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Class trees take root in a tradition that spans generations , articleIn a tradition that started in 1972, the College of Natural Resources and Environment plants a tree each year to honor its graduating class.
Date: Aug 17, 2026 - -
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L.K. Mondrey named Virginia Tech's natural resources youth education Extension specialist , articleNew statewide role will expand hands-on natural resources education and leadership opportunities for youth across the commonwealth.
Date: Aug 14, 2026 - -
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Les Fuller named Director of Information Technology for the College of Natural Resources and Environment , articleA familiar face to generations of faculty, staff, and students, Fuller has served the college's Information Technology department for nearly four decades.
Date: Jul 23, 2026 - -
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Katie Stores named assistant dean of finance for the College of Natural Resources and Environment , articleStores brings more than 18 years of experience in higher education finance, research administration, operations, and organizational leadership.
Date: Jul 20, 2026 - -
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Jane Chadwick named human resources division director for College of Natural Resources and Environment , articleChadwick brings expertise in organizational development, employee engagement, and leadership coaching.
Date: Jul 20, 2026 - -
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Researching how polysaccharides could solve our waste crisis , videoResearchers are transforming natural polysaccharides—like starch—into biodegradable plastics that can replace petroleum‑based materials. By modifying and blending these renewable polymers, they’re creating strong, flexible, and compostable alternatives that won’t leave behind long‑lasting microplastics.
Date: Jun 17, 2026 - -
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College of Natural Resources and Environment honors doctoral leader in circular economy research , articleDoctoral researcher Sahra Svensson-Hoglund earns CNRE’s top award for interdisciplinary circular economy research examining human well-being, policy, and sustainable systems shaping global bioeconomy transitions.
Date: Jun 04, 2026 - -
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Laszlo Horvath named head of Department of Sustainable Biomaterials , articleThe packaging engineering leader and longtime faculty member will begin the new role on Aug. 10.
Date: Jun 01, 2026 - -
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Researching sheep’s wool as an eco-friendly insulation material , videoA new study at Virginia Tech is exploring whether wool insulation from local sheep farms can compete with fiberglass in performance while offering a healthier, more sustainable option. The effort is funded through Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE).
Date: May 28, 2026 - -
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Polymers as sustainable plastic alternative , videoResearch led by Maren Roman focuses on the molecular properties and potential applications of carbohydrate-based materials. Her lab uses ion chromatography and rheometry to determine the properties of glycomaterials.
Date: May 27, 2026 - -
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Faculty members named to endowed chairs, professorships, and fellowships , articleThe Board of Visitors appointed nine faculty members to endowed chairs, professorships, and fellowships at its last quarterly meeting.
Date: May 21, 2026 - -
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Could these bees help reduce plastic waste? , videoJonathan Coote, assistant professor in the department of sustainable biomaterials, is working to design the next generation biodegradable plastics. His lab has partnered with ecologists at the University of Tennessee to study so called “cellophane bees”, which produce a biodegradable polyethylene-like plastic for their nests.
Date: May 19, 2026 - -
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Paul Winistorfer honored with dean emeritus status , articleWinistorfer made significant leadership contributions to the College of Natural Resources and Environment. During his tenure, the college faculty grew by 33 positions, undergraduate enrollment doubled to more than 1,000 students, and research expenditures increased to nearly $23 million.
Date: May 15, 2026 - -
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Jennifer D. Russell receives Charles Blakeslee Nettleton Fellowship , articleRussell’s teaching philosophy centers on empowering students to understand the interconnectedness of human, industrial, and natural systems and to apply systems-based thinking to complex sustainability challenges.
Date: May 11, 2026 - -
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Creating a renewable adhesive from bio-based materials , videoChip Frazier, a professor in the Department of Sustainable Biomaterials, is utilizing his students to produce a renewable adhesive from lignin, a natural polymer derived from wood. The research is led by the students in Virginia Tech's newest space the Discovery Lab.
Date: May 01, 2026 - -
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Gamifying Sustainable Systems Science , videoVirginia Tech students play a modified version of Monopoly to learn about the circular economy. The Sustainable Systems Science major prepares students to integrate sustainability principles with engineering, business, and environmental science to create data-driven solutions for industries, governments, and research institutions.
Date: Apr 30, 2026 - -
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Virginia Tech project selected for national AgriProspects workforce development award , articleVirginia Tech will use a $200,000 AgriProspects grant to develop AI-based training tools that help loggers improve decision-making and value recovery in hardwood forests.
Date: Apr 29, 2026 - -
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Researchers develop scalable method for safer, compostable packaging , articleThe work brings safer, compostable packaging closer to everyday use.
Date: Apr 20, 2026 - -
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College of Natural Resources and Environment presents alumni, student, faculty, and staff awards , articleCNRE gave out its annual awards on March 23
Date: Mar 30, 2026 - -
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Ethan Elder named David William Smith Leadership Award recipient in the College of Natural Resources and Environment , articleEthan Elder was named as the 2026 David Smith Leadership Award winner for CNRE.
Date: Mar 26, 2026 -
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