All College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences News and Stories
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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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10 faculty members named to endowed chairs, professorships, and fellowships , articleThe Virginia Tech Board of Visitors appointed 10 faculty members to endowed chairs, professorships, and fellowships at its Nov. 18 meeting.
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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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Class of 2025: Cadet Regan Goger turns hard lessons into leadership opportunities , articleGoger came to Virginia Tech and its Corps of Cadets after she had enlisted in the Army National Guard and deployed to Kuwait for a year as an intelligence analyst. Now, she will commission as an officer in the U.S. Army.
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Class of 2025: Brooke Wager turns love of English into path to law school , articleWager, who double majored in professional and technical writing and English with a pre-law option, will graduate as the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences' Phi Kappa Phi Senior Medallion recipient.
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Alum shares leadership lessons from his rise through the FBI , articleWhen Stephen Laycock ’91 walked into the FBI on career day, he knew where he wanted to go, but the path wasn’t obvious. An English degree, sharp communication skills, and a drive for opportunity propelled him from intern to executive assistant director of the FBI’s Intelligence Branch.
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Federal grant boosts effort to grow Virginia's youth mental health workforce , articleThe grant provides a $25,000 annual stipend to seven graduate students working with underserved populations, helping to fill a critical need for mental health professionals in areas of Virginia that need them most.
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Next-generation neuroscience studies the infant brain in motion , articleThe Human Magnetometry Laboratory at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC is developing magnetoencephalography techniques to study brain activity during natural social interactions between parents and their babies.
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Class of 2025: Bryanna Batts turns an interdisciplinary education into a global stage , articleBatts’ interdisciplinary path in theatre, public relations, and sales highlights how experiential learning fuels personal and professional growth.
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From students to stewards of campus , articleMore than 50 Virginia Tech alumni support the care, maintenance, and development of the university through their roles with the Division of Facilities.
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New name, same mission: Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning drives sustainable solutions , articleThe school recently renamed the Urban Affairs and Planning program to Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning to clearly convey the scope of both research activities and academic programs.
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Inspired to serve , articleThe mission of a fall societal health class inspired a Christiansburg resident to not only contribute financially, but to lend a hand on a student work trip to West Virginia.
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H.U.G. Leader program creates generational impact for communication students , articleThe H.U.G. leader program in the School of Communication helps first-year students build community and adjust to college life, contributing to an average 93 percent first-year retention rate since 2018.
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Immersive poetry exhibit honors the memory of Nikki Giovanni , articleOn Dec. 9, the first anniversary of her passing, Giovanni’s presence and poetry will be on display in a special multimedia exhibit in the Cube at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech. It will also be on display at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria in early 2026.
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Experts: Why landlines make sense for parents in digital age , articleIf you have a child, chances are you’ve already been asked, “When can I have a cellphone?” For many kids, a smartphone is at the top of their Christmas wishlist. But a growing number of parents are putting something more old-fashioned under the tree this year: a landline. Virginia Tech child psychology and development experts say this trend is a positive shift, explaining its benefits, potential drawbacks, and other ways parents can manage their child’s use of smartphone technology.
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In memoriam: Nicolas 'Nico' Braun, former Virginia Tech student , articleBraun passed away Nov. 12 following a vehicle crash in Brookline, Massachusetts.
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Patrick Salmons talks about the history of the banjo , articleSalmons explored the banjo’s origins, its cultural roots, how racism and minstrelsy shaped its perception, and the music industry’s influence on the instrument.
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Cadets honored with flag detail at the Virginia game , articleCadets Eleanor Saunier and Marren Otani were chosen to receive the flags at the last regular season football game.
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Putting rural health front and center in research , articleBrittany Howell is being recognized for her efforts to ensure mothers and infants from rural Virginia are represented in child development studies.
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Holiday season story ideas: Travel, avoiding foodborne illnesses, budgeting, scams, and more , articleThe holiday season is full of joy and traditions, and it can also bring a few headaches. Whether you’re keeping your pets out of trouble, protecting your wallet from scammers, caring for holiday plants, or navigating family dynamics, Virginia Tech experts offer advice to help you through it all.
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Experts available: Tariffs & holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas trees, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news and holiday topics including tariffs and the impact on the holidays, food safety, cooking with invasive species, Christmas trees, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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Cadets honored through flag tradition at Florida State, Miami games , articleFirst-year cadets Owen Braza, Maia Timm, and Henry Garcia-Feria and junior Cadet Aisha Nurudin Watley were honored by being chosen to receive the flags at the football games.
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Three faculty members recognized with 2025 Jacob A. Lutz III Award for Eminent Scholars , articleWalid Saad, Joseph Eska, and Robert Gourdie, whose work spans wireless communications to Celtic linguistics to cardiac biology, were honored during the university's annual research awards ceremony, Celebrating Scholarly Excellence.
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Experts available: Government shutdown stalemate ends, flights delayed, SNAP benefits, yams vs sweet potatoes, more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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