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Virginia Tech leads multimillion-dollar project for women's health , articleA team of researchers from across the country will investigate the connection between hormones and vaginal tissue health in a project funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Date: Sep 29, 2026 - -
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Experts available: UN General Assembly, AI and air traffic control, midterm elections, oil prices, and extreme weather , articleVirginia Tech experts are available this week to discuss top news stories, including the U.S. and Iranian presidents speaking at the UN, Al tools for air traffic control, the stakes for both parties (and AI) in the midterms, rapidly rising oil prices, and weather extremes. To schedule an interview with any of them or if you need analysis on other topics, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Sep 21, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Austin Phoenix talks about drone defense , articleAustin Phoenix joined Virginia Tech’s “Curious Conversations” to talk about unmanned aerial systems, commonly called drones, the challenges they present to the defense sector, and the work university researchers are doing to help better understand and mitigate any potential threats. “Curious Conversations” is available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple.
Date: Sep 21, 2026 - -
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Research team advances the future of distributed mobile networks , articleVirginia Tech National Security Institute, the Institute for Advanced Computing, and Lockheed Martin collaborate on this Future G project.
Date: Sep 15, 2026 - -
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Narcisa Pricope named director of research and development for the Center for Geospatial Information Technology , articlePricope will help expand CGIT’s research portfolio, cultivate partnerships with federal agencies, industry, and academic collaborators, and support the development of innovative geospatial technologies and decision-support tools.
Date: Sep 01, 2026 - -
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Nation’s drone defenses bolstered by new center , articleVirginia Tech’s Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership and National Security Institute are partnering with the U.S. Army to open a Counter-UAS Testing and Research Center to test, evaluate, and improve the nation’s detection systems.
Date: Aug 28, 2026 - -
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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approves decrease in medical school tuition, and veterinary hospital project , articleThe board approved a tuition rate reduction for in-state medical school students, a capital expansion project for the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and representation for Hokie Ventures, a nonprofit organization committed to help Athletics.
Date: Aug 26, 2026 - -
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Media Advisory: Virginia Tech opens new Counter-UAS Testing and Research Center to develop drone defense capability for the U.S. Army and civilian infrastructure , articleConflicts around the world have highlighted the alarming speed at which drones and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are advancing, posing a major threat to law enforcement, soldiers, and critical infrastructure. As the importance and need for counter-UAS technology grows, Virginia Tech has established a state-of-the-art facility for counter-UAS research and operationally relevant testing.
Date: Aug 19, 2026 - -
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Undersea warfare capabilities to be advanced with new partnership , articleVirginia Tech National Security Institute researchers are partnering with maritime defense contractor Sparton to support maritime domain awareness and develop advanced undersea warfare capabilities.
Date: Jul 27, 2026 - -
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Student Fulbright scholars extend the university's global reach , articleWith 31 Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants over the past decade, Hokies continue to teach, research, and build connections around the world. Recent and incoming recipients share how those experiences are shaping their careers.
Date: Jul 07, 2026 - -
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Accelerating Future AirspaceFrom pioneering safety advancements and assisting with federal regulations to helping industry partners make history and helping the general public see the technology’s potential, Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership researchers have been at the forefront of setting the global standard for how airspace is safely used, enjoyed, and protected.
Date: Jun 24, 2026 - -
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Autonomous vehicle competition puts experiential learning on display , videoVirginia Tech's autonomous vehicle team traveled to George Mason University for the East Coast RTX Autonomous Vehicle Competition. Part of the team are students in the RTX Fellowship Program through the Hume Center and some will receive class participation credit through the Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering.
Date: May 22, 2026 - -
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Students share research at Virginia capital , articleHosted by the Network for Undergraduate Research in Virginia, the showcase in Richmond brought together students from colleges and universities across the commonwealth, including Hannah Blake, Morgan Lundberg, and Bryan Tomer, to present their work to lawmakers and agency officials.
Date: May 04, 2026 - -
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Class of 2026: Hannah Petersen charts her own course in electrical engineering , articleHannah Petersen, a senior electrical engineering student at Virginia Tech, was named the Outstanding Senior for the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Date: May 01, 2026 - -
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Team works to deliver wireless power through sound waves , articleShima Shahab is leading a team that is using acoustic energy waves to send power to batteries that might be difficult to access.
Date: Apr 27, 2026 - -
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Faculty members' AI expertise accelerates U.S. Navy preparedness , articleFaculty members at the Virginia Tech National Security Institute are leveraging their knowledge in artificial intelligence to help civilian researchers and engineers for the U.S Navy keep pace with emerging technologies and threats.
Date: Mar 31, 2026 - -
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Commonwealth Cyber Initiative expands efforts to protect critical infrastructure from cyberattacks , articleThe initiative funded 19 projects for a total of $1.9 million to support critical infrastructure cybersecurity in such industries as transportation, power grids, water, supply chain, manufacturing, Internet of Things, health care, and communications networks.
Date: Mar 11, 2026 - -
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Virginia Tech joins government and industry leaders in Northern Virginia to launch new innovation district , articleLeaders from across the innovation ecosystem gathered at the National Landing Experience Center on Feb. 11 to mark the launch of the National Innovation Quarter, a landmark innovation district that stretches across locations in Arlington and Alexandria.
Date: Feb 23, 2026 - -
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Experts share top cybersecurity concerns for 2026 , articleAs 2026 moves forward, a collection of Virginia Tech cybersecurity experts based in the greater Washington, D.C. area predict the trends that will define this year.
Date: Feb 09, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Patrick Huber talks about dark matter detection , articleHuber explained the significance of neutrinos in the universe, the methods used to detect dark matter, and the interdisciplinary nature of the research.
Date: Feb 02, 2026 -
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