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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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What to know about tariffs , 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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Students use Campus internEXP to their advantage , articleCampus internEXP creates on-campus internship opportunities for students – and students who have participated in it overwhelmingly speak highly of all the program offers.
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Experts available: Looming effects of tariffs, D.C. helicopter-plane collision, Super Bowl, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news including Trump's looming tariffs, the plane-helicopter collision in D.C., the Super Bowl, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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Despite history on the line, expert says fans may feel Super Bowl fatigue , articleWhen the Kansas City Chiefs meet the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans Sunday, February 9, they will be aiming for a historic three-peat. While seven prior teams have won back-to-back Lombardi Trophies, the Chiefs can be the first ever to claim three straight. And yet, even as interest in the team and the NFL spiked last year, especially with the introduction of Taylor Swift fans to the game, that enthusiasm may be waning.
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Trump’s interests in Europe and the barriers they pose, EU expert explains , articlePresident Donald Trump began his new term with European policy goals that include a swift end to the Russia-Ukraine war, a proposal for the United States to control Greenland, and using tariffs to country a trade deficit with the European Union — all objectives much more easily voiced than accomplished. Virginia Tech international security expert Yannis Stivachtis shares insights into the Trump administration’s motives and challenges.
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Bridge experience helps Sarah Hevener find the right direction , articleHevener, a dual major in public relations and professional and technical writing, interned with a small press only to realize publishing wasn’t the right fit for her. Now, she’s pursuing opportunities in higher education, turning an unexpected internship outcome into a stepping stone for success.
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Experts available: Tariffs & stock market volatility, invisible dangers of radon, red dye no. 3, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including tariffs and the stock market, radon awareness, red dye no. 3, confirmation hearings, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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Student reflects on living abroad during London Calling! trip , articleCarol Rector, a junior professional and technical writing major, watched Shakespeare at the Globe Theatre, explored London’s vibrant neighborhoods, amd found confidence and lifelong friendships. Led by Department of English faculty, London Calling! offers students the chance to learn through the city’s rich history, culture, and art.
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'Right person, right officer, right job': Alumnus helps oversee Israel-Lebanon ceasefire , articleOn Nov. 27, U.S. Army officials sent Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers III ’96, a native of Giles County who works as a commander in the U.S. Special Operations Command Central to Beirut, Lebanon, for the “implementation and monitoring mechanism” of the cessation of hostilities between Israel and Lebanon.
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Journalist resource: Experts look ahead to the top stories of 2025 , articleWith the Trump administration’s promises of transformative policies across the economy, international relations, and climate action, Virginia Tech's experts are ready to add insights and context to your stories. To schedule an interview with any of our experts on the top stories of the year, email mediarelations@vt.edu.
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Peter Schmitthenner honored with emeritus status , articleSchmitthenner made significant contributions to academic scholarship on the history of South India.
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Benjamin Bagby to bring ‘Beowulf’ to life in gripping solo spoken performance , articleExperience the epic tale as it was heard over 1,000 years ago. Bagby will deliver two performances on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 6 and 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church.
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School of Neuroscience and Language Sciences Program recognized with University Exemplary Department or Program Award , articleThe 2024 award, given annually by the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, honored efforts to create accessible and engaging undergraduate research programs.
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The precedents for Trump’s and Biden’s use of pardon power, expert discusses , articleThe 24 hours between the end of former President Joe Biden’s administration and the start of President Donald Trump’s second term saw unusual uses of a president’s constitutional power to pardon. Virginia Tech political expert Karen Hult discussed historical precedents for these pardons and what effects they could have on the partisan and governing landscape.
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Supreme Court ruling on TikTok, expert explains consequences , articleThe Supreme Court upheld a new law banning the China corporation-owned social media app TikTok, opening a path without precedent in the social media landscape. Virginia Tech media and political communications expert Cayce Myers shared thoughts on the decision’s significance and consequences.
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Expert discusses what to expect at Trump inauguration , articleVirginia Tech political expert Cayce Myers expects Donald Trump inaugural speech to spotlight his America First agenda and signify a return of the MAGA movement's dominance within U.S. politics.
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New River Battalion tops national ranking for second year , articleThe battalion, which includes Virginia Tech and Radford University’s Army ROTC programs, is ranked No. 1 out of 274 programs.
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Meta ends fact-checking programs, experts discuss motivations, consequences , articleSocial media company Meta will end its fact-checking programs, with platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Threads shifting to a crowdsourcing model similar to X's Community Notes. Virginia Tech experts Megan Duncan, Cayce Myers, and Julia Feerrar offer insights as to how effective crowdsourced fact-checking could be, and how users can guard against misinformation.
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What a magic school bus taught us about science education , articleMatthew Wisnioski, associate professor in Virginia Tech’s Department of Science, Technology, and Society, received a National Science Foundation grant to explore the history of “The Magic School Bus,” and to better understand how multimedia, educational entertainment experiments transformed science education.
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