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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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Why ghost stories captivate us , articleIn a new course, ghost stories aren’t just viewed as a source of fear, but as a tool for understanding how the past shapes the present. Taught by Shaily Patel, assistant professor in the Department of Religion and Culture, the class examines what it means to be haunted.
Date: Oct 27, 2025 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Shaily Patel talks about the cultural significance of ghosts , articlePatel is teaching a new course that explores hauntology, its connection to ghost stories, and the cultural significance of these narratives. She talked about the role of ghosts as cultural metaphors and how ghost stories serve as a way of making meaning out of past traumas.
Date: Oct 27, 2025 - -
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Expert discusses historic naming of first U.S. pope , articleAfter 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 - -
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Experts available: Air travel concerns, AI scams, papal conclave begins this week, and more , articleThe 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 - -
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Experts available: Papal conclave, Trump's first 100 days, Canada's election, Google's monopoly hearing, and more , articleVirginia 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 - -
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Expert discusses pope selection process, what it means for the Catholic Church's future , articleThough 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 - -
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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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Experts available: Tariff confusion, political violence, Easter symbols, true crime popularity, World Quantum Day, and more , articleVirginia 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 - -
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How did a bunny and colored eggs become Easter symbols? An expert has some answers , articleThe story involves a mix of pagan rituals, Christian traditions, and 19th century European folklore.
Date: Apr 14, 2025 - -
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Katrina Powell honored as Alumni Distinguished Professor , articleSince 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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Experts explain U.S. fascination with St. Patrick’s Day, dyeing rivers , articleThe 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 - -
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Peter Schmitthenner honored with emeritus status , articleSchmitthenner made significant contributions to academic scholarship on the history of South India.
Date: Jan 23, 2025 - -
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Benjamin Bagby to bring ‘Beowulf’ to life in gripping solo spoken performance , articleExperience 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 - -
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Everyday Ut Prosim: How Hokies serve after Hurricane Helene , articleIn 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 - -
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Expert offers insights on Hurricane Helene's lingering impacts on Appalachia , articleEmily 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 - -
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Emily Satterwhite named Edward S. Diggs Professor of Humanities , articleSatterwhite is co-director of the Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia project, funded by a $3 million grant from the Mellon Foundation.
Date: Oct 09, 2024 - -
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Virginia Tech Humanities Week focuses on 'Debating Democracy' , articleThe 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 - -
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Rachel Scott named chair of the Department of Religion and Culture , articleScott, professor of Islamic studies, has been a member of the Virginia Tech community since 2005.
Date: Aug 22, 2024 -
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