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Virginia Tech’s sustainability efforts earn global recognition , articleTimes Higher Education released its 2023 Impact rankings for sustainability and Virginia Tech again earned a top-100 global ranking. The university's emphasis on eliminating hunger and food waste, sustainability research, and policies and procedures to help it become carbon neutral by 2030 all played a part in the strong showing
Date: Jun 01, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors to meet June 5-6 , articleDuring the two-day meeting, board members will consider resolutions on the demolition of Randolph Hall and part of Hancock Hall, planning authorization for the proposed Student Life Village, 2023-24 compensation plans, and the 2023-24 university and operating and capital budgets. All meetings will be held in Blacksburg.
Date: May 25, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech partners with Micron Technology Inc., National Science Foundation, and 10 other universities to develop semiconductor talent in U.S. and Japan , articleVirginia Tech is a founding member of an 11-university network spanning the U.S. and Japan that has partnered with Micron Technology Inc. and the U.S. National Science Foundation to cultivate a more diverse and robust talent pipeline for the semiconductor workforce.
Date: May 22, 2023 -
Video ItemPotomac Yard metro station opens outside Innovation Campus , video
On May 19, Virginia Tech celebrated the opening of the Potomac Yard-VT Metro Station, alongside Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the City of Alexandria, and residents of the Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia communities. The Potomac Yard-VT station – located on the blue and yellow lines between the National Airport and Braddock Road stations – will connect faculty, staff, and students from the Innovation Campus with industry, government, and Virginia Tech locations in the region.
Date: May 22, 2023 -
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From President Tim Sands: Employee Appreciation and Hokie Wellness Fair on May 17 , articleThe fair is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lane Stadium.
Date: May 15, 2023 -
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Nikki Giovanni receives Ut Prosim Scholar Award , articleGiovanni, who retired from the university in 2022 after 35 years as a professor in the Department of English, is the fifth recipient of the award.
Date: May 12, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech will honor four alumni at commencement , articleHokie Nation will recognize the outstanding alumni for their service to the university and their communities during commencement on Friday, May 12.
Date: May 11, 2023 -
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Denim Day offers another step toward change at Virginia Tech , articleAn international event focused on sexual violence prevention and education, Denim Day was recognized at Virginia Tech through student voices, in partnership with Hokie Wellness, the Women’s Center at Virginia Tech, and other groups.
Date: May 09, 2023 -
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2023 Faculty and Staff AwardsThe university congratulates faculty and staff members for their contributions in a number of categories, from advising students to championing outreach and research.
Date: May 09, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech to honor more than 7,000 graduates during spring commencement ceremonies , articleVirginia Tech will hold in-person commencement ceremonies at Lane Stadium starting Wednesday and running through Sunday, and more than 7,000 students will be graduating, including nearly 4,000 with honors.
Date: May 05, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech’s Robert J. Bodnar and Shuhai Xiao elected to the National Academy of Sciences , articleBodnar, University Distinguished Professor of Geochemistry, and Xiao, a renowned paleobiologist and geobiologist, are among 120 new members and 23 international associates recognized for their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
Date: May 03, 2023 -
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Search committee for vice president for information technology and chief information officer announced , articleA national search has been launched to recruit the next vice president for information technology and chief information officer at Virginia Tech.
Date: May 02, 2023 -
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A message from President Tim Sands at the close of the spring semester , articleThis academic year has been pivotal as we define and focus our goals to support our aspirations to become a top-100 global research university and to make the full Hokie experience more accessible and affordable for students.
Date: May 02, 2023 -
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Amazon-Virginia Tech Initiative showcases innovative approaches to robust and efficient machine learning , articleVirginia Tech and Amazon gathered for a Machine Learning Day held at the Virginia Tech Research Center — Arlington on April 25 to celebrate and further solidify their collaborative Amazon–Virginia Tech Initiative for Efficient and Robust Machine Learning.
Date: May 02, 2023 -
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Information privacy panel discussion promotes research, safety measures , articleAn information privacy panel discussion was co-hosted Virginia Tech President Tim Sands and France Bélanger, University Distinguished Professor in the Pamplin College of Business, that focused on the university's research on information privacy and the importance of an individual knowing safeguards and how to use them
Date: Apr 27, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech graduate programs rated among the best nationally , articleU.S. News & World Report released its 2023 Best Graduate Schools and both the Pamplin College of Business’ Evening MBA program and several programs within the College of Engineering received top marks.
Date: Apr 25, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors sets tuition and fee rates for the 2023-24 academic year , articleOn Friday, the board unanimously approved tuition and fee rates for the 2023-24 academic year.
Date: Apr 21, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech to host event on information privacy , articleA panel discussion on digital privacy, co-hosted by President Tim Sands and University Distinguished Professor France Bélanger, takes place April 27 and is open to students, faculty, and staff. It will examine the importance of privacy measures and features a faculty discussion on the privacy marketplace, social media privacy, and popular technologies used by students.
Date: Apr 21, 2023 -
Video ItemSharing misconceptions of sexual violence ahead of International Denim Day , video
Content warning: mention of sexual violence. Hear from Paige Bik, Associate Director of Prevention at the Women's Center at Virginia Tech, Chelsea Cleary, Sexual Violence Prevention Specialist with Hokie Wellness, and students across campus as they debunk common misconceptions surrounding sexual violence and share what consent means in advance of Denim Day on April 26. Denim Day is an international effort to spread awareness of sexual violence prevention. The Sexual Violence Culture and Climate Work Group (SVCC) was established by President Tim Sands to advance the university’s commitment to end sexual violence and enhance preventative programming at Virginia Tech. For information about resources available for survivors, please visit safe.vt.edu.
Date: Apr 20, 2023 -
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Charlie Phlegar promoted to senior vice president for advancement , articlePhlegar, who has worked to grow a culture of philanthropy and engagement throughout Hokie Nation while leading Virginia Tech’s efforts in fundraising, alumni relations, and communications and marketing since mid-2015, has been promoted to senior vice president for advancement by university President Tim Sands.
Date: Apr 20, 2023
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