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Category: culture Afghan Dreamer, now a Virginia Tech student, reflects on movie about her team's triumphs , articleThe new movie “Rule Breakers” tells the story of the first Afghan Girls Robotic Team, known as the Afghan Dreamers, and how the teammates overcame cultural, financial, and diplomatic obstacles to participate in international robotics competitions. One of them, Ayda Haydarpour, now studies computer science. She discusses what it's like having a movie about her experiences hit silver screens and streaming services.
Date: May 14, 2025 - -
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Category: academics Class of 2025: Baiyi Zhang brings global perspective to computer science , articleFrom Ningxia to Northern Virginia, Zhang’s journey is marked by courage, curiosity, and the confidence he found at Virginia Tech.
Date: May 08, 2025 - -
Video ItemCategory: culture Afghan student's story comes to the big screen , video
Ayda Haydarpour is a computer science student at Virginia Tech. In 2021, Haydarpour and her peers on the Afghan Girls Robotics Team, “Afghan Dreamers,” won the Judges Award in FIRST Robotics Global 2021 competition. Their robotics team is the focus of a recent movie, Rule Breakers.
Date: Apr 23, 2025 - -
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Category: culture International student strengthens Hokie community through Cranwell connections , articleThe international community helped Ibrahim Tahmid find his place at Virginia Tech. Now, he collaborates with Cranwell International Center to empower other Hokies.
Date: Apr 11, 2025 - -
General ItemCategory: campus experience Upcoming webinar on immigration issues
Student Affairs and the Graduate School will host a webinar on April 18 to address recent changes in the legal status of international students, review immigration impacts, and provide support and resources.
Date: Apr 11, 2025 - -
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Category: campus experience A message from President Tim Sands , articleAt last week’s community conversation, I noted how much we value the international members of our community. Representing more than 130 countries, their talent, global perspectives, and diverse ideas are an important part of our teaching and research mission. Their cultures, traditions, and histories enrich all of our lives and they are true Hokies.
Date: Apr 10, 2025 - -
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Category: academics Helping international students thrive in the classroom , articleFaculty development programs offer strategies to support learning styles and enrich the classroom experience.
Date: Mar 31, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech Global Distinction Virginia Tech Ph.D. candidate Israel Oyedare inspires the next generation of African leaders , articleWith his nonprofit organization in Nigeria, a new book, and a degree from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Oyedare aims to make leadership education a mainstay in African schools.
Date: Mar 07, 2025 - -
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Category: news directly from around campus Global Mentor Program: making international students feel at home , articleVirginia Tech student Zhoumaocuo, who goes by Pema, arrived in Blacksburg from Tibet in the fall of 2023, feeling as if she had landed in a whole new world.
Date: Feb 19, 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: campus experience IEW Hype Video 2024 , video
At Virginia Tech, we celebrate International Education Week with gusto! This year, from November 11 to 16, Virginia Tech is spotlighting international education, research, and culture. The aim of the week is to expand horizons, celebrate diversity, and encourage connections both in Blacksburg and around the world. Through international performances, interactive workshops, cultural showcases, and many other events, faculty, students, and all members of the university community can get engaged.
Date: Nov 01, 2024 - -
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Category: news directly from around campus Auf Wiedersehen German Fulbright Students! , articleAfter spending three exciting weeks embracing academic and college life, a new group of German Fulbright students just left Virginia Tech.
Date: Oct 11, 2024 - -
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Category: academics Campus treks elevate international students’ language and life skills , articleThe Language and Culture Institute is taking a creative, hands-on approach to language learning. Its students are honing their English skills through experiences that transcend traditional classroom settings, from hugging therapy dogs to exploring the Corps of Cadets' museum.
Date: Jul 30, 2024 - -
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Virginia Tech Global Distinction Postdoctoral fellows grow research at Virginia Tech , articleMore than 200 postdoctoral fellows contribute to every college and institute, advance the pursuit of knowledge in every discipline, and represent the next generation of experts in their fields.
Date: May 13, 2024 - -
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Category: academics Class of 2024: Zichong ‘Zach’ Guo shifts from language lessons to livestock , articleGuo found his passion for agriculture and food science and cultivated a love for Virginia Tech through his start at the Language and Culture Institute.
Date: May 01, 2024 - -
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Category: campus experience A letter from Mark Sikes, dean of students , articleAt Virginia Tech, the well-being of our Hokies is of utmost importance, particularly during natural disasters like the recent earthquake in Taiwan. The Dean of Students Office, along with our partners in Student Affairs, remains committed to offering holistic support and care during this crisis.
Date: Apr 03, 2024 - -
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Virginia Tech Global Distinction From stammers to success: Language and Culture Institute opens doors for international students , articlePaanwaris Paansri's dream of pursuing a Ph.D. in the United States seemed to be slipping away due to his struggles with the English language. But with the help of a determined professor in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation and the dedicated staff at the Language and Culture Institute, Paansri not only improved his language skills but also gained the confidence to succeed in his academic journey.
Date: Mar 06, 2024 - -
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Category: academics 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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Category: impact Floyd County High School students visit Virginia Tech for a day of cultural exchange , articleA high school field trip spurs cross-cultural conversations to help students develop global citizenship skills. In an event modeled like speed dating, the high schoolers chatted with students in Virginia Tech's Language and Culture Institute about the cultures of eight countries.
Date: Dec 13, 2023 -
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