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Article ItemSteger Center immerses students in global community to build ‘passione’ for learning , article
Kicking 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 -
Article ItemA Virginia Tech-Ghanaian classroom collaboration bridges borders , article
Impactful 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 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech leads international collaboration to enhance infrastructure resilience in India , article
The 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 -
Article ItemAI-powered app helps farmers in Bangladesh detect and manage pests , article
Utilizing 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 -
Article ItemCommonwealth Cyber Initiative, Virginia Tech develop international connections to counter global threats , article
As 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 -
Article ItemRoberta S. 'Robin' Russell honored with emerita status , article
A 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 -
Article ItemGeorge Morgan honored with emeritus status , article
A 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 -
Article ItemStudy abroad experience in Panama gets well-connected boost , article
A 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 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech expertise to support sustainable agriculture and fishing in Tunisia , article
The Center for International Research, Education, and Development is partnering with the international nongovernmental organization FHI 360 on a U.S. State Department-funded project to strengthen the resilience of Tunisian farmers, fishers, and their communities in the face of climate change.
Date: Apr 19, 2024 -
Article ItemCollaboration in Bangladesh aims to boost mango exports , article
Virginia Tech’s IPM Innovation Lab is partnering with Bangladeshi mango exporters to support the implementation of Good Agricultural Practices and help the country reach its export potential. The initiative, focused on equipping farmers with the tools and knowledge necessary to meet international standards, has already helped several exporters achieve GAP certification.
Date: Apr 08, 2024 -
Article ItemPresident’s address spotlights how study abroad helps Hokies broaden their horizons , article
During 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 -
Article ItemGrants to make global learning opportunities more accessible , article
The 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 -
Article ItemForensic science combats wildlife trafficking , article
A $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 -
Article ItemForging the global land-grant mission , article
Virginia 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 -
Article ItemKathleen Alexander receives Virginia’s highest faculty honor , article
Alexander, 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 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech establishes its first living-learning community outside the U.S. , article
The 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 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech, Xidian University forge cultural and educational bridge , article
A 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 -
Article ItemCommunity engagement takes researcher from Brazil to Blacksburg and back again , article
Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, political science Professor Desirée Poets is connecting a group of Virginia Tech faculty, students, and alumni with a Brazilian nonprofit to improve the lives of residents in the favelas north of the city.
Date: Dec 12, 2023 -
Article ItemThe key to successful research? Let the community lead , article
Barbara Allen, a Louisiana native and a professor in Virginia Tech’s Department of Science, Technology, and Society, has received a $600,000 National Science Foundation grant to further her research in Louisiana's Cancer Alley. The project comes after she completed similar research in two French towns located in industrial zones.
Date: Dec 12, 2023 -
Article ItemNew leadership ushers in new era for Language and Culture Institute , article
Elsie Paredes and Pamela Smart-Smith have been appointed co-directors of the institute, which for over half a century has helped international students improve their English language and academic skills.
Date: Dec 12, 2023
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