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Video ItemHigh school students compete in Engineering Olympics at Virginia Tech's Pathways Camp , video
This year at the Pathways Camp, hosted by the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity, high school students participated in their own "Summer Engineering Olympics" where teams of students worked together to create models that competed against each other in each activity. Competitions included: filtration, paper airplanes, catapults, wind turbines, bridges, rubber duck rafts, and lego chariots. The winners were concluded based upon build quality, performance, and how well they followed the rules. Thumbnail by Peter Means.
Date: Jul 12, 2024 -
Video ItemK-12 students build cameras from scratch at Virginia Tech's Imagination Camp , video
This year at Virginia Tech's Imagination Camp, K-12 students learn to solder and create digital cameras from scratch. During the week-long camp, hosted by the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity, the students work together to assemble and troubleshoot until they have a finished, functional product to take home with them at the end of camp.
Date: Jul 08, 2024 -
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Another record high: Virginia Tech receives more than 47,000 applications for first-year admissions , articleThe number of first-year applications for fall 2023 admission surpassed the previous year by 4.4 percent.
Date: Jan 26, 2023 -
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CNRE’s Advising Center: A one-stop shop for recruitment, advising, and employment , articleThe College of Natural Resources and Environment’s 8-year-old Advising Center is making a significant impact in setting students up for success in college and future careers.
Date: Oct 03, 2022 -
General ItemUndergraduate Admissions invites employees and alumni to assist with reading application essays
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions seeks university faculty and staff to help read the Ut Prosim Profile Essays submitted by applicants. Last year, the university received more than 43,000 applications for admission.
Date: Sep 01, 2022 -
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Spring admissions events draw close to 20,000 visitors , articleVirginia Tech remains a sought-after destination for higher education as Office of Undergraduate Admissions spring events attract thousands of prospective and admitted students to Blacksburg.
Date: Apr 28, 2022 -
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A new record high: Virginia Tech receives more than 45,000 applications for first-year admission , articleThe recent surge in applications is attributed to the successful removal of barriers that discouraged applicants from underrepresented and underserved populations.
Date: Jan 26, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech one of 15 winning institutions for grant challenge to strengthen workforce learning, academic experiences , articleThe university’s winning proposal focuses on expanding the university’s Presidential Scholars scholarship and student support program to reach more students from low-income households.
Date: Jan 25, 2022 -
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College Access Collaborative teams up with NASCAR to Ignite the Spark , articleMore than 100 prospective students took part in a day full of career exploration and activities that included professional headshots, a career panel and mock career fair, driving simulation, pit crew challenges, and interactive workshops.
Date: Dec 14, 2021 -
Video ItemHigh School students enjoy Ignite the Spark at Nascar Hall of Fame , video
Charlotte, Roanoke, and Martinsville area high school students join Virginia Tech's College Access Collaborative along with current students, faculty and alumni for an exciting, enlightening day at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in downtown Charlotte. The event included engaging activities and exposure to diverse professionals and NASCAR team members who shared their exciting career paths. Students learned about the science behind racing, got a feel for race-day action by “driving” the racing simulator and competed in the Pit Crew Challenge.
Date: Nov 19, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech takes part in National Transfer Student Week celebration , articleThis fall, 958 new transfer students enrolled and became part of the Virginia Tech student body.
Date: Oct 15, 2021 -
Video ItemHutton Program brings budding marine biologists to campus , video
The Hutton Program, a pilot program partnering with the College of Natural Resources and Environment and the American Fisheries Society, is enlightening high-school students about career opportunities in fisheries professions through first-hand experience.
Date: Jul 27, 2021 -
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First in the family , articleOn their paths to graduation, many first-generation students must contend with a variety of structural and social barriers. In this two-part series, we look at a slate of Virginia Tech programs that supports them as they strive for success.
Date: Jul 12, 2021 -
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First in the family , articleOn their paths to graduation, many first-generation students must contend with a variety of structural and social barriers. In this first part of a two-part series, we look at a slate of Virginia Tech programs that supports them as they strive for success.
Date: Jul 12, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech continues test-optional undergraduate admissions for entering class of 2022 , articleVirginia Tech joins public institutions across the state that have announced they will also continue test optional admissions for the 2021-22 cycle.
Date: Apr 12, 2021 -
Video ItemDear Future Hokie , video
Alyssa Duong shares how Virginia Tech has helped her embrace her heritage and allowed her to find herself.
Date: Nov 30, 2018