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Video ItemMore than a scholarship: First-generation Hokies form everlasting bond , video
Julie Byrd '95 and Rabihah Waheed, separated by nearly 30 years, have forged a connection through Virginia Tech's Beyond Boundaries Scholars program. Byrd mentors Waheed, a current student, showcasing how their shared experience and the program’s support bridge generational gaps and enrich both of their lives.
Date: Aug 28, 2024 -
Article ItemCelebrity endorsements expand candidates’ reach, expert explains how , article
With many celebrities endorsing Kamala Harris or boosting the Donald Trump campaign, Virginia Tech communication professor Megan Duncan discusses the advantages the support of celebrities can provide to political candidates.
Date: Aug 21, 2024 -
Article Item'Curious Conversations' podcast: Karen Hult talks about the evolution of political polling , article
Hult chatted about the history and evolution of polling, methods used in modern polling, and how politicians and the average person can interpret poll results.
Date: Aug 19, 2024 -
Article ItemExpert shares what prisoner exchange means for U.S., Russia, Ukraine war , article
The surprising news that Russia has released two well-known American detainees, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and ex-United States Marine Paul Whelan, has proved to be part of a larger exchange involving at least 24 prisoners and seven countries, the largest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War. Virginia Tech political scientist and foreign policy expert Paul Avey answered questions about the importance of the prisoner exchange.
Date: Aug 01, 2024 -
Article ItemBiden bows out of the presidential election: Experts evaluate precedence, consequences , article
President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign and pass the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris has almost no precedent in American history. Virginia Tech political scientists Karen Hult, Caitlin Jewitt, and Nick Goedert have shared perspectives on this watershed development, discussing its place in history, possible effects on the Democratic National Convention, and effects on campaigns and governance.
Date: Jul 22, 2024 -
Article ItemExperts discuss what Trump’s RNC speech achieved , article
Former President Donald Trump ended the Republican National Convention with a speech touted as signal of unity for the party and the country. Political scientist Karen Hult and media and public relations expert Cayce Myers provide their analyses of the ways Trump achieved that goal, the ways he fell short, and what strategies could be employed by Republicans and Democrats going forward in the general election.
Date: Jul 19, 2024 -
Article ItemTrump’s selection of J.D. Vance is all about strategy, says expert , article
The selection of J.D. Vance as former president Donald Trump’s Republican running mate was a strategic move to help deliver votes in key battleground states, says a Virginia Tech political expert.
Date: Jul 15, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech researchers receive Fulbright Scholar Awards , article
The focus of the Fulbright research projects seek to improve global transportation safety, environmental policy, and climate change.
Date: Jul 02, 2024 -
Article ItemExperts available: Trump immunity ruling, Olympics, 4th of July, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including the Supreme Court's ruling in Trump's immunity case, the Olympics, and Fourth of July. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Jul 01, 2024 -
Article ItemJune 2024 Biden-Trump presidential debate: Experts give nine takeaways , article
During their first 2024 debate, incumbent President Joe Biden did nothing to allay concerns about his age and health, while former President Donald Trump ducked issues to focus on personal attacks and grievances, according to the analyses provided by Virginia Tech experts. Political scientist Karen Hult and media and communications expert Cayce Myers shared their assessment of the debate’s content and impact.
Date: Jun 28, 2024 -
Article ItemThe first 2024 presidential debate: Experts share what’s important to know , article
Incumbent President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will go head-to-head June 27, 2024, on CNN in the first of two presidential debates scheduled prior to the November election. Virginia Tech political science expert Karen Hult and communications media expert Cayce Myers delve into what’s expected and unexpected as these embattled political figures face off.
Date: Jun 24, 2024 -
Article ItemExperts available: Trump trial wrapping up, Baltimore bridge demolition, Memorial Day preps, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including former president Trump's hush money trial, the demolition of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, Memorial Day, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: May 20, 2024 -
Article ItemCollege of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences faculty, staff receive awards for excellence , article
The College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences recognized faculty and staff award recipients at an April ceremony.
Date: May 09, 2024 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: Jillian Sasso turns a passion for history into a career path , article
Sasso's experience at Virginia Tech changed for the better when she decided to pursue her childhood passion - history.
Date: May 06, 2024 -
Article ItemDan Dougherty’s Liberal Arts and Human Sciences education helped shape a global career , article
Dougherty 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 -
General ItemExperts available to discuss 2024 U.S. Presidential race
Virginia 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 -
Article ItemExperts available: Trump trial opening statements, TikTok bill, SCOTUS homeless case, avian flu, and more , article
The 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 -
Article ItemHistoric trial of former President Trump helps and hurts his campaign, experts explain , article
Former 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 -
Article ItemExperts 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 -
Article ItemEnglish major elected to National Humanities Center Leadership Council , article
Putting 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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