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Expert explains Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic-sized challenge skiing on torn ACL , articleRobin Queen, a Virginia Tech professor of biomedical engineering, explains that, while possible, there are several major challenges Lindsey Vonn must overcome to compete in the Olympics.
Date: Feb 06, 2026 - -
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Bad Bunny’s all-Spanish halftime show could redefine Latin music on America’s biggest stage, experts say , articleThis year’s Super Bowl halftime show by Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican rapper and singer, is likely to be historic. That’s because it will be performed solely in Spanish. Craig Arthur, who teaches hip-hop studies and Christopher Campo-Bowen, an assistant professor of musicology in the School of Performing Arts at Virginia Tech, share their perspective on his impact and influence.
Date: Feb 04, 2026 - -
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Expert explains how two unlikely teams landed Super Bowl berths , articleBefore the season, both the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots were expected to win only 8.5 games, according to Virginia Tech sport media analytics expert Matthew Zimmerman.
Date: Feb 04, 2026 - -
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Media Advisory: Nikki Giovanni Immersive Experience Comes to Torpedo Factory , articleSix of poet Nikki Giovanni’s works will be transformed into the “The Nikki Giovanni Immersive Experience” at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria.
Date: Feb 03, 2026 - -
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Why brands are willing to pay $8M for 30 seconds of attention during the Super Bowl , articleThe Super Bowl has evolved from a football game into one of the biggest cultural and advertising moments of the year. As Virginia Tech marketing expert Donna Wertalik explains, it’s no longer just about the players on the field, but who or what appears on viewers’ screens during timeouts.
Date: Feb 03, 2026 - -
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Experts available: Winter weather, power bills, Super Bowl, Winter Olympics, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including winter weather, the Super Bowl, Winter Olympics, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Feb 02, 2026 - -
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How Olympic athletes use science to win, according to an expert , articleAhead of the Winter Olympics, a Virginia Tech aerodynamics expert breaks down how air resistance can determine who medals — and how some athletes try to bend the rules.
Date: Feb 02, 2026 - -
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Keeping warm without raising your bills, according to experts , articleAs utility bills rise across the U.S., ranking up your heat on a cold winter’s night could end up putting a chill on your bank account. Virginia Tech experts on electricity share ways to save energy while saving money.
Date: Feb 02, 2026 - -
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Rise in online grooming highlights need for early prevention, expert says , articleAhead of Safer Internet Day on Feb. 10, Virginia Tech expert Jin-Hee Cho shared tips for keeping kids safe from online predators.
Date: Feb 02, 2026 - -
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Expert explains why snow totals can vary wildly for winter storms , articleMeteorologist Barrett Gutter says one big reason for snowfall differences comes from a meteorological phenomenon, in which the same amount of total precipitation can deliver very different amounts of measurable snowfall, depending on the underlying conditions.
Date: Jan 27, 2026 - -
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‘Bridgerton’ resonates amid romance boom, expert explains , articleVirginia Tech expert Netta Baker said the series is part of a broader resurgence of romance across books, television, and online communities. She explores the series’ popularity, and how social media communities like BookTok are breathing new life into the genre.
Date: Jan 22, 2026 - -
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Quiet fitness: Expert explains why low-intensity movement matters , articleAs fitness trends evolve, a quieter, more sustainable approach to movement is gaining attention. Rather than high-intensity workouts or rigid training plans, Stella Volpe, a nutrition and exercise expert at Virginia Tech, says people are leaning into “quiet fitness."
Date: Jan 22, 2026 - -
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European affairs expert explains Greenland's geopolitical appeal , articleYannis Stivachtis, a European affairs expert at Virginia Tech, explains the history of the island territory’s appeal.
Date: Jan 22, 2026 - -
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Even threat of Federal Reserve’s independence can imperil accountability, says expert , articleThe criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, approved by a longtime ally of President Trump, “marks a critical test of central bank independence in the U.S. that goes well beyond a technical dispute over a building renovation,” according to Virginia Tech economist David Bieri.
Date: Jan 14, 2026 - -
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New year, new financial goals: Expert tips to strengthen your money habits in 2026 , articleWith the start of the new year, many people are not just thinking about healthier habits or new hobbies; they’re also looking to focus on financial wellness. According to Jesse Lineberry, assistant professor of practice and director of the Financial Planning Program in Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business, the most important change people can make this year is being more intentional with their money.
Date: Jan 12, 2026 - -
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Can future-focused thinking help smokers quit? , articleJeff Stein, a health behaviors researcher at Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, has been awarded a new grant from the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health to test a low-cost behavioral intervention that may help people — particularly those in rural areas — quit smoking.
Date: Jan 09, 2026 - -
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Experts examine issues raised by the U.S. extraction of the Venezuelan president , articleThe U.S. military’s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has raised complex questions about foreign policy, executive authority, and long-term regional stability, according to to Virginia Tech political scientists Paul Avey and Karen Hult.
Date: Jan 08, 2026 - -
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Expert shares STEM activities to keep kids engaged over winter break , articleJim Egenrieder, director of the Virginia Tech Thinkabit Labs, shares simple ways families can build real-world skills through everyday activities over winter break.
Date: Dec 15, 2025 - -
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Experts explain appeal of holiday rom-coms , articleVirginia Tech experts unpack the reasons that people are drawn to feel-good, formulaic films at the holidays.
Date: Dec 12, 2025 - -
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Expert shows how to bridge the expectation gap for out-of-office etiquette , articleWith the holidays approaching, many employees may feel pressure to stay connected, even if their leaders believe they shouldn’t be. Virginia Tech organizational behavior expert Bill Becker explains how that disconnect can contribute to workplace tension, how to prevent mixed signals, and what workers can do before taking time off.
Date: Dec 11, 2025 -
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