student explore the neuroscience behind yoga, meditation , articleNishika Raheja wants to better understand the neurochemistry behind mindfulness practices. She will be supported in that work with a Ray A. Gaskins fellowship for students conducting research at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute.
Date: Dec 12, 2024 - -
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Virginia Tech Advantage Packaging scholarship eases students' loads , articleSophia Fitzgerald and Marta Ghigo are the recipients of the Pallet Alliance Tyson Steffens Memorial Scholarship.
Date: Dec 02, 2024 - -
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Category: impact Gifts celebrate memory of beloved dog and purchase new equipment , articleMaryanne Pagonis has helped the veterinary college purchase a portable ultrasound and a shockwave unit.
Date: Nov 26, 2024 - -
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Category: research Ray A. Gaskins graduate fellowship supports research into childhood epilepsy , articleTranslational biology, medicine, and health doctoral student Mona Safari will gather preliminary data to better understand the cellular basis of treatment-resistant seizure disorders in children.
Date: Nov 21, 2024 - -
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Category: impact Donor support helps Hahn Horticulture Garden blossom , articleWith a new outdoor event venue and other enhancements on the way, the garden continues to grow as a memory-making destination.
Date: Oct 18, 2024 - -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Meet this year's Hokie Sock designers , video
This year’s limited-edition Hokie socks were designed by Virginia Tech students, Mikaela Saint Hilaire and Mia Jimenez. Their designs take inspiration from campus favorites – such as buildings on campus and Lane Stadium – and offer a way for Hokies to stay connected to the community while supporting Virginia Tech.
Date: Sep 27, 2024 - -
Video ItemCategory: impact More 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 - -
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Category: impact Five days at 4-H camp have lifelong impact , articleFor many of the more than 15,000 kids who attend Virginia 4-H camp each year, the experience can be life-changing. Ninety percent of camp volunteers are former campers who want to pay it forward to help other kids have the best summer camp experience of their lives.
Date: Jul 16, 2024 - -
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Category: academics New lectureship will spotlight natural resources and the environment , articleThe Dr. John F. Hosner Distinguished Lecture Endowment will bring leading voices to the College of Natural Resources and Environment while honoring the legacy of the college's honorary founding dean.
Date: Jun 27, 2024 -
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