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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 ItemProfessor’s unshakable vision for study abroad sees her program through , article
After being diagnosed with a detached retina just days before she was to fly to India to lead a study abroad program, Professor Bonnie Zare relied on strong connections with Hokies and partners in India to ensure that her students could experience a transformative cultural immersion.
Date: Feb 05, 2025 -
Article ItemStudent reflects on living abroad during London Calling! trip , article
Carol Rector, a junior professional and technical writing major, watched Shakespeare at the Globe Theatre, explored London’s vibrant neighborhoods, amd found confidence and lifelong friendships. Led by Department of English faculty, London Calling! offers students the chance to learn through the city’s rich history, culture, and art.
Date: Jan 24, 2025 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: Ashtyn Dunn’s path to vet school is rooted in family, agriculture, and a passion for animals , article
With help from scholarships, Dunn was able to study abroad, perform veterinary research, and be a highly involved student.
Date: Dec 12, 2024 -
Article ItemPhotos: International Education Week highlights a diverse community , article
Students and faculty showcased the power of cross-cultural learning through vibrant performances, thought-provoking discussions, and interactive cultural exhibits that highlighted Virginia Tech’s commitment to fostering a diverse and interconnected academic community.
Date: Nov 25, 2024 -
Article ItemRecent graduate puts global education into practice after Spain’s deadly floods , article
Drawing on the spirit of Ut Prosim, Erin Kaplan '23 is helping relief efforts for her flood-damaged school in Spain, where roads are impassable and basic necessities scarce.
Date: Nov 20, 2024 -
Video ItemHokies celebrate International Education Week 2024 , video
International performances, interactive workshops, cultural showcases, and many other events brought faculty, students, and all members of the university community together in celebration of International Education Week. The aim of the week is to expand horizons, celebrate diversity, and encourage connections both in Blacksburg and around the world.
Date: Nov 19, 2024 -
General ItemPolicy update impacts all university-supported international travel
The Global Travel Oversight Committee has updated Virginia Tech Policy 1070: Global Travel Policy. The change will impact any individual flying internationally on university-supported travel.
Date: Nov 08, 2024 -
Video ItemDesigns preserve the history of Black community in Tennessee , video
Students in the Appalachian Futures Lab in the School of Architecture collaborate with the Roberson Project, a team from Virginia Commonwealth University, and The University of the South to design an outdoor memorial classroom. The designs recognize, honor, and preserve the history of Sewanee's Black St. Mark's community.
Date: Oct 29, 2024 -
Article ItemStudents engineer solutions in remote corners of the world , article
Virginia Tech students learned about water quality in the remote Himalayan mountains of Nepal during a three week long trip to improve irrigation.
Date: Oct 09, 2024 -
Article ItemPassports and possibilities: Retired faculty fund study abroad scholarships , article
Jacqueline Bixler, Alumni Distinguished Professor of Spanish, and Patricia Kelly, professor emerita in the School of Education, endowed scholarships to help students afford to study abroad.
Date: Oct 07, 2024 -
Article ItemStudents build a playground for a Costa Rican community , article
Seven Virginia Tech students and their professor travel to Costa Rica to take part in a service-learning trip, seeing a semester-long project come to life.
Date: Sep 23, 2024 -
Article ItemDiverse experiences, similar outcomes: Gilman Scholarship opens doors for study abroad , article
Three students from three colleges had very different study abroad experiences in very different countries. A year later, all three say those experiences have had an outsize impact on their lives.
Date: Sep 20, 2024 -
Article ItemEurope is a grand classroom for Salute: Food and Health in Switzerland study abroad program , article
To learn more, come to the Global Education Study Abroad Fair on the Drillfield on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Date: Sep 20, 2024 -
Article Item'Curious Conversations' podcast: Ozzie Abaye talks about how mung bean is reducing hunger in Senegal , article
Abaye talks about her work using the mung bean to diversify the cropping system, empower farmers, and reduce hunger in Senegal. She also shared what some of the challenges were in developing recipes across cultural lines.
Date: Sep 09, 2024 -
Article ItemInternational collaborative research and engagement thrive at the Steger Center , article
This summer, the university’s European academic center in Switzerland hosted more than 80 faculty members and international collaborators for three major workshops on pandemic science, cryptography, and architecture.
Date: Sep 05, 2024 -
Article ItemFrom Chile to Virginia: Ph.D. research improves brain tumor measurement in dogs , article
A study by doctoral student Josefa Garcia Mora on canine brain tumor measurement has become one of the most cited papers in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine.
Date: Jul 30, 2024 -
Article ItemPamplin’s DEIB Around the World embodies vision of Virginia Tech’s Beyond Boundaries , article
The program recently concluded its annual journey to Riva San Vitale, Switzerland, achieving a milestone in the personal and professional growth of the 20 undergraduate students selected to participate.
Date: Jul 23, 2024 -
Article ItemIn the British Isles, students find new routes to pursue agriculture passions , article
A study abroad experience exploring policies, practices, and livestock in the United Kingdom and Ireland was eye-opening for 26 students studying animal and poultry sciences. The experience inspired many to consider new possibilities for their future careers, graduate degrees, and travel opportunities.
Date: Jul 18, 2024 -
Article ItemStudents explore evolutionary marvels during a journey to the Galápagos Islands , article
Fifteen undergraduate students spent their spring break being inspired by the living laboratory of Charles Darwin.
Date: Jul 18, 2024
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