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General ItemThe Big Event: Join thousands of Hokies to give back Date: Feb 01, 2026 -
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‘We are The Spirit of Tech’: Game day with The Marching Virginians , videoWhat’s it like to be a part of the Marching Virginians? To step out of the tunnel and onto the field at Lane Stadium knowing, at that moment, you are the living, breathing embodiment of Hokie spirit? It’s a feeling like no other—a heady mix of empowerment, electricity, and excitement, grounded in pride, connection, and the countless hours it took to get there. Go behind the scenes for an all-access look at The Marching Virginian’s game day experience, from warm-ups and rehearsals to donning uniforms and marching to the stadium. Hear from seniors who have taken their last March to Victory about what it has meant to be part of a family that has given them so much. Come along and see why “It’s a very special experience to be a part of the MVs.” Video by: Evan Musgrave for Virginia Tech
Date: Jan 30, 2026 - -
Video ItemReimagining how affordable homes are built , video
Students from around the university volunteered their time with the Myers-Lawson School of Construction and Habitat for Humanity to build the framing of a home using an innovative new method. This PAVE (Prefabricated Approaches and Volunteer-based Enhancements) method uses prefabrication to reduce cost and time, while providing volunteers hands-on experience in real-world applications and community service.
Date: Nov 12, 2025 - -
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Emily Sarver named president of the Society of Mining Professors , articleWith roots reaching back to the 18th century, the Society of Mining Professors has members from more than 40 countries and 150 institutions committed to making significant contributions to the future of the mining, minerals, and energy disciplines.
Date: Nov 04, 2025 - -
Video ItemInaugural Good Deed Day highlights the Hokie spirit , video
The Department of Psychology, along with 90 other institutes around the world, participated in Good Deed Day to celebrate the power of kindness. An event was was hosted in Williams Hall to raise food donations, host a fundraiser mac and cheese cook-off, write thank-a teacher notes, hug the HokieBird, and more.
Date: Oct 09, 2025 - -
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Designing hope: Architecture alum responds to Maui wildfires , articleArchitecture alum Jordan Rogove is using his design expertise to create dignified modular housing for Maui wildfire survivors, reflecting his belief in architecture as a force for public good.
Date: Oct 09, 2025 - -
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Student Jamie Raczynski lifts community stories and propels social change , articleRaczynski was named a 2025 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, a national coalition of higher learning institutions committed to building democracy through civic engagement.
Date: Oct 02, 2025 - -
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Student finds her calling in conservation , articleAbby Marino’s passion for nature grew from a family devoted to conservation who taught her not just to enjoy the outdoors but to protect it for others.
Date: Sep 29, 2025 - -
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Master Naturalists contribute 20 years of stewardship and community impact , articleEach year, volunteers give thousands of hours to science, stewardship, and education.
Date: Sep 10, 2025 - -
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Students pack a lot in on summer trips to Asia , articleGoing to Sri Lanka and Nepal allows students and faculty members to conduct research and help with community projects that will benefit the people in both developing countries while providing an avenue for students’ individual growth.
Date: Aug 11, 2025 - -
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Corps of Cadets to host three-day blood drive in Graduate Life Center Date: Apr 22, 2025 - -
Video ItemReady, set, DESIGN! , video
The annual DesignUP event supported by the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design at Virginia Tech kicks off. The designathon brings together graphic design professionals and undergraduate students who spend a full day envisioning logos, pamphlets, and websites for Virginia Tech and Blacksburg community nonprofits. This is an opportunity for the students to gain client experience while giving back to the community.
Date: Apr 09, 2025 - -
Video ItemThe Big Event 2025 , video
The Big Event at Virginia Tech is a student-run day of community engagement that has grown into the second largest event of its kind in the nation. Every spring, thousands of students, faculty, and staff come together to complete nearly 1,200 community service projects throughout Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and the New River Valley with the purpose of saying Thank You.
Date: Apr 08, 2025 - -
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Everyday Ut Prosim: How engineering student Omar Almasri serves at the Engagement Center for Creative Aging , articleThe biological systems engineering senior isn't just a volunteer at Virginia Tech’s Engagement Center for Creative Aging. For the older adult participants, he's a dear friend — and the feeling is mutual.
Date: Feb 17, 2025 - -
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Architecture students help preserve erased and forgotten Black voices , articleArchitecture students in the Appalachian Futures Lab relied on fieldwork, collaboration, and connections to design an outdoor memorial classroom for the African American community in Sewanee, Tennessee.
Date: Feb 12, 2025 - -
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Everyday Ut Prosim: How professor and soil scientist John Galbraith serves with the Glean Team , articleAs a co-founder of the Glean Team, Galbraith and his fellow volunteers donate around 150,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables annually to help patrons of local food banks, including The Market of Virginia Tech.
Date: Jan 06, 2025 - -
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VT Engage pairs purpose with partnership , articleVT Engage follows the philosophy of mutually beneficial community service that involves listening to the needs of the communities and offering intentional, collaborative service accordingly.
Date: Dec 23, 2024 - -
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Student leaders embody Ut Prosim through month of service learning , articleResidential Well-being's leadership series offers student leaders immersive opportunities for learning and growth.
Date: Dec 19, 2024 - -
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Alumna volunteers veterinary expertise to help underserved communities , articleLindsey Buracker works through the Banfield Foundation and its charitable partners to bring free or low-cost veterinary care to the pets of Navajo Nation.
Date: Dec 16, 2024 - -
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Everyday Ut Prosim: How police officer John Tarter serves at the Christmas Store , articleThe Montgomery County Christmas Store shared some seasonal magic with low-income residents this week — but it takes Tarter and a handful of other core volunteers the better part of year to make the holidays so merry and bright.
Date: Dec 12, 2024 -
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