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Study abroad program builds lasting food security partnerships in South Africa , articleStudents and faculty members partner with Cape Town communities through classwork, research, and campus fundraising, transforming a two-week study abroad program into sustained food security collaboration.
Date: Mar 26, 2026 - -
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Collaboration with global mining leader to strengthen silver recovery , articleThe Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering has launched a new research partnership with Hindustan Zinc Limited, one of the world’s top zinc and silver producers, to improve silver recovery across its lead–zinc processing plants in India.
Date: Mar 10, 2026 - -
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Experts available: partial government shutdown, social media lawsuits, fourth anniversary of Ukraine War , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including the partial shutdown over homeland security funding, social media companies on trial in child addiction cases, the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu
Date: Feb 16, 2026 - -
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Illuminate links Appalachia and Senegal through food safety education , articleThe program prepares Virginia Tech and Tennessee State University students for careers in Extension and agricultural education.
Date: Feb 09, 2026 - -
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Introduced species are changing how seeds move on islands, global study shows , articleVirginia Tech’s contribution helped reveal how the loss of native dispersers and the rise of invasive species are transforming island forests.
Date: Dec 02, 2025 - -
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A global collaboration enhances bioeconomy research , articleThe partnership between Alice Ludvig of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Austria and Pipet Larasatie of Virginia Tech reflects the College of Natural Resources and Environment’s commitment to advancing environmental stewardship through global research and collaboration.
Date: Oct 21, 2025 - -
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Retiring does not mean slowing down , articleTom Hammett took students to six continents, boosting economic development through forest products.
Date: Oct 08, 2025 - -
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Deadline Extended: Submit events for International Education WeekObserved nationwide each November, International Education Week (IEW) celebrates universities’ strong intercultural communities, global connections, and international engagement. Colleges, departments, student organizations, and local community organizations are invited to submit events for inclusion in Virginia Tech’s International Education Week calendar. The deadline to submit events has been extended to Friday, October 3.
Date: Sep 22, 2025 - -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Cayelan Carey talks about ecosystem forecasting , articleCarey's ecosystem forecasting provides near real-time predictions about water quality in lakes and reservoirs. Believed to be the first of its kind, the system is collecting data from 15 lakes and reservoirs spanning three continents and providing each with a daily, 30-day forecast.
Date: Sep 22, 2025 - -
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Study abroad donors help Hokies see the world , articleScholarships inspired by alumni experiences abroad are giving students the chance to explore new cultures, spark passions, and shape their futures.
Date: Sep 18, 2025 - -
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Photos: Honors College engages international audiences at Biennale Architettura 2025 , articleThe college's “unearthed/Second Nature/PolliNATION” exhibition has been named a finalist for the University Project Award by the European Cultural Centre-Italy.
Date: Sep 17, 2025 - -
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Honors College showcases innovation, collaborative discovery at prestigious architecture event , articleCollaborative discovery amongst the Honors College students and faculty led to Virginia Tech's inclusion in this year’s Biennale Architettura, the theme of which is “Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective.”
Date: Jul 25, 2025 - -
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Diplomacy Lab gives students a voice in U.S. foreign affairs , articleIn addition to expanding the State Department's research base, the program allows students to contribute to the policymaking process. Key findings could become official U.S. foreign policy.
Date: Jun 25, 2025 - -
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Visit from Malawi university leaders sparks new ideas for global collaboration , articleVirginia Tech and the Malawi University of Science and Technology are expanding a longtime partnership that connects students and researchers across engineering, medicine, public health, and design.
Date: Jun 12, 2025 - -
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It’s already tomorrow in New Zealand , articleIn a whirlwind study abroad, students in the Online Master of Natural Resources program learned firsthand how New Zealand is leveraging modern techniques and Māori traditions to preserve a shared world.
Date: May 29, 2025 - -
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College of Architecture, Arts, and Design faculty tackle real-world challenges through research and creativity , articleFaculty are using college-funded research grants to develop innovative, community-focused projects that aim to improve everyday life through creative technology and collaboration.
Date: May 22, 2025 - -
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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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Geography graduate student explores Indigenous health in Peru , articleChrishma Perera’s work focuses on how Indigenous communities respond to health risks through their connection to the rainforest.
Date: Mar 28, 2025 - -
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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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Trump’s interests in Europe and the barriers they pose, EU expert explains , articlePresident Donald Trump began his new term with European policy goals that include a swift end to the Russia-Ukraine war, a proposal for the United States to control Greenland, and using tariffs to country a trade deficit with the European Union — all objectives much more easily voiced than accomplished. Virginia Tech international security expert Yannis Stivachtis shares insights into the Trump administration’s motives and challenges.
Date: Jan 30, 2025 -
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