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Article ItemFrom stammers to success: Language and Culture Institute opens doors for international students , article
Paanwaris 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 -
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 ItemFloyd County High School students visit Virginia Tech for a day of cultural exchange , article
A 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 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech welcomes first cohort of Indian students in cybersecurity and business analytics program , article
Virginia Tech and NMIMS in Mumbai have partnered to offer a unique 3+1+1 degree program in business analytics and cybersecurity. Students spend three years at NMIMS in India, followed by one year at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg and then one year at the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus in Alexandria to complete their master’s program.
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 -
Article ItemTrailblazing from Tanzania to Virginia Tech , article
Barakaeli 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 -
Article ItemClass of 2023: Eszter Varga blazes her own trail, brings other female engineers with her , article
Despite the lack of opportunities for women in STEM in Varga's native Hungary, this spring, she will become one of the first Hungarian women to obtain a degree in aerospace engineering. Along the way, she has used her journey to uplift others and empower other women in engineering.
Date: Apr 25, 2023 -
Article ItemPitching a business in a second language: An extra challenge leads to an unexpected reward , article
Eight students from Virginia Tech’s Language and Culture Institute compete in the Apex Center for Entrepreneurship’s KickStart VT program — with an aim that reached far beyond the business ideas or the winnings.
Date: Mar 27, 2023 -
Article ItemInternational students share gratitude, community, and local harvest , article
The Gratitude Feast brought together students from around the world who were on campus during the Thanksgiving break for community and local food from the fall harvest.
Date: Nov 30, 2022 -
Video ItemMozaiko brings together domestic and international students in Living-Learning Community , video
Located in Harper Hall, U.S. and international students live together in a diverse community where they learn about each other’s culture, immerse themselves in language practice, and prepare for a lifetime of intercultural leadership.
Date: Nov 09, 2022 -
Article ItemAdvantageVT helps Mongolian student pave her way to a graduate degree , article
Norovbanzad Tsogt-Ochir was among the first students to enroll in the Language and Culture Institute's AdvantageVT-Master's program for international students who want to earn master’s-level credits while improving their English and academic research skills.
Date: Nov 08, 2022 -
Article ItemAfghan student Ayda Haydarpour finds a sense of purpose at Virginia Tech , article
Haydarpour, part of the all-girls robotics team Afghan Dreamers, has always dreamed big. Her road to Virginia Tech to study computer science did not always seem possible. She hopes to return to her country and open a STEM-based school where she will teach and mentor students.
Date: Oct 05, 2022 -
Article ItemA global journey to a new home for medical education , article
First-year student Maedot Haymete has followed her dream of becoming a physician and focusing on global public health to the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. She chose the school over 10 other highly ranked medical schools because of its academic domains and financial support.
Date: Sep 21, 2022 -
Article ItemClass of 2022: Kodua 'KD' Kwarteng flexes the versatility of computer science to find his path , article
Kwarteng, a native of Ghana, is the first of his family to graduate with a bachelor's degree. It was not always an easy path or one he envisioned for himself. "The computer science program completely transformed the way I approach problems by forcing me to deeply consider constraints, costs, and ethics as they apply to any situation," he said.
Date: May 09, 2022 -
Article ItemCollaboration blends entrepreneurship and big data technology , article
A long-standing relationship between the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech and the School of Economics and Management at Xidian University (XDU) in Xi'an, China, has resulted in a unique collaborative program that will welcome its first cohort of 100-120 students in Fall 2022.
Date: Nov 10, 2021 -
Video ItemUndergraduate International Student Orientation Recap 2018 , video
Over 425 international undergraduate students participated in orientation this week. They learned about Virginia Tech's academic and student support programs, but they also started learning how to be a Hokie.
Date: Aug 16, 2018 -
Video ItemInternational students arrive in Blacksburg for fall 2018 semester , video
The fall 2018 semester is kicking off! International students arrived at Virginia Tech on Monday, Aug. 13, for orientation.
Date: Aug 13, 2018 -
Video ItemGerman Fulbright Student Summer Institute , video
A group of 24 German students from 20 universities across Germany came to Virginia Tech this summer for an immersive learning experience. They visited numerous campus research facilities, including the Drone Park. Cranwell International Center organizes the three-week program with a grant from the German-American Fulbright Commission. Virginia Tech is one of two host sites in the United States.
Date: Aug 07, 2018 -
Video ItemInternational Street Fair 2018 , video
An annual event at Virginia Tech, the International Street Fair shares customs and traditions of international students through food, performances, games, and interactive presentations.
Date: Jun 14, 2018 -
Article ItemHospitality students plan festival, gain event experience , article
“The students planned and conducted the event as a practical experience in hospitality and tourism management studies,” said Professor Mahmood Khan, who is the department’s graduate program director in Northern Virginia.
Date: Dec 12, 2017