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Pathways General Education receives national recognition , articleFive years after its launch, Pathways General Education has been named an exemplary general education program by the Association of General and Liberal Studies, establishing the university as a national leader in curriculum development and structure.
Date: Sep 12, 2023 -
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New open textbook about fish makes waves , articleThe freely available textbook released in June, titled "Fish, Fishing, and Conservation," is intended for a general education course, is research-based, and includes many examples, stories, videos, and links to ensure that the content is as engaging and as relevant to students as possible.
Date: Aug 04, 2023 -
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Ethics education conference draws international audience , articleThe two-day event on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus highlights research funded by the National Science Foundation.
Date: Jul 24, 2023 -
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Capstone project connects students and seniors across generations and geography , articleBuilding Bridges was launched in 2020 as a service learning opportunity in a First-Year Experiences course in the Department of Human Development and Family Science.
Date: Jun 08, 2023 -
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English instructor's efforts are a win for individuality in the classroom , articleKatherine Hall works to create an environment that is welcoming and equitable for all. For these efforts, she received the 2022 Sally Bohland Award for Exceptional Leadership in Access and Inclusion.
Date: Jun 29, 2022 -
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Class of 2022: Pathways program graduates its first cohort of seniors , articleNew transdisciplinary Pathways minors such as Integrated Security, Disabilities Studies, Data and Decisions, and Appalachian Cultures and Environments create depth, context, and additional job prospects for Virginia Tech students.
Date: Apr 28, 2022 -
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Physics instructor Alma Robinson receives national teaching award for first-year experiences , articleAs a co-teacher of the physics First-Year Experience course, Robinson works to create an inclusive classroom in STEM and to encourage students to "think like a physicist."
Date: Mar 09, 2022 -
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Dean Laura Belmonte outlines the state of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences , article“Humanity is at the core of all we do in the college,” Belmonte said, noting that the college’s disciplines span topics as diverse as data analytics and Dante, criminology and creative writing, and Bach and bok choy.
Date: Oct 11, 2021 -
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Christina Fabrey named director of Student Success Center , articleFabrey is responsible for overseeing retention and persistence efforts related to student support, including orientation and ongoing community programming with diverse student populations.
Date: Sep 28, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech to cook up food studies minor with National Endowment for the Humanities support , article“Yes, you’ll learn about the global food system on which we all rely for sustenance,” says Anna Zeide, director of the Food Studies Program. “But you’ll also learn how to connect the dots across disciplines, seeing how the humanities, sciences, and social sciences interrelate and support one another. You’ll become a better writer, thinker, citizen, and advocate.”
Date: Jun 11, 2021 -
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Championing accessibility within disabilities studies , articleCarolyn Shivers joined the Virginia Tech faculty with a passion for advocating for the community with disabilities. For her dedication to accessibility, the university has recognized her with multiple awards.
Date: May 20, 2021 -
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Pathways minors tackle the challenges of the future , articleNew minors in the College of Natural Resources and Environment target students interested in global natural resources challenges.
Date: Feb 12, 2021 -
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Building upon common ground, with humanity at the core , articleFor years, researchers throughout Virginia Tech have studied issues centered on forced relocation. Now a new College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences center will bring together faculty, students, and community groups to forge a greater understanding of displacement and its impact.
Date: Dec 18, 2020 -
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Introducing the flavor of community and the humanities to food studies , article“The Food Studies Program was created to forge community around food studies from a humanities and social science perspective in service to faculty, staff, students, and the public,” said Anna Zeide, director of Virginia Tech’s new Food Studies Program.
Date: Nov 24, 2020 -
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Mellon Foundation supports creation of a new Pathways minor in Tech for Humanity , articleThe new minor, open to all undergraduates, will emphasize humanistic approaches to technology.
Date: Jul 07, 2020 -
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion top priorities for new assistant dean of College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences , articleShaila Mehra will lead inclusion and diversity initiatives within the college.
Date: Jun 03, 2020 -
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Transitional advising at Virginia Tech gives students major options , articleAdvising focus gives Virginia Tech students the opportunity to work one-on-one with an academic advisor to explore, plan, and implement the process of choosing a major.
Date: Jan 17, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech introduces new visual arts minor , articleNot just for artists – Virginia Tech’s visual arts and society minor makes artistic and creative exploration easily attainable for students of any major. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics majors are some of its biggest fans.
Date: Nov 27, 2019 -
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Students use undergraduate research to explore disabilities in new Pathways minor , articleLaura Beaudet, a junior psychology major, has aspirations for a career in special education. Through her pursuit of a Pathways minor in disabilities studies, she has learned a great deal about herself and the people around her.
Date: Jul 10, 2019 -
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Summer Institute 2019 encourages faculty and staff to strive for 'inclusive excellence' , articleThe annual institute is a two-day professional development event for faculty, advisors, and other administrators working with Virginia Tech’s First-Year Experience courses, Pathways to General Education, or the HHMI Inclusive Excellence Grant.
Date: Jun 27, 2019