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Harvested apple crops tap into sustainability network , articleWhen Associate Professor Susan Whitehead asked for help harvesting apples from her research orchard, she tapped into an established chain of events that provides food security for students and families throughout the New River Valley region.
Date: Dec 05, 2024 -
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A letter from Dean of Students Mark Sikes: Take care of your mind and body during midterms , articleSuccess during midterms is not just about hard work but also about self-care. All students should know that the university supports them every step of the way.
Date: Oct 14, 2024 -
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National honors collaborative tackles food and climate justice , articleThe Justice Challenge, which brings together honors students and faculty from institutions across the nation to explore and address grand challenges such as food justice, climate justice, and sustainable agriculture.
Date: Sep 24, 2024 -
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Corps of Cadets pantry combats food insecurity , articleA new donation-based program supports cadets in need while preventing waste.
Date: Sep 09, 2024 -
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Global rankings spotlight Virginia Tech’s sustainability, food security efforts , articleTimes Higher Education Impact Rankings, which assess universities against the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, were released Wednesday, and Virginia Tech ranked in the top 75th percentile of participating world universities in six of the goals. Overall, the university received a top-200 ranking globally out of more than 1,800 schools worldwide.
Date: Jun 13, 2024 -
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Campus food access initiatives support Hokies and local communities , articleProgram expansions invite giving to reach more students in need.
Date: May 24, 2024 -
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A time to be thankful: News about Hokie Nation , articleHokies in Blacksburg and across the world do work that advances study, impacts communities, and leads the charge for positive change.
Date: Nov 29, 2023 -
Video ItemThe Market's Pop-Up Pantry initiative addresses food insecurity on campus , video
When the semester is winding down, and students are preparing for final exams, food security is more important than ever. The team behind The Market at Virginia Tech has created the Pop-Up Pantry to keep students fed during this crucial time.
Date: Oct 23, 2023 -
Video ItemService learning at The Market of Virginia Tech , video
Student volunteers at The Market of Virginia Tech participated in a service learning event in which bulk ingredients were broken down to be given to program participants. If you are a Virginia Tech undergraduate or graduate student interested in food assistance through the Market of Virginia Tech or other options, visit https://foodaccess.vt.edu/ for more information.
Date: Oct 06, 2022 -
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Tyrod Taylor finds a passion fighting food insecurity , articleTaylor, a Virginia Tech alumnus and former Hokie quarterback, is excited about being with the New York Giants, where he plans on competing for a starting job while also using his platform as an NFL player in the nation's biggest city to bring attention to food insecurity.
Date: Jul 26, 2022 -
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University celebrates opening of facility for The Market of Virginia Tech , articleVirginia Tech held a ceremonial opening of The Market of Virginia Tech, a food access program for qualified students suffering from food insecurity, on Saturday. The program launched thanks to a gift from alumni couple Mehul and Hema Sanghani, and hundreds of other donations have aided the program's efforts, including one from former Virginia Tech and current New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor.
Date: Apr 18, 2022 -
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An innovative approach to fighting hunger , articleNow in a newly renovated location in the University Mall near campus, The Market of Virginia Tech offers a solid base of nutrition with room to choose for Hokies experiencing food insecurity.
Date: Sep 29, 2021 -
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The Market of Virginia Tech helps provide healthy food to students in need , articleSupported by a $1.5 million donation by the alumni couple Hema and Mehul Sanghani, the university recently launched an innovative program to enhance food-access for today’s Hokies.
Date: Sep 29, 2020