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Can AI tools help in an emergency? Research is guiding that question , articleEmergency managers in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area are helping to inform a Virginia Tech research team’s ongoing analysis to determine the ways that artificial intelligence can help crisis and emergency managers do their work better.
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Virginia Tech to honor 3,100 graduates at fall commencement , articleThe University Commencement ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. ET. The Graduate School ceremony will follow 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 2024: Whitney Jackim finds community and inspiration through fashion , articleJackim, a fashion merchandising and design major, draws inspiration from her grandmother, who taught her how to use a sewing machine as a child. After graduation, she will continue research and work with Virginia Tech's Oris Glisson Historic Costume and Textile Collection.
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Class of 2024: Cadet Bray Sehnert puts leadership practice into place , articleSehnert will commission into the U.S. Marine Corps on Dec. 20.
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Bridging English and technology , articleWhat happens when a liberal arts student takes on the challenge of communicating the complexities of the tech world? Through an internship with Network Infrastructure and Services, Kate Stanko discovered the power of technical writing to bridge the gap between complicated technology and everyday users.
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Insights from the intersection of research and English , articleHailey Richards, an English and political science major, is a research assistant on a team examining transcripts and analyzing the experiences of patients who have received blood from people vaccinated from COVID-19.
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In memoriam: Nikki Giovanni, renowned poet, activist, and Virginia Tech legend , articleMany Hokies can attest to the power of Giovanni’s words - both spoken and written. She is known around the world for her poetry, essays, and written work that delve into social issues, such as race and gender, and call for action.
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Experts available: Syrian revolution, winter weather, 'Wicked', holiday shopping tips, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss the shocking Syrian revolution, winter weather forecasts, the economics of "Wicked", gifts to encourage STEM, holiday shopping cybersecurity tips and more.
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Virginia Tech experts provide holiday season tips and insights , articleVirginia Tech has a plethora of experts representing many disciplines available for interviews on a variety of holiday-connected topics and research. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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Educational diplomacy: Virginia Tech showcases transatlantic policy expertise in the nation's capital , articleThe Washington, D.C., conference drew embassy staff, political and think tank representatives, academic experts, and students to discuss the future of European Union and U.S. relations.
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Cybercrime expert explains how to guard against new scammer tactics , articleThe potential for record-breaking online sales this holiday season unfortunately signifies opportunities for holiday scams, and as technology advances, so do the tactics of scammers. Virginia Tech cybercrime expert Katalin Parti shared tips for new scammer tactics to guard against, through the holiday season and beyond.
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Joel Peters named as director of School of Public and International Affairs , articleAs part of his vision for the school, Peters hopes to expand experiential learning, strengthen local partnerships, and prepare students to navigate an increasingly interconnected world.
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Pioneering veterinary scientist Margie Lee to deliver fall 2024 University Commencement address , articleLee, a groundbreaking researcher and Virginia Tech alumna, will address graduates on Friday, Dec. 20. She serves as associate dean for research and graduate studies at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Shared governance in action: The faculty perspective , articleVirginia Tech's governance system allows community members to be heard and represented.
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Experts available: Holiday shopping days, Biden pardons Hunter, '100 Days of Solitude', understanding neurdivergence, recycling plastics, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss the growing collection of shopping holidays, President Biden's pardon of his son Hunter, the new Netflix show "One Hundred Years of Solitude", understanding and accommodating neurodivergence, recycling plastic waste, and more.
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Cadets highlighted the colors at the Virginia game , articleFirst-year Cadets Vince Manzo, Nolan Russell, and Daniel Chua received the flags at Saturday’s football game.
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Corps of Cadets alumna 2nd Lt. Maggie Richmond named Virginia game Hokie Hero , articleRichmond is deployed to Poland in support of Operation European Assure, Deter, and Reinforce.
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New Provost’s Leadership Development Program teaches faculty to lead where they are , articleOnly a few of the 22 faculty members in the eight-month Leading in Place cohort, launched this fall, are serving in formal leadership roles. But the Faculty Affairs–designed program embraces the idea that everyone is a leader — and that it's wise to cultivate leadership skills no matter your position.
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Community partnerships help Roanoke-based counselor education program bridge mental health care gaps , articleMaster’s degree students at the Virginia Tech Roanoke Center increase the region’s access to mental health services while also getting a “heavy dose of reality” through experiences with at-risk youth, underserved communities, and local schools.
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NBA writer, Virginia Tech alum, shares career insights with students , articleJohn Schuhmann is the author of power rankings – among many other analyses – for NBA.com.
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Virginia Tech professor helps grow future of agriscience teachers , articleThe Stem-It Up2 program is designed to help middle and high school agriculture teachers address curriculum shortages in their fields.
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In memoriam: Gary Wamsley, professor emeritus, School of Public and International Affairs , articleWamsley joined Virginia Tech in 1977, where he founded the school’s Center for Public Administration and Policy and served as its director.
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Using investigative tools to fortify small business cybersecurity , articleThrough the core skills of open-source investigation, Kurt Luther and his students helped local small businesses in the D.C. area fortify their cybersecurity.
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Capt. Brandon Donahue, 1st Lt. Mame Ngom, 1st Lt. Melonie Herndon named Duke game Hokie Heroes , articleThe three Hokie Heroes are deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Prosperity Guardian, Operation Inherent Resolve, and Operation Spartan Shield.
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Netflix shines new light on ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude,’ expert illuminates classic novel’s timeless appeal , articleConsidered a monumental achievement in world literature, Nobel Prize winner Gabriel García Márquez’s novel “One Hundred Years of Solitude” will soon be introduced to new audiences through a Netflix adaptation of the book. Jacqueline Bixler, a Virginia Tech expert on Latin American theater, literature, and culture, discusses what hat has kept this novel relevant to changing times through the decades.
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