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Trailblazing from Tanzania to Virginia Tech , articleBarakaeli Lawuo is an undergraduate computer engineering major from Tanzania, Africa. He is the first recipient of the scholarship for international students endowed by the Cranwell family, namesakes of the Cranwell International Center
Date: Dec 05, 2023 -
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Veterinary college’s Roger Ramirez-Barrios receives Zoetis Research Award , articleRamirez-Barrios, clinical associate professor of veterinary parasitology, received the recognition for his work on disease-causing parasites. The award acknowledges researchers whose innovative studies have advanced the scientific standing of veterinary medicine.
Date: Dec 05, 2023 -
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Bridal reality show internship inspires student's career path , articleDylan Spedaliere, a sophomore studying fashion merchandising and design, was one of seven students across the country who interned at Kleinfeld Bridal, the home of TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress.”
Date: Dec 04, 2023 -
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Eminent scientists say a child-centric approach is the blueprint to improve communities , articleCommunities can prosper by providing attentive education and social services to their youngest residents — but the challenge is for leaders to work together, according to scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute.
Date: Dec 04, 2023 -
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Medical school formally establishes Department of Neurosurgery , articleThe new department will enhance the neurosurgical education for medical students while serving the communities of the Roanoke and the New River valleys.
Date: Dec 01, 2023 -
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Amy Pruden, University Distinguished Professor and environmental scientist, to deliver fall 2023 University Commencement address , articlePruden is the W. Thomas Rice Professor in the Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, where she pioneered research tracking antibiotic resistance in the environment. Fall commencement ceremonies will be held on Dec. 15.
Date: Dec 01, 2023 -
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Cook Counseling Center shares tools for coping with holiday and finals stress , articleOne key to better managing these stressful times, according to the Community Resiliency Model adopted by Cook Counseling Center, is giving more attention to the moment you’re in, right now.
Date: Nov 29, 2023 -
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Using sports analytics to get ahead in the game , articleThe Introduction to Sports Analytics course debuted this fall to prepare students for the more advanced Sports Analytics Statistical Research course. Both are equipping students with the knowledge to be successful in sports and in any number of other careers.
Date: Nov 29, 2023 -
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Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC scientist identifies a connection in the brain between stress and emotional eating , articleIn a study published in Nature Communications, Assistant Professor Sora Shin describes the role of a molecule in the brain that may be responsible for triggering overconsumption of comfort foods after a threatening event.
Date: Nov 29, 2023 -
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Sharon P. Pitt named vice president for information technology and chief information officer , articlePitt is currently vice president for information technologies and chief information officer at Brown University in Rhode Island. Her new position takes effect on Feb. 1, 2024.
Date: Nov 28, 2023 -
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Embedding fibers to undo the tapestry of memory loss in Alzheimer's disease , articleAssociate Professor Xiaoting Jia receives a collaborative National Institutes of Health grant to embed bidirectional fibers in the brainwith the ultimate goal of reversing memory loss caused by Alzheimer's disease.
Date: Nov 27, 2023 -
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New Hokie-themed semi-truck helps drive the Sharing the Road program forward , articleThe Virginia Tech Transportation Institute added a dedicated Hokie-themed semi-truck for its Sharing the Road with Large Trucks program, which is expanding to more schools in more states and adding virtual components in the coming year.
Date: Nov 27, 2023 -
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Former first-generation college student embraces new role as Virginia's assistant secretary of education , articleZach Jacobs ’19 works with the General Assembly, university presidents, and higher education liaisons to ensure that Virginia’s university system is top-notch and produces graduates who want to live and work in Virginia.
Date: Nov 27, 2023 -
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Hokies strike repeatedly to win in Charlottesville , articleThe 55-17 win makes the Hokies bowl eligible.
Date: Nov 26, 2023 -
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Are your Cyber Monday purchases legit? There’s (going to be) an app for that , articleVirginia Tech researcher Emma Meno is developing a mobile app that will allow a buyer to double check that a purchase isn't a fake.
Date: Nov 22, 2023 -
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Trailblazing alumnus visits every national park, hoping to break a record and inspire others , articleTom Wright ’86 recently completed his quest to visit every national park and monument in one year. During his monumental journey, Wright gained a deeper appreciation for America’s history and the importance of experiencing “these treasures” while you can.
Date: Nov 21, 2023 -
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How certain media talk about AI may have everything to do with political ideology , articleAccording to recently published research from the Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business, articles from liberal-leaning media have a more negative sentiment toward AI than articles from conservative media.
Date: Nov 21, 2023 -
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A soothing cup of soup, a service to the community , articleVirginia Cooperative Extension’s new Carver Food Enterprise Center is preparing hundreds of servings of soup for community members from locally sourced produce.
Date: Nov 21, 2023 -
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Coalition for Smart Construction aims to redefine industry’s future , articleHITT Contracting will serve as a foundational partner of the coalition, which is envisioned as a university and industry collaboration that will engage with federal and state agencies to drive innovation.
Date: Nov 20, 2023 -
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Broadway stage not too big for Virginia Tech alumnus , articleBryson Baumgartel’s decision to pursue a degree in piano performance from Virginia Tech led to him being front and center on the world’s biggest stage. In early October, he made his Broadway conducting debut when he conducted the American musical “Merrily We Roll Along,” a show that tells the story of how three friends’ lives and friendship change over the course of 20 years.
Date: Nov 20, 2023
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