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Experts available: Government shutdown stalemate ends, flights delayed, SNAP benefits, yams vs sweet potatoes, 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: Nov 11, 2025 - -
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University leads major multi-institution effort to rethink how to protect against drone threats , articleResearchers are developing passive, cost-effective strategies — combining structural hardening, environmental design, and decision-making tools — to protect civilians, soldiers, and critical infrastructure from the growing threat of weaponized drones.
Date: Nov 06, 2025 - -
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Experts available: VA elections, Halloween, Daylight Saving, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news including the Virginia elections on Nov. 4, Halloween, Daylight Saving, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Oct 28, 2025 - -
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Expert shares insight into history of White House renovations , articleU.S. presidents have led significant renovations to the White House over the years., from a swimming pool and basketball court to the addition of the West Wing and an entire third floor.
Date: Oct 23, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Israel, Hamas exchange hostages, government shutdown, campaign ads, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including the government shutdown, exchange of hostages between Israel and Hamas, political ads, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Oct 13, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Federal government shutdown, Israel-Hamas negotiations, National Guard, World Mental Health Day, more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss the ongoing federal government shutdown, the expected negotiations between Israel and Hamas, President Trump's deployment of the National Guard, World Mental Health Day, the rebranding of MSNBC, public transit research and more.
Date: Oct 06, 2025 - -
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Laura Zanotti named chair of the Department of Political Science , articleFrom U.N. peacekeeping missions to groundbreaking research on quantum entanglement in international relations, Zanotti’s career has spanned continents and disciplines.
Date: Sep 12, 2025 - -
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Cadets honored with flag detail at Vanderbilt game , articleFirst-year cadets Nyla Williamson, John French, and Akaela Quarles received the flags at Saturday’s football game against Vanderbilt.
Date: Sep 05, 2025 - -
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Cadet honored with flag detail at South Carolina game , articleCadet Aden Cupka traveled to Atlanta with the Hokies to receive the flag at Sunday’s football game against South Carolina.
Date: Aug 29, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Ukraine, Russia White House talks, Hurricane Erin, back-to-school stress, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including Ukraine, Russia White House talks, National Guard in D.C., Hurricane Erin, back-to-school and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Aug 18, 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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Hokies on the Hill brings the Capitol Hill experience home , articleThe Hokies on the Hill experiential learning program in Washington lets students experience the inner workings of government. Two students in the most recent cohort said they saw Capitol Hill in a way they had never seen, despite growing up in the D.C. area.
Date: Jul 10, 2025 - -
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Diplomacy Lab gives students a voice in U.S. foreign affairs , articleIn addition to expanding the State Department's research base, the program allows students to contribute to the policymaking process. Key findings could become official U.S. foreign policy.
Date: Jun 25, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech expert explains U.S.-Iran attacks , articleOn Sunday, United States military forces bombed two nuclear facilities in Iran, inserting the country into the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.
Date: Jun 23, 2025 - -
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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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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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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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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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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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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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