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Virginia Tech expertise to support sustainable agriculture and fishing in Tunisia , articleThe 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 -
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Collaboration in Bangladesh aims to boost mango exports , articleVirginia 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 -
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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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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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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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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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Community engagement takes researcher from Brazil to Blacksburg and back again , articleBorn 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 -
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The key to successful research? Let the community lead , articleBarbara 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 -
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New leadership ushers in new era for Language and Culture Institute , articleElsie 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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Trailblazing from Tanzania to Virginia Tech , articleBarakaeli Lawuo is an undergraduate computer engineering major from Tanzania, Africa. He is the first recipient of the scholarship for international students endowed by the Cranwell family, namesakes of the Cranwell International Center
Date: Dec 05, 2023 -
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Civil engineering students gain global perspectives during semester at the Steger Center in Switzerland , articleAfter being cancelled in the spring of 2020 because of the pandemic, the long-awaited civil and environmental engineering semester abroad program in Switzerland is bringing memorable experiences to students.
Date: Nov 13, 2023 -
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Projects connect U.S. educators to East African scholarship, history, and culture , articleDuring International Education Week, members of the East Africa Summer Institute for Educators are discussing the progress and expected impact of 12 projects being developed after an intensive monthlong curriculum development program in East Africa.
Date: Nov 13, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech’s global impact: Dropping in on Hokies studying and working around the world , articleOn any given day, in every corner of the world, Virginia Tech students, faculty, staff, and alumni are making a profound impact. As the university celebrates International Education Week, we check in with some of those Hokies embodying the university’s commitment to international education and engagement.
Date: Nov 10, 2023 -
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Hope takes root in Uganda , articleFulbright recipient Sarah Juster is researching how agroforestry interventions can help displaced refugees in Uganda.
Date: Oct 30, 2023 -
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Mechanical engineering professor uses coal to create 'wonder material' , articleLightweight, strong, electrically conductive, and antimicrobial — graphene is a prime candidate for a host of applications. Now, a Virginia Tech team is making the material from a surprising source.
Date: Oct 17, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech’s global reach: Hokies take maroon and orange around the world , articleIn just the past year alone, the Virginia Tech flag has flown on all seven continents as Hokies traveled to over 50 countries to engage in study abroad experiences, pursue global research collaborations, and tackle international service projects. On Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Global Education Office will host its annual Study Abroad Fair on the Drillfield.
Date: Sep 22, 2023 -
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Homestays are the heart of studying abroad , articleLiving with local families allows Virginia Tech students studying abroad to immerse themselves in the local culture and to develop close relationships with their host families. Students can learn more about these opportunities at the Global Education Fall Fair in September.
Date: Aug 01, 2023
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