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Article ItemVirginia Tech named a top-20 public university in latest U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Colleges report , article
The U.S. News & World Report 2023-24 Best Colleges rankings came out today, and Virginia Tech was ranked as one of the top public universities nationally. The university also made a big jump in the social mobility category, which factors in the graduation rates of economically disadvantaged students, and received high marks in the areas of engineering and computer science.
Date: Sep 18, 2023 -
Article ItemInnovative entrepreneur melds personal and professional lives to mentor students , article
As the director of strategic initiatives for the Fralin Life Sciences Institute, Kiyah Duffey knows how to cultivate creativity, nurture growth, and implement innovative ideas. in her spare time, she's shared that knowledge with students in the Creativity and Innovation District.
Date: Aug 04, 2023 -
Article ItemInspiring the next generation of scientists and STEM leaders , article
Now in its 14th year, students were able to once again experience Kids' Tech University in person this spring after two years of the program being moved to a virtual-only experience.
Date: Jul 13, 2023 -
Article ItemLiving-Learning Programs contribute to student success and retention , article
“We know from outcomes data that Living-Learning Programs help students achieve a sense of belonging, faster connections to their areas of interest, faculty support, and academic success,” said Frances Keene, vice president for Student Affairs.
Date: Jun 07, 2023 -
Article ItemRole models, mentors, and allies are essential to the first-generation student experience , article
For national First-Generation College Celebration Day 2022 — a time to acknowledge and elevate first-generation college student and alumni identities and contributions — Virginia Tech is also celebrating the role models, mentors, and allies who enrich the first-generation experience.
Date: Nov 09, 2022 -
Article ItemNew faculty principal joins the Leadership and Social Change Residential College , article
Rick Rudd and Donna Westfall-Rudd step into leadership positions for the residential college at Virginia Tech. “This exceptional opportunity affords us the chance to connect with students on academic, personal, and professional levels," said Rudd.
Date: Nov 09, 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 -
Video ItemThe Best Decision You'll Ever Make | Living-Learning Programs at Virginia Tech , video
Joining a Living-Learning Program at Virginia Tech is the best decision you'll ever make! Plug into a ready-made community of students. Make friends that feel like a family. Live and learn in the same space. Gain leadership skills, make professional connections, foster creativity and more. Join a Living Learning Community today! 🎥: Produced by Virginia Tech Student Affairs Communications
Date: Jan 25, 2022 -
Article ItemFirst in the family , article
On their paths to graduation, many first-generation students must contend with a variety of structural and social barriers. In this two-part series, we look at a slate of Virginia Tech programs that supports them as they strive for success.
Date: Jul 12, 2021 -
Video ItemEngineering professor shares experience of living on campus with family of 6 , video
Pablo Tarazaga, his wife, Vanessa, and their four children, live in the Honors Residential Commons (HRC) located in East Ambler Johnston. As faculty principal of the HRC, Tarazaga is responsible for coordinating educational programs, fostering academic engagement, and enriching the residential college's unique culture. In addition, Tarazaga serves as an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Date: Jul 11, 2019