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Expert discusses pope selection process, what it means for the Catholic Church's future , articleThough the selection of a new pope is a historical process, today it also brings questions about how a new Catholic leader will approach decisions in light of world views and events
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College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences to celebrate outstanding alumni , articleDuring the April 25 event, the college will recognize alumni from each school and department with Distinguished Alumni or Rising Star awards. Three alumni will be inducted into the college’s Hall of Honor.
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Meet the Corps of Cadets leaders for the spring semester , articleThese leaders make up the cadet chain of command and are responsible for the planning and operations of the corps every day.
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Aspire! Awards recipients embrace leadership to empower communities , articleVirginia Tech students, faculty, and staff are recognized for their commitment to Student Affairs’ Aspirations for Student Learning.
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Project uses AI, crowdsourcing to piece together history through photos , articleKurt Luther's Civil War Photo Sleuth digital archive project has expanded and evolved into a nonprofit organization since its inception in 2018. Luther and co-creator Ron Coddington will discuss the project at Tech on Tap on April 24.
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Bryan Randall tackles a new challenge , articleRandall wasn't looking to get into college coaching, but a random phone led to the former Virginia Tech quarterback accepting an opportunity at William & Mary and getting back into a sport in which he enjoyed great success.
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A celebration of Nikki Giovanni's legacy , articleA celebration of life for renowned poet and former Virginia Tech professor, Nikki Giovanni, will be held on Sunday, June 8, at 2 p.m. at Moss Arts Center.
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Experts available: Tariff confusion, political violence, Easter symbols, true crime popularity, World Quantum Day, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss the economic impact of President Trump's tariff changes, the rise in political violence, the history of Easter symbols, why true crime is so popular, what World Quantum Day is, and more.
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How did a bunny and colored eggs become Easter symbols? An expert has some answers , articleThe story involves a mix of pagan rituals, Christian traditions, and 19th century European folklore.
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An operatic novel meets ballet in ‘Tetra Nova’ , articleWords and ballet come together for Sophia Terazawa, assistant visiting professor in the Department of English, with the launch of her debut novel. A collaboration with the Roanoke Ballet Theatre brings a world steeped in drama, movement, and occasional silences to the Moss Arts Center.
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Caroline Blom wins first place at Giovanni-Steger Poetry Prize ceremony , articleBlom, a sophomore majoring in English literature and professional and technical writing, won first place and $1,500 for her poem “How to Get a Happy Life."
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Virginia Tech names 10 new Bouchet Scholars for 2025 , articleThe scholars will attend the honor society's annual conference at Yale University.
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Virginia Tech economists weigh in on tariff impacts , articleGlobal stock markets are volatile as a result of President Donald Trump’s widespread tariff announcements. The big question now: Is the United States headed for a recession? The short answer from Virginia Tech economists and policy experts Jadrian Wooten, David Bieri, and Dimitris Tsarouhas is no, not yet, but we’re getting close. They break down the warning signs, how trade policy could tip the balance, and what it means for jobs, consumers, and the broader economy.
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Sports media students step up to the plate through growing baseball league pipeline , articleMany baseball teams have established pipelines with Virginia Tech, selecting sports media and analytics students to be their voice for the season.
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College of Engineering graduate programs ranked highly in latest U.S. News & World Report , articleFour of the College of Engineering’s individual graduate programs are among the top 10 nationally and numerous others ranked in the top 50, as the U.S. News & World Report released its graduate school rankings Tuesday
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Expert analyzes what makes true crime stories so captivating , articleFans of the genre known as “true crime” have no shortage of books, television shows, and movies to choose from. Virginia Tech English Department instructor Ingrid Johnson, who is teaching a course on the subject this semester with 500 students enrolled, answered questions about the public’s fascination with this genre and the broader societal implications.
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Experts available: Market chaos and the potential of a recession, America's infrastructure woes, is Elon Musk helping or hurting Republicans, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including the market chaos in response to tariffs, American's infrastructure woes, whether Elon Musk is helping or hurting Republicans, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Shalini Misra talks about technology's impact on the Appalachian Trail , articleMisra explained the tensions between traditional hiking experiences and modern technology and emphasized the need for a balance between accessibility and preservation of natural environments.
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Problem-solving cells called pericytes could inspire a new species of supercomputer , articleA group of engineering and philosophy researchers are looking to the cells’ little-known clustering behavior for computing inspiration.
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Aspire! Awards honors recipients' commitment to uplifting the student experience at Virginia Tech , articleStudent Affairs recognized students, faculty, and staff who embrace the Aspirations for Student Learning during their time at Virginia Tech.
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Economic expert on auto tariffs, motives and consequences , articlePresident Donald Trump has announced plans to impose 25 percent tariffs on imported passenger vehicles, light trucks, and parts such and engines and transmissions. Virginia Tech global finance expert David Bieri answered questions about potential positive and negative effects of the tariffs for the auto industry, auto workers, and consumers.
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Significant collection of Civil War letters between general and his wife finds a new home at Virginia Tech , articleThe letters between Gen. Gabriel C. Wharton and his wife, Anne “Nannie” Radford Wharton, were written between 1863-65 and provide insight into Southwest Virginia life during tumultuous wartime and detail the couple’s opinions, love, ambitions, fears, and frustrations from both battlefield and homefront perspectives.
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Experts available: Trump third term, tariffs & automakers, TikTok ban deadline, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news including the potential of a third term for Donald Trump, tariffs, the TikTok ban deadline, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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Graduate School honors students, faculty, and staff at annual awards reception , articleAward winners included the graduate students of the year and students who received the service excellence award, graduate teaching assistance excellence awards, and outstanding dissertation and thesis awards.
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Technology on the trail: Appalachian Trail managers say pervasive use of digital devices harms trail experience , articleIn Virginia Tech research, trail managers reported that technology, specifically social media, has led to the trail’s degradation, overcrowding, and the spread of misinformation among hikers.
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