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Class project grows into lasting food access effort in Roanoke , articleStudents at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine partnered with CHIP of Roanoke Valley and Feeding Southwest Virginia to expand reliable food support for local families while giving future physicians a deeper understanding of the community they serve.
Date: Jan 02, 2026 - -
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Free virtual professional development series focuses on community engagement Date: Oct 31, 2025 - -
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From first slurps to future careers at Oyster Day , articleAs Hokies sample oysters at West End at Cochrane Hall on Oct. 21, Virginia Tech programs and partners are helping sustain a $60 million industry through education and workforce development.
Date: Oct 15, 2025 - -
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Roanoke conference to spotlight impact of community partnerships , articleMore than 50 Hokies will share projects, from reimagining a former mill in Floyd to building bridges with local schools, as the university hosts the Engagement Scholarship Consortium International Conference in October.
Date: Sep 16, 2025 - -
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Elizabeth Nyboer to share how women are reshaping Lake Victoria fisheries , articleA freshwater ecologist and conservation scientist, Nyboer will discuss how policy shifts and women-led networks are reshaping communities in Uganda during a free Global Development Discussion Series talk on Sept. 18.
Date: Sep 15, 2025 - -
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Strategic planning support helps popular Spearhead Trails chart its path forward , articleA new strategy developed by Virginia Tech through its Center for Economic and Community Engagement is fueling growth, improving sustainability, and boosting permit sales across a thriving outdoor recreation network in Southwest Virginia.
Date: Sep 09, 2025 - -
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Susan E. Short named senior associate vice president , articleA longtime Hokie leader and advocate for community engagement, Short will oversee programs across Virginia and abroad in her new leadership role with Outreach and International Affairs.
Date: Sep 02, 2025 - -
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High schoolers dive into Virginia’s growing aquaculture industry , articleThrough hands-on training, classroom resources, and industry partnerships, Virginia Tech is supporting workforce development in a vital Virginia industry.
Date: Aug 04, 2025 - -
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When science looks like art , articleAn exhibition at the Reynolds Homestead showcases breathtaking satellite imagery in a collaboration that blends research, creativity, and community engagement.
Date: Aug 04, 2025 - -
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TRIO Programs open doors to college for first-generation students , articleThrough mentorship, encouragement, and a strong sense of community, high school students discover their strengths, build their confidence, and find their place in higher education. Now, they’re stepping confidently onto campus, ready for what’s next.
Date: Jun 23, 2025 - -
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Descendants of enslaved to lead Juneteenth celebration at Reynolds Homestead , articleOn June 19, descendants of the Rock Spring’s enslaved community will honor their ancestors, marking a powerful moment of remembrance, resilience, and reclamation.
Date: Jun 05, 2025 - -
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Community-engagement champion drives transformative partnerships , articleSusan E. Short, associate vice president for engagement with Outreach and International Affairs, explains why the most meaningful partnerships involve faculty and students who approach communities with curiosity and respect.
Date: Apr 01, 2025 - -
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Larissa LaCour named director of Executive Briefing Center in Arlington , articleLaCour has been instrumental in shaping the award-winning meeting center’s growth since 2013, building strong partnerships with industry leaders and government agencies.
Date: Feb 27, 2025 - -
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Former TRIO director’s impact lives on through scholarship aimed at expanding college access , articleTwo Hokies are among nine students to receive support from the Tom Wilson Scholarship.
Date: Feb 11, 2025 - -
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Nancy Gruber named as assistant vice president with Outreach and International Affairs , articleGruber brings more than three decades of financial and administrative expertise to the role.
Date: Jan 14, 2025 - -
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Long-term partnership mobilizes graduate students to map rural workforce challenges , articleThe Center for Economic and Community Engagement is collaborating with the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board to provide graduate students with hands-on experience while generating crucial workforce data and insights for Southwest Virginia's economic development.
Date: Jan 09, 2025 - -
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Community partnerships help Roanoke-based counselor education program bridge mental health care gaps , articleMaster’s degree students at the Virginia Tech Roanoke Center increase the region’s access to mental health services while also getting a “heavy dose of reality” through experiences with at-risk youth, underserved communities, and local schools.
Date: Nov 27, 2024 - -
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Everyday Ut Prosim: How Ph.D. student and economic development specialist Elli Travis serves , articleWith food, music, and a passion for volunteering, Travis is leading the charge to revitalize downtown Christiansburg through the Rockin’ Food Truck Rodeo.
Date: Oct 10, 2024 - -
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Lifelong Learning Institute offers retired faculty new purpose and passion , articleThe member-driven volunteer organization for curious adults 50 and older is celebrating 10 years this fall with nearly 60 courses, field trips, lectures, and special events.
Date: Sep 06, 2024 - -
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For 20 years, School Leaders Institute has helped shape the future of education in Virginia , articleThe Virginia Tech Roanoke Center program has developed a robust pipeline of skilled school administrators from more than three-quarters of school divisions across the commonwealth.
Date: Aug 23, 2024 -
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