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Results for: Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia
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Katrina Powell honored as Alumni Distinguished Professor , articleSince joining Virginia Tech in 2006, Powell has strived to bring awareness to issues of social justice and displacement through her teaching and research.
Date: Mar 25, 2025 - -
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Everyday Ut Prosim: How Hokies serve after Hurricane Helene , articleIn the wake of the storm, Hokies rushed to help those in need by organizing donation drives, transporting supplies, checking in on affected communities, even creating care packages to thank first responders.
Date: Oct 29, 2024 - -
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Expert offers insights on Hurricane Helene's lingering impacts on Appalachia , articleEmily Satterwhite, professor and the director of the Appalachian Studies program in the Department of Religion and Culture, is familiar with the phases of flood recovery efforts. She shares insights on Hurricane Helene's lasting impacts in Appalachia as well as the best ways to help during the current stage of recovery.
Date: Oct 22, 2024 - -
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Emily Satterwhite named Edward S. Diggs Professor of Humanities , articleSatterwhite is co-director of the Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia project, funded by a $3 million grant from the Mellon Foundation.
Date: Oct 09, 2024 - -
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Professor, community partner lead Bluefield history project , articleThe project is one of nine funded by Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia, a group dedicated to highlighting history and diversity through the perspective of monuments.
Date: Oct 09, 2024 - -
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Researcher’s journey turns to forests’ understory , articleShannon Bell has focused her research from coal to the native herbs of Appalachia, addressing the inequities of the herbal supply chain, increasing the number of forest botanicals, and improving harvester benefits while protecting the natural environment.
Date: Aug 27, 2024 - -
Video ItemLiving monument reveals the treasures of Appalachian forests , video
The Forest Botanicals Region Living Monument Storywalk Trail debuted with a celebration that was open to the public at Flag Rock Recreation Area in Norton, Virginia.
Date: Aug 22, 2024 - -
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Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia announces next round of projects to receive funding , articleAfter the first round of funding in December 2023, the initiative has added five more projects to the list, making for nine total projects funded through the Mellon Foundation.
Date: Jul 05, 2024 - -
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Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia awards first-round funding , articleFour projects demonstrating the diversity of Appalachia have received more than $300,000 in funding from Virginia Tech's Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia initiative.
Date: Jan 12, 2024 -