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Virginia Tech Science Festival returns on Nov. 7 , articleThe 13th annual Virginia Tech Science Festival returns Nov. 7 with more than 50 free, interactive exhibits, including an immersive reimagining of "Arabian Nights", inviting visitors of all ages to explore science as a way of thinking.
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The power of collective generosity expands immersive technology access , articleFunded by gifts to the Library Excellence Fund, the new facility will expand University Libraries’ existing immersive reality and virtual capture and production capabilities.
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Virginia Pannabecker named University Libraries’ assistant dean for AI strategy and planning and library assessment , articlePannabecker will focus on co-developing a human-centered AI strategy and roadmap for the University Libraries, including a baseline of current activity, near-term priorities, mid-term plans, long-term goals, success metrics, and governance and ethical considerations.
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Predicting the next pandemic , articleThe exhibit, “Predicting and Preventing the Next Pandemic,” brings a complex global challenge into a space where visitors can see, touch, and interact with the research.
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Safeguarding stories of Alaska’s Arctic , articleThe IMLS grant-funded project offers an opportunity to support community members of Alaska's Northwest Arctic Borough in organizing and documenting the richness of their cultural heritage.
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Graduate student earns national award for community-engaged history work , articleThrough the Calfee Center’s 23/54 Project, Kamille Simon worked with descendants of Black families who fought for better schools in Pulaski County, helping preserve and share their history.
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Saving stories in stone , articleUniversity Libraries is partnering with community members to digitally preserve Barger Cemetery’s historic headstones, using LiDAR technology to safeguard local history for future generations.
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In memoriam: Kimberli Weeks, University Libraries , articleWeeks, technical director of scholarly communications for University Libraries, passed away Aug. 31 at age 56 after more than two decades of service to Virginia Tech.
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A new way to explore the brain biology of Prader-Willi syndrome , articleVirginia Tech researchers are using microscopy images and a new interactive visualization tool, developed through a collaboration with University Libraries, to better understand and communicate how genes associated with Prader-Willi syndrome are expressed throughout the brain.
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Project digitally recreates a buried World War I battlefield , articleA University Libraries team created an immersive digital experience that allows researchers and the public to explore Hill 80, a German stronghold and trench fortress near Wijtschate, Belgium, captured during the 1917 Battle of Messines.
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One of contemporary literature’s most influential voices, two-time Pulitzer winner Colson Whitehead, comes to Blacksburg , articleThe author takes the Center for the Arts stage Wednesday, Sept. 30, for a conversation about writing, history, and the power of storytelling.
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University Libraries’ Cheesy Nights earns CASE honors for service and community , articleUniversity Libraries’ Cheesy Nights earned two CASE awards recognizing the finals tradition powered by volunteers who serve food and offer encouragement to Virginia Tech students.
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Honoring a legacy through open education , articleThe freely available textbook fills a significant gap between theory and practice in aerospace education, offering practical design perspectives that are often underrepresented in traditional curricula yet essential to both students and industry professionals. There is no comparable resource available, whether open or commercially published.
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Bike route brings Virginia’s local histories into view , articleWhat began with a Virginia Tech historian’s bike rides has grown into a 550-mile effort helping communities across the commonwealth share their stories through podcasts, museum displays, public art, and more.
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Interactive 3D models expand veterinary learning , articleDigital technology and models of horse dental specimens give students and educators expanded access to an important teaching collection.
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Volunteers help preserve local Civil War history , articleCommunity volunteers will help transcribe Civil War-era letters at Newman Library, preserving historical records and expanding public access to primary-source materials.
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Chicago Covenants Project expands its map of a hidden history , articleThe project brings together students, faculty members, and community partners to document and map thousands of racially restrictive housing covenants hidden in Cook County land records. Through GIS mapping, metadata development, and digital preservation, students are helping make this history more accessible while examining how past housing discrimination continues to shape communities today.
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Curiosity connects Esther Dowell’s work in assessment and fiction , articleHer desire to understand people from multiple perspectives connects her creative and professional identities.
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Food share cabinets bring nourishment to campus , articleA growing network of faculty members and students expand dignified access to meals and essentials across the Blacksburg campus and at Academic Building One in Alexandria.
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A taste of Appalachia, plated with history , articleBy bringing together chefs, scholars, and students, the immersive meal A Taste of Appalachia, Past and Present transformed archival materials into a living, public experience — one that challenges stereotypes and highlights the region’s diverse cultural influences.
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Class of 2026: Milana Slowinski designs with a global perspective , articleSlowinski draws on a global upbringing and extensive client experience to create impactful design work, including projects focused on public health communication.
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Class of 2026: Matt Finn goes from playing games to building them , articleFinn turned a lifelong passion for video games into a career path through the creative technologies program. Experiential opportunities have prepared him with the skills and confidence to enter the game design industry.
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Student-curated exhibit explores the history of cheese and its impact on society , articleAbigail Bonner’s hands-on internship with Special Collections and University Archives resulted in a new exhibit that goes beyond an average slice of history.
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Experts explain how Taylor Swift’s trademark strategy could redefine AI rights , articleAs AI voice-cloning technology and deepfakes become more prevalent, Taylor Swift is making a strategic legal move that could redefine how celebrities protect their legacies. Her recent trademark applications signal a shift in the battle against unauthorized AI content that moves beyond standard copyright. Virginia Tech experts Cayce Myers and Julia Feerrar explain why this is a good strategy to combat AI replication and other safeguards.
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University Libraries honors authors across disciplines , articleNow in its 18th year, the event recognized 83 books by 82 authors representing all nine academic colleges, along with administrative units, research centers, and institutes.
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