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In memoriam: Robert 'Bob' Parsons, associate professor emeritus of interior design , articleParsons helped shape and strengthen the interior design program through decades of leadership, teaching, and service.
Date: Apr 29, 2026 - -
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Elif and Alp Tural help students see that meaningful design begins with understanding people , articleStudents in the School of Design learn to move beyond designing for users to collaborating with them, emphasizing people-first approaches that prioritize partnership and empathy.
Date: Apr 19, 2026 - -
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Tom Martin named executive director of Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology , articleMartin will start his new role on May 10. He shared his thoughts on the institute and his vision for it to be "a place that everybody wants to work with to overcome negative side effects of the traditional silos of higher education."
Date: Mar 24, 2026 - -
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Students design community-centered, flood-resilient landscapes on Virginia’s coast , articleThrough design, research, and community engagement, landscape architecture students reimagined how coastal landscapes can adapt to rising water and evolving needs.
Date: Mar 09, 2026 - -
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Whole Health consortium advances mental, rural, and technology research , articleSix teams received funding to accelerate innovative, community-engaged research in mental health, rural health, and technology.
Date: Mar 06, 2026 - -
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In memoriam: Ronald Kemnitzer, professor emeritus of industrial design , articleKemnitzer was an educator, leader, and designer who guided Virginia Tech’s industrial design program to national recognition.
Date: Jan 13, 2026 - -
Video ItemDean Liu’s studio crawls: Listening, learning, and engaging with students , video
Almost every day, Dean Lu Liu of the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design takes the time to walk through studios, classrooms, and common spaces to meet students where they are. From asking about projects to learning how the semester is going, his visits reflect his deep care for students and a commitment to fostering creativity and collaboration.
Date: Jan 07, 2026 - -
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Dean Lu Liu named Industrial Designers Society of America Fellow , articleThe designation recognizes Liu's lasting contributions to the field of industrial design and commitment to advancing the profession.
Date: Dec 09, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech Advantage helps undergraduate focus on academics , videoJaylee Lederhouse, a second-year landscape architecture student, is one of more than 700 students supported by the Presidential Scholarship Initiative, a cornerstone of Virginia Tech Advantage. In addition to tuition assistance, she receives financial assistance with off-campus housing, groceries, study abroad, and material costs associated with her major. "Being able to just pour all of my energy into my work is really important to me and I think it has made all the difference," said Lederhouse. The Presidential Scholarship Initiative is expanding with enrollment reaching 718 students in 2025–26.
Date: Nov 04, 2025 - -
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Hokies turn internships into real-world impact , articleCollege of Architecture, Arts, and Design students applied their creativity and skills to projects ranging from designing footwear and developing a film to planning community spaces and designing visuals for outdoor brands.
Date: Nov 03, 2025 - -
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Seeing, understanding and representing landscapes through sketching , videoStudents in Shaun Rosier's landscape architecture are encouraged to take an inquisitive look at the landscapes and built environments that surround us.
Date: Oct 30, 2025 - -
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Expanding opportunity, strengthening community: Virginia Tech Advantage grows , articleWith record number of students in the Presidential Scholarship Initiative, the university advances its land-grant mission of access and affordability.
Date: Oct 27, 2025 - -
Video ItemVirginia Tech Advantage helps undergraduate focus on academics , video
Jaylee Lederhouse, a second-year landscape architecture student, is one of more than 700 students supported by the Presidential Scholarship Initiative, a cornerstone of Virginia Tech Advantage. In addition to tuition assistance, she receives financial assistance with off-campus housing, groceries, study abroad, and material costs associated with her major. "Being able to just pour all of my energy into my work is really important to me and I think it has made all the difference," said Lederhouse. The Presidential Scholarship Initiative is expanding with enrollment reaching 718 students in 2025–26.
Date: Oct 23, 2025 - -
Video ItemSeeing, understanding and representing landscapes through sketching , video
Students in Shaun Rosier's landscape architecture are encouraged to take an inquisitive look at the landscapes and built environments that surround us.
Date: Oct 20, 2025 - -
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Industrial Design course teaches the art of perfection , videoBen Kirkland's Design Visualization class teaches up and coming designers the value of being precise and how to communicate effectively when sketching out their concepts.
Date: Sep 30, 2025 - -
Video ItemIndustrial Design course teaches the art of perfection , video
Ben Kirkland's Design Visualization class teaches up and coming designers the value of being precise and how to communicate effectively when sketching out their concepts.
Date: Sep 19, 2025 - -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Jonas Hauptman talks about building better with bamboo , articleHauptman talked about journey into nontraditional materials, the challenges of using bamboo in construction, and the potential impact bamboo might have in addressing global housing shortages.
Date: Sep 15, 2025 - -
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Somiah Lattimore named executive director of the Apex Center for Entrepreneurs , articleLattimore will replace Sean Collins, who has been serving as the interim director since 2023.
Date: Sep 10, 2025 - -
Video ItemArchitecture researchers design faster, more affordable housing , video
Bobby Vance, assistant professor in the School of Architecture, and a team of researchers are working alongside industry partner Van Metre Homes to expand upon the award-winning FutureHAUS concept. FutureHAUS explores the process of prefabrication to deliver modular structures that integrate smart technologies, energy efficient systems, and new materials.
Date: Aug 05, 2025 - -
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Building a university from the ground up in Saudi Arabia , articleThe Center for International Research, Education, and Development is co-designing a new university with the Almoosa Group, helping to shape everything from curriculum and faculty development to accreditation and long-term partnerships.
Date: Jul 01, 2025 -
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