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Category: research Mahindra University, Virginia Tech launch technology research center in India , articleThe new center in Hyderabad will unite faculty from both institutions to tackle urgent global challenges — ranging from clean energy to smart cities — through interdisciplinary innovation.
Date: May 20, 2025 - -
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Category: academics Virginia Tech alumnus Jon Rucker to deliver D.C. area commencement address , articleRucker, who earned a degree in aerospace engineering and is now president and CEO of Ultra Intelligence & Communications, will deliver the greater Washington, D.C., metro area spring commencement address on Sunday, May 18.
Date: May 13, 2025 - -
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Category: academics Exchange program opens doors for Chilean student veterinary researchers , articleTwo veterinary students from Chile’s Universidad Austral participated in a three-month exchange at Virginia Tech, strengthening international collaboration and advancing studies in canine infections and cancer.
Date: Apr 08, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech Global Distinction From Blacksburg to Venice: International Archive of Women in Architecture celebrates 40 years of global impact , articleThe 40th anniversary of the archive, which preserves and amplifies the contributions of women architects, will be marked by a series of events that include immersive digital exhibits in Blacksburg and Venice.
Date: Feb 18, 2025 - -
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Category: campus experience Photos: International Education Week highlights a diverse community , articleStudents 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 - -
Video ItemCategory: culture Hokies 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 - -
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Category: campus experience Global health rotations give medical students practical, enriching experiences , articleThe goal of the program at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine is to promote student understanding of health care practices in various countries and to advance social and cultural understanding of international health care systems.
Date: Nov 12, 2024 - -
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Category: impact The refugee who refused to be an untold story , articleMary Maker is a UNHCR goodwill ambassador and a co-founder of Elimisha Kakuma, a college prep program changing refugee lives. She’ll bring her message of education transformation to International Education Week at Virginia Tech.
Date: Nov 07, 2024 - -
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Category: academics University partnerships add up to research, mentorship opportunities for students , articleThe VT-Swiss Coding Theory and Cryptography Summer School, organized and sponsored in part by the Department of Mathematics and the Hume Center for National Security and Technology, brought together 64 researchers from universities around the world at the Steger Center in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland.
Date: Oct 25, 2024 - -
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Category: impact Researchers launch Bangladesh’s first biocontrol program to combat invasive weed , articleVirginia Tech’s Integrated Pest Management Activity, part of the Center for International Research, Education, and Development, launched a biocontrol program that harnesses the use of natural enemies to fight the noxious Parthenium weed and enhance the nation’s food security.
Date: Oct 04, 2024 - -
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Virginia Tech Global Distinction International collaborative research and engagement thrive at the Steger Center , articleThis 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 - -
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Virginia Tech Global Distinction Tradition meets transformation for Maasai women , articleA new study by Virginia Tech Associate Professor Tim Baird reveals that a changing Africa is creating avenues of empowerment for Maasai women.
Date: Aug 02, 2024 - -
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Virginia Tech Advantage Steger Center immerses students in global community to build ‘passione’ for learning , articleKicking off a busy summer at the university’s study abroad hub in southern Switzerland, the inaugural meeting of the center’s new advisory council aimed to broaden opportunities for students and faculty to study, conduct research, and engage with the community.
Date: Jul 15, 2024 - -
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Category: academics A Virginia Tech-Ghanaian classroom collaboration bridges borders , articleImpactful collaborations led to an agreement with the University of Media, Arts, and Communication and the University of Cape Coast in Ghana.
Date: Jul 09, 2024 - -
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Virginia Tech leads international collaboration to enhance infrastructure resilience in India , articleThe Center for International Research, Education, and Development has assembled a transdisciplinary team from Blacksburg and India to develop a new generation of infrastructure professionals.
Date: Jul 02, 2024 - -
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Virginia Tech Global Distinction AI-powered app helps farmers in Bangladesh detect and manage pests , articleUtilizing artificial intelligence for real-time pest and disease detection, the app aims to improve access to integrated pest management strategies for Bangladeshi farmers, helping them protect their crops and livelihoods while reducing reliance on chemical pesticides.
Date: Jun 26, 2024 - -
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Virginia Tech Global Distinction Commonwealth Cyber Initiative, Virginia Tech develop international connections to counter global threats , articleAs cybersecurity threats expand globally, the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative and Virginia Tech are building the foundation for an international arsenal to defend against cyberattacks and develop resilient and secure systems.
Date: Jun 04, 2024 - -
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Category: academics Roberta S. 'Robin' Russell honored with emerita status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 40 years, Russell made significant contributions in the fields of operations and supply chain management, health care quality and service operations. She served as interim dean of the Pamplin College of Business from 2022-23.
Date: May 07, 2024 - -
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Category: academics George Morgan honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 39 years, Morgan focused on financial institution management and regulation, valuation, and risk management.
Date: May 06, 2024 - -
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Virginia Tech Advantage Study abroad experience in Panama gets well-connected boost , articleA new study abroad program provides students with opportunities to explore global logistics and infrastructure through exclusive access to influential leaders and real-world projects. The transformative experience, made possible by a well-connected alumna, showcases the value of combining academic rigor with intercultural learning.
Date: Apr 25, 2024 -
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