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Trump’s mug shot expression was a calculated move for his presidential campaign strategy, says experts , articleFor the first time in United States history, a former president has their mug shot taken and released to the public in connection to criminal charges. Virginia Tech political science and public relations experts alike, believe there was a calculated effort by former president Trump and his team in regards to how he should look in the mug shot.
Date: Aug 25, 2023 -
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Political expert on Mike Pence’s historic presidential run , articleVirginia Tech political expert Karen Hult discusses the official launch of Mike Pence's historic campaign for president.
Date: Jun 06, 2023 -
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Global affairs experts discuss the political stakes in Sudan , articleThe worsening power struggle in Sudan has led to fighting in the streets of the capital city of Khartoum and the evacuation of the United States Embassy. Virginia Tech global affairs experts Ariel Ahram and Yannis Stivachtis discuss the history behind the Sudan crisis and what the stakes are for other nations.
Date: May 11, 2023 -
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Class of 2023: Salwa Balla's family history inspired her passion for public diplomacy and foreign affairs , articleBalla, who will graduate with degrees in national security and foreign affairs and international public policy, hopes her education and experiences will lead her to a career focused on public diplomacy and potentially a job at the U.S. Department of State.
Date: May 09, 2023 -
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Engineering and political science students collaborate on real-world water issues , articleCivil and environmental engineering students and political science students came together to brainstorm ways to help communities overcome challenges to provide clean and accessible water to residents.
Date: May 05, 2023 -
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Class of 2023: Jumping out of planes teaches Army veteran to conquer the fear of being a nontraditional student , articleAs a combat veteran, Jeff Parks was never your average undergraduate — but his service and his studies in the Department of Political Science taught him he can do hard things.
Date: May 03, 2023 -
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Hokies on the Hill program aids student's journey toward a career in politics , articleChrista Potgieter has already had a career as a musician and performer, but the Hokies on the Hill program in Washington, D.C., helped her find her next calling in life.
Date: May 01, 2023 -
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A voice for Native Americans: Alumnus appointed Arizona's director of tribal affairs , articleJason Chavez, who was a member of Native at VT and led the campaign for the university to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day, will serve as a liaison to Arizona’s 22 Native tribes and nations.
Date: Apr 17, 2023 -
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As Black male students struggle nationwide, a Virginia Tech program works to get them to graduation , articleThe upcoming Uplifting Black Men Conference is just one way the organization BMEN keeps Black male undergrads academically and professionally on track.
Date: Feb 10, 2023 -
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Lifelong educator and Virginia Tech professor to deliver 2022 fall commencement address , articleProfessor Edward Weisband has completed 55 years in public education and has taught thousands of Virginia Tech students. He will speak at the university's commencement ceremony, which begins at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 16.
Date: Dec 01, 2022 -
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Rosanna Breaux named Jerry L. Hulick Faculty Fellow for Special Needs, Disabilities, and Inclusion , articleRosanna Breaux, assistant professor of psychology, has been named the Jerry L. Hulick Faculty Fellow for Special Needs, Disabilities, and Inclusion by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Nov 17, 2022 -
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A Women’s Center mentoring program helps girls through a rough spot: middle school , articleVirginia Tech undergrads who volunteer with the long-running AWARE program trek weekly to Blacksburg Middle School for big-sister conversations about the challenges of growing up.
Date: Aug 17, 2022 -
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Alumni lead the way in Colorado’s conservation efforts , articleCarmen Farmer and John Peters have dedicated their careers to protecting land, water, and wildlife from commercial and residential development. They currently work for a nonprofit organization in Colorado that has placed more than 650,000 acres into easements, ensuring that the land will be protected in perpetuity.
Date: Aug 03, 2022 -
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Better by design: School of Public and International Affairs transfer will synergize programs , articleThe transfer of the School of Public and International Affairs to the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences will enhance the university’s strengths in national security, public policy, cybersecurity, environmental and climate justice, foreign affairs, and urban planning.
Date: Jul 05, 2022 -
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Experts in political science, media provide context for Jan. 6 hearings , articleTwo Virginia Tech professors say the upcoming proceedings of the House committee investigating the January 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol are shaping up to include moments of import as well as moments of performance.
Date: Jun 09, 2022 -
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Expert takeaways from this week's GOP primaries , article
Virginia Tech political science expert Karen Hult highlights a few takeaways from this week’s Republican primaries.
Date: May 26, 2022 -
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Part of the history: A student perspective on Virginia Tech's 150th anniversary , article“When you become a Hokie, you become part of the history of the university, and that history belongs to you,” writes junior Miles Abernethy.
Date: May 11, 2022 -
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Class of 2022: Marine Corps veteran Charles Mitchem plans a career around serving other vets , articleBefore transferring to Virginia Tech, Mitchem spent six years serving in four countries as a Marine. The leadership and diligence he learned along the way are what helped the political science major succeed.
Date: May 06, 2022 -
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Anna Buhle, Jamal Ross selected to represent students on Virginia Tech Board of Visitors , articleTheir strong academic backgrounds, leadership skills, and experiences beyond the classroom make them ideal fits on the board, where they will serve during the 2022-23 academic year.
Date: May 03, 2022 -
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Love, sex, and robots: Doctoral candidate Sara Wenger receives prestigious fellowship for work on the ethics of humanoid robots , articleWenger received an Andrew W. Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Completion Fellowship for her work, which combines gender and sexuality studies with the study of science, technology, and society in an examination of the controversial issue of humanoid sex robots.
Date: Apr 27, 2022
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