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Researchers receive $4 million to improve endangered species management on military lands , articleTwo projects earned $4 million from the Department of Defense to advance ecosystem-based wildlife management, helping military installations protect endangered species more efficiently.
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Professor's impact continues on through new forestry management fellowship , articleThe Harold E. Burkhart Endowed Memorial Fellowship will support graduate students and honor a leader in forest management.
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College of Natural Resources and Environment honors doctoral leader in circular economy research , articleDoctoral researcher Sahra Svensson-Hoglund earns CNRE’s top award for interdisciplinary circular economy research examining human well-being, policy, and sustainable systems shaping global bioeconomy transitions.
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Ensuring opportunities are open to everyone , articleAssociate Professor Haldre Rogers receives national award for advancing diversity, mentorship, and community partnerships, creating pathways into conservation careers through inclusive, place-based research and training initiatives.
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Laszlo Horvath named head of Department of Sustainable Biomaterials , articleThe packaging engineering leader and longtime faculty member will begin the new role on Aug. 10.
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Faculty members honored with emeritus title , articleThe Board of Visitors awarded the emeritus title to 10 faculty members at its last quarterly meeting.
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Research builds a cultural bridge across continents , articleIndigenous youth in the Arctic and Sri Lanka connected through shared stories, finding common challenges in food security, health, and identity while fostering cross‑cultural learning through community‑engaged, climate‑focused fisheries research.
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CMI leads pollinator survey to inform military land management , articleA new federally funded project equips Virginia Tech researchers to survey pollinators and habitat conditions at Joint Base Langley–Eustis, delivering data that supports conservation planning while helping maintain military readiness and environmental compliance.
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Hellbenders Night: Celebrating Southwest Virginia Wildlife , articleJoin the Salem RidgeYaks on Friday, June 26, for the inaugural “Hellbenders Night,” a family-friendly evening celebrating the unique wildlife of Southwest Virginia and supporting conservation efforts for the Eastern hellbender
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Faculty members named to endowed chairs, professorships, and fellowships , articleThe Board of Visitors appointed nine faculty members to endowed chairs, professorships, and fellowships at its last quarterly meeting.
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When AI imagines cities, smaller communities can disappear , articleA new study found that image generators produce more realistic and recognizable images of large cities than smaller communities, raising questions about geographic bias in artificial intelligence systems.
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Paul Winistorfer honored with dean emeritus status , articleWinistorfer made significant leadership contributions to the College of Natural Resources and Environment. During his tenure, the college faculty grew by 33 positions, undergraduate enrollment doubled to more than 1,000 students, and research expenditures increased to nearly $23 million.
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Expert: More than half of U.S. faces worst drought in decades , articleMore than 60 percent of the United States is experiencing drought conditions, with more than 20 percent in an extreme drought. Andrew Ellis, a climatologist at Virginia Tech said the current conditions are among the worst in decades because the combination of intensity and aerial coverage is rare. He explained why, who is most impacted, and when we can expect relief.
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Joyce A. Barr to deliver D.C. area commencement address , articleMore than 425 students will graduate on Sunday, May 17, from the more than 45 graduate degree and certificate programs in the D.C. area and online.
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Jennifer D. Russell receives Charles Blakeslee Nettleton Fellowship , articleRussell’s teaching philosophy centers on empowering students to understand the interconnectedness of human, industrial, and natural systems and to apply systems-based thinking to complex sustainability challenges.
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What the Andes hantavirus outbreak reveals about pandemic risk , articleLuis Escobar, a disease ecologist at Virginia Tech, said the outbreak of Andes hantavirus aboard the international MV Hondius cruise ship underscores how little scientists still know about the viruses circulating silently in wild rodent populations before they spill into humans. He discussed the unique biology of the virus and why current public health models often fail to predict spillover events.
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Class of 2026: Zach Sherman named the College of Natural Resources and Environment's outstanding master’s student , articleZach Sherman received the H.E. Burkhart Award as top master's student for CNRE.
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Five earn advising awards during Global Advising Week , articleAs the university pays tribute to the way advisors shape student success, this year's advising awards went to Ruoxi Jia, Julie Burger, Alyssa Rametta, Marlena McGlothlin Lester, and Nicole Ebreo.
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Class of 2026: For Ezra Staengl, a lifelong curiosity takes flight , articleFrom early birding experiences to advanced research, Staengl's journey earned the College of Natural Resources and Environment’s Phi Kappa Phi Medallion and the college’s outstanding senior award.
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Virginia Tech project selected for national AgriProspects workforce development award , articleVirginia Tech will use a $200,000 AgriProspects grant to develop AI-based training tools that help loggers improve decision-making and value recovery in hardwood forests.
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Research and scholarship honored with spring awards , articleEach year, the Office of Research and Innovation collaborates with the Office of Faculty Affairs to honor the extraordinary faculty who have demonstrated such impact through three awards: the Early Career Scholarly Impact Award, the Frontier Award, and the Engaged Research Award.
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Partnership expands access to clean water in Mexico , articleVirginia Tech and community partners in Mexico are expanding rainwater harvesting systems that strengthen local resilience and support Indigenous leadership.
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Researchers develop scalable method for safer, compostable packaging , articleThe work brings safer, compostable packaging closer to everyday use.
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Alumna preserves Southside Virginia's natural heritage , articleLaura Hudson ’16 builds a conservation career managing natural lands in Southside Virginia while protecting ecosystems and inspiring future environmental stewards.
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