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Students use study abroad trip to focus on food security in South Africa , articleA dozen of the 14 students who traveled to South Africa were part of the global food security and health minor housed in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 -
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Fellowships support student research on compostable cutlery, sustainable solutions, and shorebird conservation , articleUndergraduate Research Fellowships are helping students in the College of Natural Resources and Environment take their education into their own hands.
Date: Apr 10, 2024 -
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Empowering each other: Female researchers share hard-won lessons on navigating fieldwork abroad , articleIn recognition of Women's Month, five experienced researchers will share insights on navigating personal safety and cultural challenges while conducting research abroad and will offer practical wisdom to help women feel more prepared and confident when undertaking research in unfamiliar environments.
Date: Mar 14, 2024 -
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Pamplin office receives back-to-back Inspiring Programs in Business Awards , articleThe Pamplin College of Business was recognized by Insight Into Diversity magazine for its DEIB Around the World program. The study abroad program contributes to Virginia Tech’s commitment to fostering global perspectives, cultural exchange, and inclusive excellence.
Date: Feb 29, 2024 -
Video ItemStudents study abroad in Antarctica , video
Professor Lynn Resler of the Department of Geography led a study abroad course to Antarctica. Virginia Tech students visited the remote continent while learning about the history of exploration to Antarctica, current conservation efforts to protect the terrestrial and marine ecosystems, and the geographic and interdisciplinary dimensions of the polar region.
Date: Feb 27, 2024 -
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The Antarctica journals , articleVirginia Tech students shares experiences and insights traveling to Antarctica over the winter break.
Date: Feb 19, 2024 -
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Defining a place: A cross-cultural student project , articleFrom Virginia Tech to the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya, students dive into their shared experiences and uncover the profound impact of community, gratitude, and resilience in defining where they truly belong.
Date: Feb 14, 2024 -
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President’s address spotlights how study abroad helps Hokies broaden their horizons , articleDuring the State of the University address, President Tim Sands’ interview two students at the Steger Center for International Scholarship in Switzerland offered a glimpse into the powerful effect of study abroad.
Date: Feb 09, 2024 -
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Grants to make global learning opportunities more accessible , articleThe Global Education Office, backed by the provost’s office, is offering Program Development Grants to faculty members for the creation or revitalization of global-at-home or study abroad courses. The Global Education Office is also increasing study abroad scholarship opportunities for students. This initiative aims to enhance students' global and intercultural learning opportunities in Blacksburg and worldwide.
Date: Feb 08, 2024 -
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Forensic science combats wildlife trafficking , articleA $2.6 million grant will fund a new wildlife forensic center in Botswana as part of Virginia Tech’s ongoing collaborations with the government of the Republic of Botswana to foster conservation and global research initiatives in Africa.
Date: Feb 06, 2024 -
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New steering committee to guide Virginia Tech Global Distinction , articleThe steering committee will examine how Virginia Tech’s investments and policies can advance the priority in alignment with the university’s broader goals.
Date: Feb 05, 2024 -
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Forging the global land-grant mission , articleVirginia Tech President Tim Sands traveled to Botswana to meet with President Eric Mokgweetsi Keabetswe Masisi and celebrate the expansion of collaborative projects as part of Virginia Tech’s efforts to expand the land-grant mission globally.
Date: Feb 05, 2024 -
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Ozzie Abaye honored for national teaching excellence in food and agricultural sciences , articleAbaye's award recognizes over 30 years as a beloved educator who provides numerous global and hands-on learning experiences to students.
Date: Feb 01, 2024 -
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Finding love and purpose: Alumni attest to Steger Center's impact , articleSharing stories of personal growth, love, and professional development, alumni who have studied at Virginia Tech’s European hub reflect on the enduring impact of their study abroad experiences.
Date: Jan 29, 2024 -
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Kathleen Alexander receives Virginia’s highest faculty honor , articleAlexander, the William E. Lavery Professor in the College of Natural Resources and Environment, was recognized with an Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
Date: Jan 22, 2024 -
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In memoriam: Professor Emeritus Joseph L. Scarpaci , articleScarpaci, a Virginia Tech faculty member for approximately 20 years whose research focused on urban and social geography in Latin America, passed away Dec. 30 in Blacksburg.
Date: Jan 11, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech establishes its first living-learning community outside the U.S. , articleThe Steger Center for International Scholarship, the university’s only center outside the United States, and Student Affairs are launching Virginia Tech’s 22nd living-learning community, Casa Maderni.
Date: Jan 10, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech, Xidian University forge cultural and educational bridge , articleA group of three Virginia Tech professors – Don Hatfield, Gregory Kogan, and Ron Poff – traveled to Xi'an to teach a cohort of students at the School of Economics and Management at Xidian University as part of the XDU-VT 3+1 program.
Date: Dec 21, 2023 -
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MBA Study Abroad offers students a journey of discovery , articleThe Virginia Tech MBA Study Abroad has been providing working professionals with opportunities to explore global markets and learn about supply chains since 2003.
Date: Nov 29, 2023 -
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A time to be thankful: News about Hokie Nation , articleHokies in Blacksburg and across the world do work that advances study, impacts communities, and leads the charge for positive change.
Date: Nov 29, 2023
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