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Dan Dougherty’s Liberal Arts and Human Sciences education helped shape a global career , articleDougherty graduated in 1996 with bachelor's degree in communication and political science in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. He moved from Blacksburg to boardrooms as an exectuive with John Deere, and he credits the university’s transdisciplinary approach and experiential learning opportunities as laying the foundation for his career.
Date: Apr 23, 2024 -
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Experts available to discuss 2024 U.S. Presidential raceVirginia Tech has experts available to speak on topics surrounding the 2024 November Presidential election including the campaigns, issues such as abortion and climate changes, campaign finance, disinformation, election security, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 -
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Experts available: Trump trial opening statements, TikTok bill, SCOTUS homeless case, avian flu, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week on the Trump trial, House Speaker debate, avian flu, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 -
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Historic trial of former President Trump helps and hurts his campaign, experts explain , articleFormer President Donald Trump's legal entanglements as he campaigns for reelection have reached the highest level of stakes yet with jury selection completed in his New York state criminal trial. Virginia Tech experts Karen Hult and Cayce Myers explain why this trial carries such historical significance, and how it simultaneously strengthens and damages President Trump’s reelection efforts.
Date: Apr 19, 2024 -
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Experts available: Trump on trial, Iran attack on Israel, tax deadline, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week to discuss Donald Trump's historic trial, Iran's attack on Israel, tax deadline tips, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Apr 15, 2024 -
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English major elected to National Humanities Center Leadership Council , articlePutting pen to paper for the humanities, Virginia Tech junior Julie Deacon joins the prestigious National Humanities Center Leadership Council. Delving into the ethical dimensions of journalism in war zones, Deacon's research blends her passion for writing with the enduring relevance of the humanities.
Date: Apr 11, 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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'Hidden in Plain Sight' exhibit shines a light on the history of slavery in Charleston , articleThe exhibit on the second floor of Newman Library examines themes in the memorialization and representations of slavery in the South Carolina city's public spaces including Southern charm and nostalgia, Southern charm and violence, and enslaved narratives.
Date: Mar 25, 2024 -
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Experts available: March Madness, TikTok ban impact, economics of birth control, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available to discuss how women’s college basketball has leveled the March Madness playing field, a potential TikTok ban in the U.S., the economics of birth control and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Mar 18, 2024 -
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Empowering each other: Female researchers share hard-won lessons on navigating fieldwork abroad , articleIn recognition of Women's Month, five experienced researchers will share insights on navigating personal safety and cultural challenges while conducting research abroad and will offer practical wisdom to help women feel more prepared and confident when undertaking research in unfamiliar environments.
Date: Mar 14, 2024 -
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Experts available: Biden vs. Trump, Kate Middleton photo controversy, Women's History Month, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news., including the presidential race, Ramadan beginning while the Israel-Hamas war continues, Kate Middleton apologizing for posting an edited photo, and Women's History Month. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Mar 11, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech students, public invited to Swiss Embassy program for female leaders , articleVirginia Tech in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland will host a program March 16 in honor of Women's History Month. It will discuss gender in politics and provide a pathway to participation for future women leaders.
Date: Mar 11, 2024 -
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Women leaders who have broken down barriers: Global politics expert reflects on Women’s History Month , articleWomen’s History Month recognizes the achievements of women throughout the world, regardless of national, political, ethnic, economic or cultural divisions. Virginia Tech political science expert Farida Jalalzai reflects on world leaders who are women, and how in recent years they’ve broken down barriers and expanded understandings of the roles of women in governance.
Date: Mar 11, 2024 -
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Student Affairs honors recipients at February Aspire! Award Celebration , articleMeet the six recipients of the Aspire! Awards.
Date: Mar 05, 2024 -
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Experts available: Freedom of speech, West Coast winter storms, tax preparation, AI and fake news, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, such as the U.S. Supreme Court cases concerning the First Amendment, Super Tuesday, RNC chair ouster, government shutdown, West Coast winter storms, AI and fake news, AI and travel, and more.
Date: Feb 26, 2024 -
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Political expert on what the GOP South Carolina primary means for Nikki Haley, Donald Trump , articleThe Republican race for a candidate to take on President Joe Biden in November’s election continues to be a two-person show, with Saturday’s South Carolina primary the latest stage. Virginia Tech political expert Caitlin Jewitt answers questions about the shape of the race through the South Carolina primary, the Super Tuesday contest on March 5, and beyond.
Date: Feb 22, 2024 -
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President’s address spotlights how study abroad helps Hokies broaden their horizons , articleDuring the State of the University address, President Tim Sands’ interview two students at the Steger Center for International Scholarship in Switzerland offered a glimpse into the powerful effect of study abroad.
Date: Feb 09, 2024 -
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2024 headlines in the news - Virginia Tech experts available , articleLooking ahead to 2024 headlines in the news, Virginia Tech has the following experts available for interviews to help with your reporting. Please let us know if you’re interested in connecting with any of them. Thanks for your consideration!
Date: Jan 24, 2024 -
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Experts available: GOP presidential nomination, abortion rights, digital privacy & wellness, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Jan 22, 2024 -
Video ItemInside the Hokies on the Hill Program in Washington, D.C. , video
Three students share how their experience in Virginia Tech's renowned Hokies on the Hill Undergraduate Internship Program has changed their worldview and helped them grow. The program provides students with the opportunity to work on Capitol Hill, learn firsthand about Congress and politics, and gain real-world experience in the nation's capital, all while earning credit for a full-time course load.
Date: Jan 19, 2024
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