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Federal grant boosts effort to grow Virginia's youth mental health workforce , articleThe grant provides a $25,000 annual stipend to seven graduate students working with underserved populations, helping to fill a critical need for mental health professionals in areas of Virginia that need them most.
Date: Dec 09, 2025 - -
Video ItemVTeach promotes careers in teaching and education , video
High school students visit Virginia Tech to learn about degree programs offered in education. The VTeach program is a partnership between the School of Education and Virginia Tech's College Access Collaborative, which aims to increase academic preparation, access and affordability for first-generation and low-income students from rural and inner-city communities.
Date: Sep 25, 2025 - -
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Expert shares tips for spotting and addressing bullying , articleVirginia Tech expert Sarah Henry offers tips for spotting the signs a child is struggling socially, and outlines steps parents can take to help.
Date: Sep 12, 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 - -
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In memoriam: Vicki Baker, fiscal technician, School of Education , articleBaker worked at Virginia Tech for 17 years and spent the entirety of her time at the university in the School of Education.
Date: Sep 05, 2025 - -
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Dana Robertson named director of School of Education , articleRobertson, professor of reading and literacy at the university since 2021, is a former literacy specialist and coach whose research includes professional learning and coaching and working with teachers and children to advance evidence-based and equitable instructional practices.
Date: Aug 14, 2025 - -
Video ItemSTEM camp challenges students to solve real-world problems , video
The Science Education program within the School of Education hosts a STEM summer camp for middle school students called World Changers Robotics Camp. The program features a case study on a town in Nigeria, where campers must use STEM skills to model a solution to the town's lack of reliable electricity infrastructure.
Date: Aug 08, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Wildfires and flooding, AI executive order and in the classroom, keeping kids off screens, and more , articleExperts from Virginia Tech can discuss news in the headlines, including causes of wildfires and their impact on air quality and flooding, the expected executive order on AI, integrating AI in the classroom, how to keep teens engaged over the summer, and more.
Date: Jul 21, 2025 - -
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AI in the classroom: Tools, training, and the future of education , articleLike most of the students in their classroom, teachers are also embracing AI. Educators' use of generative AI rose from 51 percent to 67 percent between the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years, according to K-12 Dive. Now, Microsoft and OpenAI, in partnership with the American Federation of Teachers, are launching an AI training program for educators. Virginia Tech faculty are on the forefront of AI in education, helping to build digital literacy with tools and training.
Date: Jul 18, 2025 - -
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Building the state's school leaders, one Hokie at a time , articleNearly a quarter of Virginia's 128 public school superintendents is a graduate of the university's Educational Leadership and Policy Studies doctoral program, housed in the School of Education.
Date: Jul 07, 2025 - -
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TRIO Programs open doors to college for first-generation students , articleThrough mentorship, encouragement, and a strong sense of community, high school students discover their strengths, build their confidence, and find their place in higher education. Now, they’re stepping confidently onto campus, ready for what’s next.
Date: Jun 23, 2025 - -
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In memoriam: Wayne 'Dempsey' Worner, professor emeritus and former dean, School of Education , articleWorner passed away in April. A celebration of life will be held on May 31 from 1-5 p.m. at Warm Hearth Village Center.
Date: May 28, 2025 - -
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H. Dean Sutphin honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 21 years, Sutphin has served as a faculty member in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, as well as the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Date: May 22, 2025 - -
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College of Architecture, Arts, and Design faculty tackle real-world challenges through research and creativity , articleFaculty are using college-funded research grants to develop innovative, community-focused projects that aim to improve everyday life through creative technology and collaboration.
Date: May 22, 2025 - -
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Meet three School of Education graduates , articleThis spring, 163 students will earn undergraduate or graduate degrees from Virginia Tech’s School of Education. Of that total, more than half are graduate students,
Date: May 09, 2025 - -
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Teaching students to navigate a world with AI , articleAs generative artificial intelligence models, including ChatGPT, change what students are expected to know as they enter the workforce, faculty members share how they're rethinking traditional approaches to teaching and learning.
Date: May 02, 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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Five employees receive President’s Award for Excellence , articleOn April 9, President Tim Sands announced five winners for the 2025 President’s Award for Excellence out of 13 nominees.
Date: Apr 11, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech names 10 new Bouchet Scholars for 2025 , articleThe scholars will attend the honor society's annual conference at Yale University.
Date: Apr 09, 2025 - -
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'The door that was open for me' - Virginia Tech alumnus reflects on his journey as an educator , articleJerry Jones’ life is a testament to resilience. After a 50-year teaching career, the alumnus and author reflects on his long education journey.
Date: Mar 05, 2025 -
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