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Experts discuss ramifications of court cases addressing social media addiction in children , articleA trial has gotten underway in California that accuses corporate giants Meta and YouTube of intentionally engineering their products to make children become addicted. Virginia Tech social media expert Megan Duncan and political communications expert Cayce Myers discuss the possible impacts of the case and the wider implications for consumers and public policy.
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From English major to the Coast Guard , articleCourtney Woodley's story is a reminder that the ability to read, write, and communicate can take you anywhere.
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Record $20 million gift to empower tomorrow’s doctors to serve , articleJim '74 and Augustine '71 Smith's record generosity will help aspiring doctors overcome cost barriers to realizing their potential and will enhance the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine’s ability to serve as a pipeline of talent to numerous communities that need physicians.
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Experts available: Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance, the Winter Olympics, Valentine's Day, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance, the Winter Olympics, Valentine's Day, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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Romance films shape expectations of love, experts say , articleWith Valentine’s Day approaching, Virginia Tech experts Sarah Ovink and Rose Wesche discuss how fictional love stories influence expectations for real-life relationships.
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Creating a welcoming environment for students , articleJosh Thompson, an alumnus of English and a doctoral student in the School of Education, is building a study abroad course to help rural students see their environment from a global perspective.
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'What research can do for a community': New center dives into Arctic research , articleThe Center for Sustainable Engagement in the Arctic aims to transform how Arctic research is conducted. Led by Director Cana Uluak Itchuaqiyaq, it prioritizes listening to Indigenous leadership to create sustainable solutions and foster connections with resources at the university and beyond.
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Bad Bunny’s all-Spanish halftime show could redefine Latin music on America’s biggest stage, experts say , articleThis year’s Super Bowl halftime show by Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican rapper and singer, is likely to be historic. That’s because it will be performed solely in Spanish. Craig Arthur, who teaches hip-hop studies and Christopher Campo-Bowen, an assistant professor of musicology in the School of Performing Arts at Virginia Tech, share their perspective on his impact and influence.
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Expert explains how two unlikely teams landed Super Bowl berths , articleBefore the season, both the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots were expected to win only 8.5 games, according to Virginia Tech sport media analytics expert Matthew Zimmerman.
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Experts available: Winter weather, power bills, Super Bowl, Winter Olympics, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including winter weather, the Super Bowl, Winter Olympics, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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$10 million gift to fuel transdisciplinary data science , articleTom and Cathie Woteki, an alumni couple who made profound contributions to the fields of public health and applications of enterprise computing in their careers, have made a $10 million estate gift commitment to endow multiple faculty positions or fellowships, as well as create graduate fellowships, in the College of Science and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
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A new spin on ADHD treatment , articleResearchers are studying how DJing and hip-hop music production could help improve ADHD symptoms in young adults through creative, non-drug therapy.
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‘Bridgerton’ resonates amid romance boom, expert explains , articleVirginia Tech expert Netta Baker said the series is part of a broader resurgence of romance across books, television, and online communities. She explores the series’ popularity, and how social media communities like BookTok are breathing new life into the genre.
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European affairs expert explains Greenland's geopolitical appeal , articleYannis Stivachtis, a European affairs expert at Virginia Tech, explains the history of the island territory’s appeal.
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In memoriam: David Burr, professor emeritus of history , articleBurr joined the university’s history department in 1966, where he taught medieval history.
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A leap into the unknown , articleFormer Virginia Tech All-American diver Kaylea Arnett '16 is competing internationally as a high diver, plunging into various bodies of water from platforms as high as 70 feet in the air — and loving it.
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Road map charts new course for state Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission , articleDrawing on data and community insight, the Center for Economic and Community Engagement helped shape a strategy to drive growth across Southern and Southwest Virginia.
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Even threat of Federal Reserve’s independence can imperil accountability, says expert , articleThe criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, approved by a longtime ally of President Trump, “marks a critical test of central bank independence in the U.S. that goes well beyond a technical dispute over a building renovation,” according to Virginia Tech economist David Bieri.
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How this English graduate became a leader in nursing accreditation , articleListening deeply, something she learned from years of interpreting literature, helps Jennifer Butlin '92 unify educators, policymakers, and practitioners around shared interests and goals as the executive director of the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
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Experts examine issues raised by the U.S. extraction of the Venezuelan president , articleThe U.S. military’s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has raised complex questions about foreign policy, executive authority, and long-term regional stability, according to to Virginia Tech political scientists Paul Avey and Karen Hult.
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James Klagge honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 40 years, Klagge made significant research contributions to the study of the history of early analytic philosophy.
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A powerful, interdisciplinary lens to view problems , articleFueled by the support of alumnus David H. Kellogg ’82, who recently made a $16 million gift commitment to endow the David H. Kellogg Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, Virginia Tech has become a national leader in the field, with sizable growth in the number of students who have majored or minored in what is widely known as PPE.
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Beyond the mic: How one class teaches ethical, purposeful podcasting , articleIn the class, students are challenged to dig deeper in blending research, audio production, and ethical journalism.
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Experts explain appeal of holiday rom-coms , articleVirginia Tech experts unpack the reasons that people are drawn to feel-good, formulaic films at the holidays.
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3,200 students to be honored with degrees at fall commencement , articleThe University Commencement ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. ET Friday, Dec. 19, with the Graduate School Commencement ceremony following at 2:30 p.m. ET. Both events will be available via livestream video from the university homepage for those unable to attend in person.
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