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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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University Libraries project helps athletes 'train and play smarter' , articleThe Applied Research in Immersive Experiences and Simulations team uses virtual video and artificial intelligence to create digital twins of football plays, allowing players and coaches to step into the action virtually and see from multiple perspectives.
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Building connections and careers , articleThe annual retreat, hosted by Virginia Tech, served as a networking opportunity for residents to share experiences, strengthen skills, and envision future career pathways.
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Experts available: VA elections, Halloween, Daylight Saving, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news including the Virginia elections on Nov. 4, Halloween, Daylight Saving, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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Tyler Walters receives national award for digital preservation efforts , articleWalters, dean of the University Libraries, has worked on digital preservation initiatives throughout his career and his leadership has contributed to the creation and success of several organizations that address the challenges of digital stewardship.
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Food history open house to showcase fall flavors and culinary traditions , articleUniversity Libraries’ Special Collections and University Archives will host its third annual Food History Open House on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 5:15-6:45 p.m. on the first floor of Newman Library. The program is free and open to the public.
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Project aims to advance workforce readiness in molecular bioscience , articleAssociate Professor Anne Brown is teaming with Professor Ashley McDonald at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo to enhance the technical and practical data science skills of students studying molecular bioscience.
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How ancient traditions shaped today’s Halloween , articleToday’s Halloween originated from early Pagan and Celtic traditions involving costumes and feasts, says Jennifer Nardine of University Libraries. Monsters, spirits, and fairies were believed to come out on the night of Oct. 31.
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New undergraduate research space aims to bridge gap between academics and industry , articleThe Discovery Lab, housed on an entire floor in the Undergraduate Science Laboratory Building, provides a supportive space to explore, experiment, fail, and learn workforce-ready skills. The lab will host an open house from 1-5 p.m. Oct. 3.
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Printing brains and inspiring research , articleAt the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, neuroscience participants leave studies with something remarkable — a 3D-printed replica of their own brains. The models help researchers studying adolescent decision-making and young adult eating habits keep participants engaged in long-term studies.
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A tail-wagging tour through university history , articleThe exhibition, located on the second floor commons of Newman Library, includes 250 images of campus dogs found in 126 historic student yearbooks and local history from the 1890s to the 2020s, revealing how deeply dogs have been woven into Hokie life.
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Virginia Tech Press' launch builds on decades of open access innovation , articleVirginia Tech Press will carry forward the values that guided Virginia Tech Publishing from the start and will publish peer-reviewed open access scholarship in a wide variety of forms, from monographs and journals to digital humanities projects and open educational resources.
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"Circulating Now, Full Circle" published by Virginia Tech Publishing , articleThe book offers new access to the library’s world-renowned collections spanning eleven centuries and reflecting a wide range of human experience with health and illness across time and place.
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University Libraries highlights inventors’ rights in celebration of Constitution Day , articleThe series' flagship event, The Rights of Inventors: Constitution Day Series Kickoff on Sept. 17, will celebrate the constitutional origins of patents, the history of inventor rights, and their continuing relevance in an era of rapid technological advancement. Commissioner Joseph Guthrie, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will serve as a poster presentation reviewer during the culminating event on Nov. 12.
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Researchers tackle construction industry challenges with support of new pilot funding , articleThe Coalition for Smart Construction at Virginia Tech launched a seed grant program centered around key areas of interest in the construction industry, providing recipients with resources to strengthen their projects so that they can secure external funding.
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Summer Sparks let their research fly , articleA collaboration between the Pamplin College of Business’s Integrated Security Education and Research Center and the Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program , the Summer Spark Series challenged early career researchers to capture their audience in 90-second spark talks.
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When science looks like art , articleAn exhibition at the Reynolds Homestead showcases breathtaking satellite imagery in a collaboration that blends research, creativity, and community engagement.
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Sweet exhibition features summertime staple , articleUniversity Libraries’ Special Collections and University Archives' new exhibition “From Cow to Cone” features a glimpse into the production, marketing, sales, and enjoyment of ice cream.
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Digital Library Platform connects history, science, and community , articleThe digital library aims to unify the university's digital collections and those of regional collaborators into a publicly accessible platform.
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Tina Rost receives CAREER award to explore a new class of modern materials , articleWith a $797,000 National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award, Rost will explore controlling the disorder in a relatively new class of materials called high-entropy ceramics.
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A tasty introduction to digital privacy , articleUniversity Libraries' Cookies & Cookies pop-up table is a playful outreach event that teaches digital privacy through real cookies and interactive games. The initiative helps students make informed choices about online tracking and promotes accessible, everyday digital literacy.
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Nikki Giovanni's iconic words come to life in new exhibition , articleThe immersive experience will debut with recordings of Nikki Giovanni reading two of her poems, “Ego Tripping” and “Nikki Rosa,” from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 8, in the Cube at the Moss Arts Center.
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University looks to expand Federal Work-Study positions , articleThe Federal Work-Study program is designed to offer students part-time positions to help them pay for college expenses, and university officials seek more participation from on-campus departments to create more positions, and in turn, help even more students.
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