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With fellowship, history professor to record life of human rights legend , articleAmanda Demmer, associate professor of history, has received a research fellowship from the National Endowment for the Humanities to write a biography on Ginetta Sagan, a leader in the international human rights movement after World War II.
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Experts available: Measles outbreak, airport Wi-Fi security, avoiding a government shutdown, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including measles, avoiding a government shutdown, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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Author Charles Yu talks writing, representation, and the Asian American experience , articleThe author of the critically acclaimed, genre-bending “Interior Chinatown” and writer for the HBO series “Westworld” comes to the Moss Arts Center on Tuesday, March 25, at 7:30 p.m.
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'The door that was open for me' - Virginia Tech alumnus reflects on his journey as an educator , articleJerry Jones’ life is a testament to resilience. After a 50-year teaching career, the alumnus and author reflects on his long education journey.
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Experts offer insight on U.S.-Ukraine deal, European relations , articleFrom the U.S. halting military support to Ukraine to America’s role in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, two experts on international relations at Virginia Tech share their insights on the country’s handling of foreign affairs.
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Experts analyzes Trump’s address to Congress , articlePresident Donald Trump’s first address to Congress during his second term broke a record for length as he celebrated his administration’s swift actions during its first six weeks. Virginia Tech political communications expert Cayce Myers and political scientist Karen Hult share their analyses of the significance of the president’s speech and the Democratic Party’s response.
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Whole Health Consortium at Virginia Tech funds teams to tackle community health challenges , articleFive multidisciplinary teams received seed grants to develop community-informed solutions for better health.
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Humanities program sparks creativity, curiosity for middle schoolers , articleThirty middle schoolers from across the New River and Roanoke valleys are enrolled in a Saturday humanities program at Virginia Tech studying linguistics, literature, creative fantasy writing, philosophy, and theatre courses.
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Secrets of Oscar night red carpet fashion, shared by an expert , article“If they get it right, a star’s Oscar night style can set their career for life and keep them on everyone’s mind for decades to come, whether they win or not,” says Stephany Greene, a fashion designer and stylist who teaches in Virginia Tech’s fashion merchandising and design program. Greene shares her expertise on fashion trends and the tremendous behind-the-scenes efforts that create the looks seen on Oscar night.
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Hokies rally together for another record-breaking Giving Day , articleIn just 24 hours, more than 24,100 Hokies around the world stepped up to raise more than $21 million for Virginia Tech on Giving Day.
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Escaping to freedom , articleThe Dangerous Harbor: Finding Escaped Unfree Laborers in the 17th Century research project resurrects, digitizes, and illuminates the voices of indentured servants, enslaved people, and forced laborers who sought freedom through the waters of the Chesapeake Bay in colonial America.
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Experts available: Winter storms, Russia-Ukraine war, flu season, ultrasound treatments, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss news in the headlines, including another round of winter storms, the latest on U.S. involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war, the worst flu season in more than a decade, using ultrasound technology to treat cancer, and electric cars generating lower non-exhaust emissions than their combustion counterparts.
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Everyday Ut Prosim: How engineering student Omar Almasri serves at the Engagement Center for Creative Aging , articleThe biological systems engineering senior isn't just a volunteer at Virginia Tech’s Engagement Center for Creative Aging. For the older adult participants, he's a dear friend — and the feeling is mutual.
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Student Affairs Aspire! Awards recognize recipients' passion for progress , articleStudent Affairs celebrates students and faculty or staff who exemplify the Aspirations for Student Learning through their roles at Virginia Tech.
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Ethics Bowl team takes its prowess for arguing civilly to the national stage , articleThe team's six student members will compete in the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl National Competition Feb. 22-23 in Norfolk, where they will face off against the country’s best teams.
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Battlefield tourism research puts graduate assistants on the front lines , articleStudents gain valuable field experience while helping the Center for Economic and Community Engagement study battlefield tourism’s economic impact in the Shenandoah Valley.
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Experts available: Impact of tariffs on steel, aluminum, confirmation votes, myths and facts about chocolate and your health, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including tariffs, confirmation votes, and Valentine's Day. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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Romance fiction rules the bookshelves, expert explains reasons , articleLove is in the air on Valentine’s Day and so is romantic reading. The popular romance genre typically sees a significant sales bump around Feb. 14, but in general it is experiencing a renewed surge, says Netta Baker, an English instructor and expert on popular romance and romantasy. She discusses the reasons why romance rules the bookshelves.
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2025 Academy Award front-runners: Experts provide context, dissect controversies , articleThe slate of contenders for the 2025 Oscars for Best Picture produced some unexpected front runners among the expected candidates. Experts at Virginia Tech shared their thoughts on why these movies should — or shouldn’t — stand out among their peers.
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Destiny Haley’s bridge experience editing a research journal , articleHaley, a senior English literature major, defies the typical image of "research" by contributing to Philologia, the student research journal for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
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Vice Provost for Undergraduate Academic Affairs Rachel Holloway to retire , articleThrough her 36 years at Virginia Tech, Holloway has maintained a singular focus on students and exerted a transformative impact on the undergraduate experience.
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Faculty club pop-up events spark connection and collaboration , articleTeaching and research faculty are creating a sense of community at a series of Faculty Affairs-planned events that facilitate "intellectual socializing."
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Rap takes center stage at Super Bowl , articleThis Sunday, Kendrick Lamar will become the first solo rap artist in history to headline a Super Bowl halftime show. The co-founders of hip-hop studies at Virginia Tech discuss the significance of his performance and why hip-hop scholarship is important.
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Q&A: Experts break down potential tariff impacts , articleTwo Virginia Tech professors explain tariffs, break down arguments for and against them, and discuss how they may impact consumers, markets, and other nations.
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Super Bowl experts: Fan fatigue, commercial expectations, Kendrick Lamar, and more , articleFor most people, the Super Bowl isn’t just about the game. For many, the food, commercials, and entertainment take center stage. See what these Virginia Tech experts have to say about Sunday's big game.
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