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These alumni excel in their professions, communities, and university support , articleThe College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences will honor its outstanding alumni during a ceremony on April 17.
Date: Apr 14, 2026 - -
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Experts available: Gas prices rising, Pope vs. Trump, significance of Orbán’s loss in Hungary, VA redistricting, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available this week to talk about issues in the news, the drought, and Autism Acceptance Month. To schedule an interview with any of them or if you need analysis on other topics, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Apr 13, 2026 - -
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Experts available: Iran War enters second month, Artemis II, spring & brain health, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to talk about issues in the news and offer seasonal advice on boosting brain health and restoring winter-damaged lawns. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Apr 06, 2026 - -
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Public Relations course provides feedback on Hoda Kotb's Joy 101 app , videoStudents in Writing and Editing for Public Relations are working with the Joy 101 app for prominent Virginia Tech Alumna Hoda Kotb, in hopes to make the app more relevant for college-age young adults. The course also tasks students to tailor their message design for delivery through various media, which included a visit from local NBC affiliate WSLS 10.
Date: Apr 03, 2026 - -
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Experts available: Iran war, troops deployed, TSA executive order, new NASA launch, plus all about Easter treats , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including the escalating war in Iran, President Trump’s executive order to fund TSA agents, record budget standoff in Congress, the upcoming Artemis II launch, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Mar 30, 2026 - -
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Experts available: Rising gas prices, ICE agents assisting TSA at airports, LaGuardia plane–fire truck collision, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, rising gas prices tied to the war in Iran, negotiations to open the Strait of Hormuz, ICE agents sent to help TSA at airports, the plane-fire truck collision at LaGuardia, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Mar 23, 2026 - -
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In Hokie Treks, exploration meets opportunity , articleDuring spring break, 40 Hokies from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences visited the National Museum of African American History and Culture and NBC4 in Washington, D.C., as part of the new program.
Date: Mar 20, 2026 - -
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Brackets or bust? Sports media expert offers March Madness insight , articleIn March Madness 2026, both men's and women's top seeded teams are programs with long histories of success, said Matthew Zimmerman, sports media analytics expert at Virginia Tech.
Date: Mar 18, 2026 - -
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Expert details how Paramount-Warner Bros. merger could change media landscape , articleMass media corporation Paramount Skydance has won a bidding war to acquire Warner Bros. The proposed $111 billion deal could significantly alter the streaming service and broadcast news landscapes. Virginia Tech news media expert Megan Duncan answered questions about potential consequences of this massive media merger.
Date: Mar 03, 2026 - -
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Experts analyze the second State of the Union speech of Trump’s second term , articlePresident Donald Trump has appeared before Congress to deliver the second State of the Union address of his second term in office. Political scientist Karen Hult and political communications expert Cayce Myers offered their analysis of the content and context of the president’s speech.
Date: Feb 25, 2026 - -
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Alumnus Rick Devens returns to 'Survivor' , articleDevens '06 talked about his time as a student and on “Survivor.” He is one of 24 castaways of “Survivor 50,” the landmark 50th season of the popular CBS series that premieres Wednesday, Feb. 25, on CBS.
Date: Feb 23, 2026 - -
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Expert on the political motives driving the partial government shutdown , articleDisagreement in the U.S. Congress over continued funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) led to a partial government shutdown with no immediate end in sight. Political communications expert Cayce Myers offered analysis of the partisan standoff behind the shutdown and why government shutdowns have become so frequent
Date: Feb 18, 2026 - -
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Experts available: partial government shutdown, social media lawsuits, fourth anniversary of Ukraine War , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including the partial shutdown over homeland security funding, social media companies on trial in child addiction cases, the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu
Date: Feb 16, 2026 - -
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Experts discuss ramifications of court cases addressing social media addiction in children , articleA trial has gotten underway in California that accuses corporate giants Meta and YouTube of intentionally engineering their products to make children become addicted. Virginia Tech social media expert Megan Duncan and political communications expert Cayce Myers discuss the possible impacts of the case and the wider implications for consumers and public policy.
Date: Feb 13, 2026 - -
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Expert explains how two unlikely teams landed Super Bowl berths , articleBefore the season, both the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots were expected to win only 8.5 games, according to Virginia Tech sport media analytics expert Matthew Zimmerman.
Date: Feb 04, 2026 - -
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Dining Services hosts Oyster Day , videoDining Services partnered with the Rappahannock Oyster Co. to host the 6th annual Oyster Day in October, offering three distinct varieties of oysters to students outside West End at Cochrane Hall. Journalism student Jacob Jenkins produced this story for his multimedia journalism class.
Date: Jan 30, 2026 - -
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Beyond the mic: How one class teaches ethical, purposeful podcasting , articleIn the class, students are challenged to dig deeper in blending research, audio production, and ethical journalism.
Date: Dec 22, 2025 - -
Video ItemBehind the Mic: How Journalistic Integrity Shapes Our Dark Stories , video
Take a look behind the mic of a class that focuses on crime, conspiracy, and cult podcasting. The course focuses on teaching students the ethics behind true-crime storytelling and how to critically evaluate the media they consume. This semester explored ways students can move beyond passive listening and instead create thoughtful, responsible, high-quality podcast content.
Date: Dec 10, 2025 - -
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H.U.G. Leader program creates generational impact for communication students , articleThe H.U.G. leader program in the School of Communication helps first-year students build community and adjust to college life, contributing to an average 93 percent first-year retention rate since 2018.
Date: Dec 02, 2025 -
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