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One Hokie, many roles , articleEnglish and philosophy double major Cate Langhorn is redefining what it means to be an English major at Virginia Tech through leadership, mentorship, and interdisciplinary research that embodies Ut Prosim.
Date: Apr 16, 2026 - -
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These alumni excel in their professions, communities, and university support , articleThe College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences will honor its outstanding alumni during a ceremony on April 17.
Date: Apr 14, 2026 - -
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Five faculty members named AAAS Fellows , articleThe new fellows are among nearly 500 scientists, engineers, and innovators who have been recognized for their scientific and socially distinguished achievements by one of the world’s largest general scientific societies and publisher of the Science family of journals.
Date: Mar 26, 2026 - -
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A leap into the unknown , articleFormer Virginia Tech All-American diver Kaylea Arnett '16 is competing internationally as a high diver, plunging into various bodies of water from platforms as high as 70 feet in the air — and loving it.
Date: Jan 20, 2026 - -
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David H. Kellogg Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics , videoThe David H. Kellogg Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics is a hub for cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and research-centered teaching in the humanities and social sciences. Electrical engineering graduate David H. Kellogg '82 recently committed a $16 million estate gift to endow the research center that he helped launch with initial support.
Date: Jan 07, 2026 - -
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James Klagge honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 40 years, Klagge made significant research contributions to the study of the history of early analytic philosophy.
Date: Jan 06, 2026 - -
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A powerful, interdisciplinary lens to view problems , articleFueled by the support of alumnus David H. Kellogg ’82, who recently made a $16 million gift commitment to endow the David H. Kellogg Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, Virginia Tech has become a national leader in the field, with sizable growth in the number of students who have majored or minored in what is widely known as PPE.
Date: Jan 06, 2026 - -
Video ItemDavid H. Kellogg Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics , video
The David H. Kellogg Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics is a hub for cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and research-centered teaching in the humanities and social sciences. Electrical engineering graduate David H. Kellogg '82 recently committed a $16 million estate gift to endow the research center that he helped launch with initial support.
Date: Dec 15, 2025 - -
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Scholars shape global conversations on fairness, ethics, governance , articleFour researchers are part of a lineup of more than 250 academic professionals who will speak about their work in philosophy, politics, and economics in London.
Date: Jul 15, 2025 - -
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College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences to celebrate outstanding alumni , articleDuring the April 25 event, the college will recognize alumni from each school and department with Distinguished Alumni or Rising Star awards. Three alumni will be inducted into the college’s Hall of Honor.
Date: Apr 22, 2025 - -
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Problem-solving cells called pericytes could inspire a new species of supercomputer , articleA group of engineering and philosophy researchers are looking to the cells’ little-known clustering behavior for computing inspiration.
Date: Apr 04, 2025 - -
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Humanities program sparks creativity, curiosity for middle schoolers , articleThirty middle schoolers from across the New River and Roanoke valleys are enrolled in a Saturday humanities program at Virginia Tech studying linguistics, literature, creative fantasy writing, philosophy, and theatre courses.
Date: Feb 27, 2025 - -
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Ethics Bowl team takes its prowess for arguing civilly to the national stage , articleThe team's six student members will compete in the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl National Competition Feb. 22-23 in Norfolk, where they will face off against the country’s best teams.
Date: Feb 14, 2025 - -
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Class of 2024: Cadet Bray Sehnert puts leadership practice into place , articleSehnert will commission into the U.S. Marine Corps on Dec. 20.
Date: Dec 12, 2024 - -
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Virginia Tech Humanities Week focuses on 'Debating Democracy' , articleThe week highlights the essential work happening in the humanities at Virginia Tech and around the world. Members of the public and the Virginia Tech community are invited to attend panel discussions, lectures, and other activities that start Oct. 14.
Date: Oct 07, 2024 - -
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In memoriam: Alex Stubberfield, alumnus and former instructor , articleDuring his time as a Hokie, Stubberfield was a graduate teaching assistant, an instructor, and an adjunct professor in the departments of political science and philosophy.
Date: Mar 25, 2024 - -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Daniel Hoek talks about righting a wrong understanding of Newton's law , articleHoek talks about the recent discovery he made related to Newton's first law of motion, how he became intrigued by the law, the puzzles surrounding it, as well as the misconception that objects with no forces acting on them exist and how Newton's own account contradicts this.
Date: Mar 11, 2024 - -
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Philosophy meets physics: Philosopher uncovers hidden truth about Newton's 300-year old law , articleVirginia Tech philosopher Dan Hoek has shared his discovery with educators and media outlets around the world, including an interview with Scientific American.
Date: Nov 07, 2023 - -
Video ItemLost in Translation...for 300 years: Virginia Tech Philosopher Reinterprets Newton's First Law , video
In a major discovery, philosopher Dan Hoek reveals that Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion has been misinterpreted for over three centuries. The accurate Latin wording of the law is "a body at rest remains at rest, and a body in motion remains in motion, except insofar as it is acted on by external forces," challenging a fundamental concept in physics. Learn how Hoek made the discovery and its implications for physics and society.
Date: Oct 23, 2023 - -
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Unlocking the power of the humanities: Virginia Tech Humanities Week returns Oct. 22-27 , articleFrom artificial intelligence to prison reform, Humanities Week sessions will explore critical issues and topics facing society.
Date: Oct 17, 2023 -
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