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Category: impact House votes to pass Trump-endorsed tax bill, political expert discusses , articleA bill advancing tax cuts and border security measures, endorsed by President Donald Trump, passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a single vote after an all-night session. Political scientist Karen Hult can discuss the significance of the bill’s progress and possible consequences of the bill’s content.
Date: May 22, 2025 - -
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Category: impact Expert: First 100 days of second Trump term marked by fast-paced orders, growing polarization , articleThe first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term were highlight by fast-paced executive actions, deepening political polarization, and mixed public reaction, says Virginia Tech political scientist Karen Hult.
Date: Apr 29, 2025 - -
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Category: academics Class of 2025: Samantha Boyer delays her diploma to push her limits in Tajikistan , articleBoyer will study Persian through the U.S. State Department’s highly competitive Critical Language Scholarship, aiming to become an expert on a region she believes needs more informed American perspectives.
Date: Apr 29, 2025 - -
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Category: impact 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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Category: impact Virginia Tech economists weigh in on tariff impacts , articleGlobal stock markets are volatile as a result of President Donald Trump’s widespread tariff announcements. The big question now: Is the United States headed for a recession? The short answer from Virginia Tech economists and policy experts Jadrian Wooten, David Bieri, and Dimitris Tsarouhas is no, not yet, but we’re getting close. They break down the warning signs, how trade policy could tip the balance, and what it means for jobs, consumers, and the broader economy.
Date: Apr 09, 2025 - -
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Category: impact Experts available: Trump third term, tariffs & automakers, TikTok ban deadline, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news including the potential of a third term for Donald Trump, tariffs, the TikTok ban deadline, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Mar 31, 2025 - -
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Category: impact Experts explain Signal, cybersecurity, and how a journalist was sent high-level military intelligence , articleA journalist was inadvertently added to a group chat on the encrypted app Signal between high-level U.S government officials planning a military operation. Virginia Tech cybersecurity and social platform experts France Bélanger, Aaron Brantly, Jimmy Ivory and Anthony Vance explain what Signal is, how it works, and how such a breach of national security could happen.
Date: Mar 25, 2025 - -
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Category: impact Experts offer insight on U.S.-Ukraine deal, European relations , articleFrom the U.S. halting military support to Ukraine to America’s role in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, two experts on international relations at Virginia Tech share their insights on the country’s handling of foreign affairs.
Date: Mar 05, 2025 - -
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Category: impact Experts analyzes Trump’s address to Congress , articlePresident Donald Trump’s first address to Congress during his second term broke a record for length as he celebrated his administration’s swift actions during its first six weeks. Virginia Tech political communications expert Cayce Myers and political scientist Karen Hult share their analyses of the significance of the president’s speech and the Democratic Party’s response.
Date: Mar 05, 2025 - -
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Category: impact Q&A: Experts break down potential tariff impacts , articleTwo Virginia Tech professors explain tariffs, break down arguments for and against them, and discuss how they may impact consumers, markets, and other nations.
Date: Feb 04, 2025 - -
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Category: impact The precedents for Trump’s and Biden’s use of pardon power, expert discusses , articleThe 24 hours between the end of former President Joe Biden’s administration and the start of President Donald Trump’s second term saw unusual uses of a president’s constitutional power to pardon. Virginia Tech political expert Karen Hult discussed historical precedents for these pardons and what effects they could have on the partisan and governing landscape.
Date: Jan 21, 2025 - -
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Category: academics Ilja A. Luciak honored with emeritus status , articleLuciak served as principal investigator on grants researching gender and politics, civil war, and post-conflict peacemaking in Central and Latin America.
Date: Jan 13, 2025 - -
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Category: academics Clair Apodaca honored with emerita status , articleApodaca made significant contributions to the understanding of global governance through her work.
Date: Jan 13, 2025 - -
Video ItemCategory: impact Finals Week Comfort: How a Care Package Can Help Freshmen Succeed , video
Finals week can be stressful for freshmen. The first year experience course, Introduction to International Studies and Political Science, ends its semester by hosting an Exam Care Package Day for their students. These care package can improve focus, energy, and overall well-being, making it easier to succeed during finals. Students can pack their bags with snacks, fruits, drinks and stress relief toys to help get them through the final stretch of their first semester. There's also games to help unwind, and opportunities to meet with professors to go over some challenges they may face as the semester comes to a close.
Date: Dec 13, 2024 - -
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Category: research Insights from the intersection of research and English , articleHailey Richards, an English and political science major, is a research assistant on a team examining transcripts and analyzing the experiences of patients who have received blood from people vaccinated from COVID-19.
Date: Dec 12, 2024 - -
Video ItemCategory: research Virginia Tech leads conference on European-United States policy and relations in Washington, D.C. , video
Virginia Tech highlighted its leadership in transatlantic policy and educational diplomacy during a conference in Washington, D.C. The event featured faculty expertise, student participation, and a focus on global challenges, showcasing the university’s commitment to fostering international collaboration, advancing policy solutions, and preparing the next generation of leaders in a global context. Attendees from several European nations as well as public universities in the United States attended the conference at the Delegation of the European Union embassy.
Date: Dec 09, 2024 - -
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Category: academics Educational diplomacy: Virginia Tech showcases transatlantic policy expertise in the nation's capital , articleThe Washington, D.C., conference drew embassy staff, political and think tank representatives, academic experts, and students to discuss the future of European Union and U.S. relations.
Date: Dec 09, 2024 - -
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Category: impact Election experts available: Last day of campaigning, election day & results, security, misinformation, and more , articleTomorrow is Election Day. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are making their final pitches for president today in battleground states that could determine who wins the presidency. Polls show the race is tight and within the margin of error but that’s not the only race like that. House and Senate seats are on the line. And it could be Friday before we know who won these races, including the job of Commander in Chief. Virginia Tech has a number of political experts who can offer insights pre and post-election.
Date: Nov 04, 2024 - -
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Category: impact Experts available: Presidential race polls & disinformation, Hamas leader killed, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including the presidential polls and warnings of disinformation, the killing of Hamas' leader, and a variety of Halloween topics. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Oct 21, 2024 - -
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Virginia Tech Global Distinction 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Farida Jalalzai talks about female leaders of nations and the U.S. presidency , articleJalalzai talked about the state of female leadership globally with a focus on the United States.
Date: Oct 14, 2024 -
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