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Article ItemCategory: impact Expert discusses historic naming of first U.S. pope , article
After just two days of consideration, the papal conclave named Robert Prevost of Chicago as the 267th pope. He will called Pope Leo XIV. Virginia Tech expert Matthew Gabriele discusses this historic choice and its implications.
Date: May 08, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: impact Experts available: Air travel concerns, AI scams, papal conclave begins this week, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news including., air travel anxiety, AI-enhanced scams, the conclave, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: May 05, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: impact Experts available: Papal conclave, Trump's first 100 days, Canada's election, Google's monopoly hearing, and more , article
Virginia Tech experts can discuss the upcoming papal conclave, Trump's first 100 days, Canada's federal elections, Google's monopoly hearing, flood risk in the Pacific Northwest, and more.
Date: Apr 28, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: impact Expert discusses pope selection process, what it means for the Catholic Church's future , article
Though the selection of a new pope is a historical process, today it also brings questions about how a new Catholic leader will approach decisions in light of world views and events
Date: Apr 22, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: impact College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences to celebrate outstanding alumni , article
During 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 - -
Article ItemCategory: impact Experts available: Tariff confusion, political violence, Easter symbols, true crime popularity, World Quantum Day, and more , article
Virginia Tech experts are available to discuss the economic impact of President Trump's tariff changes, the rise in political violence, the history of Easter symbols, why true crime is so popular, what World Quantum Day is, and more.
Date: Apr 14, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: impact How did a bunny and colored eggs become Easter symbols? An expert has some answers , article
The story involves a mix of pagan rituals, Christian traditions, and 19th century European folklore.
Date: Apr 14, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: academics Katrina Powell honored as Alumni Distinguished Professor , article
Since joining Virginia Tech in 2006, Powell has strived to bring awareness to issues of social justice and displacement through her teaching and research.
Date: Mar 25, 2025 - -
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Article ItemCategory: culture Experts explain U.S. fascination with St. Patrick’s Day, dyeing rivers , article
The U.S. celebration of all things Irish is a far stretch from the holiday’s 17th century origins. Virginia Tech experts Brian Britt and Admin Husic explain Americans' enthusiasm for St. Patrick's Day and the science behind dyeing rivers green.
Date: Mar 12, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: academics Peter Schmitthenner honored with emeritus status , article
Schmitthenner made significant contributions to academic scholarship on the history of South India.
Date: Jan 23, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: culture Benjamin Bagby to bring ‘Beowulf’ to life in gripping solo spoken performance , article
Experience the epic tale as it was heard over 1,000 years ago. Bagby will deliver two performances on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 6 and 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church.
Date: Jan 22, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: culture Everyday Ut Prosim: How Hokies serve after Hurricane Helene , article
In the wake of the storm, Hokies rushed to help those in need by organizing donation drives, transporting supplies, checking in on affected communities, even creating care packages to thank first responders.
Date: Oct 29, 2024 - -
Article ItemCategory: impact Expert offers insights on Hurricane Helene's lingering impacts on Appalachia , article
Emily Satterwhite, professor and the director of the Appalachian Studies program in the Department of Religion and Culture, is familiar with the phases of flood recovery efforts. She shares insights on Hurricane Helene's lasting impacts in Appalachia as well as the best ways to help during the current stage of recovery.
Date: Oct 22, 2024 - -
Article ItemCategory: academics Emily Satterwhite named Edward S. Diggs Professor of Humanities , article
Satterwhite is co-director of the Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia project, funded by a $3 million grant from the Mellon Foundation.
Date: Oct 09, 2024 - -
Article ItemCategory: academics Virginia Tech Humanities Week focuses on 'Debating Democracy' , article
The week highlights the essential work happening in the humanities at Virginia Tech and around the world. Members of the public and the Virginia Tech community are invited to attend panel discussions, lectures, and other activities that start Oct. 14.
Date: Oct 07, 2024 - -
Article ItemCategory: academics Rachel Scott named chair of the Department of Religion and Culture , article
Scott, professor of Islamic studies, has been a member of the Virginia Tech community since 2005.
Date: Aug 22, 2024 - -
Article ItemCategory: impact Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia announces next round of projects to receive funding , article
After the first round of funding in December 2023, the initiative has added five more projects to the list, making for nine total projects funded through the Mellon Foundation.
Date: Jul 05, 2024 - -
Article ItemCategory: academics Paul Quigley named Center for Humanities director , article
Quigley, the James I. Robertson, Jr. Associate Professor of Civil War Studies and director of the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies, will take the helm of the Center for Humanities July 1. Sylvester Johnson, the center's founding director, is returning to Northwestern University.
Date: Jun 25, 2024 - -
Article ItemCategory: research Three faculty to embark on Juneteenth-inspired research initiatives , article
As Juneteenth Scholars, the three faculty in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences will receive $5,000 and funding to hire undergraduate research assistants to continue their work on topics related to the holiday's themes.
Date: Jun 20, 2024 -
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