Telling the story of a community through photography

Through a project that began in the fall and culminated in an installation in May, School of Visual Arts students stepped beyond the classroom to work with Head Start, using documentary photography to create a mural that celebrates identity, connection, and place through storytelling. Through hands-on, collaborative learning, participants in Associate Professor Michael Borowski's Topics in Photography: Fact and Fiction course demonstrated how art can strengthen communities while providing meaningful opportunities for students to give back.

Virginia home gardeners help shape new planting recommendations through trial

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:01:00 -0400

A community-engaged science project led by Virginia Cooperative Extension combines yield data and everyday garden observations to identify top-performing cultivars across the state.

Register for the Hahn Horticulture Garden's Fundraising Gala on June 13

Tue, 26 May 2026 20:00:00 -0400

Summer Arts Festival 2026 offers free performances and events

Tue, 26 May 2026 17:00:30 -0400

Presented by the School of Performing Arts and the Town of Blacksburg, the festival features music, theatre, film, and interactive arts experiences that highlight regional talent and foster community connection.

Speaker series makes science digestible for all audiences

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:46:00 -0400

The Center for Communicating Science created a recipe to help bridge the gap between science research and the public through its Science on Tap series.

Interfraternity Council earns Outstanding Community Impact award

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:09:00 -0400

Greeks Giving Back shows community service as central to Fraternity and Sorority Life

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:48:00 -0400

Students seek to connect with more community members through service projects this spring.

Virginia Tech's Graduate Education Week 2026 begins March 23

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:59:00 -0400

This year’s theme, Graduate Education for Good, underscores how meaningful change grows from dedication, partnership, and community. Events will be held all week on the Blacksburg campus and in the greater Washington, D.C., area.

Fraternity and Sorority Life brings strategy and impact to a national stage

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

At the Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values annual conference, Hokies presented, contributed to operations, and walked away with eight awards.

Students design community-centered, flood-resilient landscapes on Virginia’s coast

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:31:00 -0400

Through design, research, and community engagement, landscape architecture students reimagined how coastal landscapes can adapt to rising water and evolving needs.

‘We are The Spirit of Tech’: Game day with The Marching Virginians

What’s it like to be a part of the Marching Virginians? To step out of the tunnel and onto the field at Lane Stadium knowing, at that moment, you are the living, breathing embodiment of Hokie spirit? It’s a feeling like no other—a heady mix of empowerment, electricity, and excitement, grounded in pride, connection, and the countless hours it took to get there. Go behind the scenes for an all-access look at The Marching Virginian’s game day experience, from warm-ups and rehearsals to donning uniforms and marching to the stadium. Hear from seniors who have taken their last March to Victory about what it has meant to be part of a family that has given them so much. Come along and see why “It’s a very special experience to be a part of the MVs.” Video by: Evan Musgrave for Virginia Tech

Ryan McMahan named Center for Human-Computer Interaction director, steps into mentor's shoes

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:08:00 -0500

A longtime mentoring relationship comes full circle as McMahan '04, MS. '07, Ph.D. '11 succeeds Doug Bowman and carries the center’s interdisciplinary mission forward.

Dean Liu’s studio crawls: Listening, learning, and engaging with students

Almost every day, Dean Lu Liu of the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design takes the time to walk through studios, classrooms, and common spaces to meet students where they are. From asking about projects to learning how the semester is going, his visits reflect his deep care for students and a commitment to fostering creativity and collaboration.

Immersive exhibit celebrates Nikki Giovanni's life and poetry

Virginia Tech celebrates the late Nikki Giovanni through an immersive exhibit at the Center for the Arts. The exhibit uses video projection of graphics and photos with an original music score to highlight six of Giovanni's poems read by Giovanni herself. This exhibit will move to the Torpedo Factory Art Center in 2026. Poetry and Readings: Nikki Giovanni Poetic Arrangement: Brittney S. Harris and Charles Nichols Music: Charles Nichols Embodied Movement: Brittney S. Harris Motion Capture: Trevor Finney and Alice Macanga Motion Graphics and Graphic Design: Meaghan Dee, Trevor Finney, Demetrya Dye, and Lexy Altieri Project Advisor: Gena E. Chandler, PhD Project Management: Meaghan Dee ICAT Technical Support: Gustavo Araoz, David Franusich, Brandon Hale, and Tanner Upthegrove Additional Thanks to Kelsey Hammer, Ella Shaffer, and Morgan Weidling for participating in creative brainstorming sessions. Special thanks to Virginia Fowler for permission, time, and poetry consultation. Additional thanks to Virginia Tech, President Sands, the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT), the University Libraries at Virginia Tech, and the Center for the Arts for supporting this project. And thank you to Nikki Giovanni for her incredible life and legacy.

Immersive exhibit celebrates Nikki Giovanni's life and poetry

Business students raise over $28,000 for charity

Pamplin College of Business students raised over $28,000 for charity as part of their Foundations of Business course. This course exposes first-year students to how business works in a free market economy by developing a foundational knowledge of various business functions and of current events occurring in today’s business world. The course incorporates a micro-business project that maps to problem solving, inquiry and integration skills in addition to being a hands-on learning experience about the key functions of a business.

Symposium recognizes early childhood educators

The annual Igniting Connections Symposium, organized by Virginia Tech's Early Childhood Education Initiatives (ECEI), gives educators a day of free professional development and networking. During lunch, the Community Foundation of the New River Valley also hosts the Early Childhood Champion Awards, which recognizes teachers, advocates, and supports who have gone above and beyond in strengthening the local early childhood education industry.

Virginia Tech Honor Orchestra and Choir Festival: Talent meets opportunity

Discover how Virginia Tech brings together the best young musicians from across Virginia for two days of learning, performing, and exploring college life. Watch their journey from rehearsal to an unforgettable concert.

Immersive poetry exhibit honors the memory of Nikki Giovanni

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:27:00 -0500

On 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.

Virginians with diabetes make strides through Virginia Cooperative Extension program

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:33:00 -0500

Balanced Living with Diabetes helps participants take control of their health through nutrition, exercise, and goal setting.

Virginia Tech, Northern Virginia Community College collaborate on new teaching fellows program

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:54:00 -0500

The program gives graduate students the opportunity to teach community college students and helps Northern Virginia Community College address a shortage of instructors.

A murder, a manor, and a mystery

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:26:00 -0400

The School of Performing Arts is bringing mystery and suspense to the stage with its production of Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” from Nov. 11-15 in Squires Studio Theatre.

Experience artistic innovation with the Music Inclusion Ensemble

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0400

The Music Inclusion Ensemble centers disability narratives and performs a diverse repertoire by disabled composers. The concert is on Oct. 20 at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech..

Designing hope: Architecture alum responds to Maui wildfires

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Architecture alum Jordan Rogove is using his design expertise to create dignified modular housing for Maui wildfire survivors, reflecting his belief in architecture as a force for public good.

Student Jamie Raczynski lifts community stories and propels social change

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:45:00 -0400

Raczynski was named a 2025 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, a national coalition of higher learning institutions committed to building democracy through civic engagement.

New Music + Technology Festival to celebrate boundary-pushing composers

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:39:00 -0400

The biannual festival will showcase performers and composers Sept. 29-Oct. 2 on the Blacksburg campus.

WVTF helps bring community radio to Northwest Roanoke

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:24:00 -0400

Radio Melrose, focused on community programming for Roanoke's Northwest Roanoke neighborhoods, resulted from an agreement between WVTF Public Radio and the station’s executive director, David S. Points, a retired U.S. Navy commander and former Michigan state legislator who owns WJFX (FOX) AM radio in Roanoke.

School of Performing Arts' fall 2025 season includes student and faculty performances

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:09:00 -0400

The music, theatre, and cinema events, many of which are free, begin Sept. 15 and will be held in venues across the Blacksburg campus.

Fraternity and Sorority Life earns national recognition

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0400

Virginia Tech’s Fraternity and Sorority Life governing councils were honored with national awards for outstanding service, impact, and accountability over the 2024-25 academic year.

Meet Aiden, the School of Design’s facility dog

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:30:00 -0400

Aiden, the first facility dog in an academic unit at Virginia Tech, brings comfort, connection, and emotional support to students in the School of Design.

Sit. Stay. Heal. -- Be aware of wellness

Wed, 28 May 2025 09:34:00 -0400

There is incredible beauty in our work, but also real emotional fatigue, writes veterinary college social worker August O'Reilly.

Cathy Sutphin honored with emerita status

Thu, 22 May 2025 12:45:00 -0400

A member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 38 years, Sutphin made significant contributions to Virginia Cooperative Extension through her service as 4-H extension agent and senior extension agent in Wythe and Pulaski counties.

Summer Arts Festival starts May 23 with free entertainment and fun for all

Fri, 09 May 2025 11:29:00 -0400

Events happening all summer include indoor and outdoor concerts, movies, art exhibitions, children’s activities, a community sing, and more. The festival is presented by the Virginia Tech School of Performing Arts, with support from the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost and the Town of Blacksburg.

Brotherly bond sparks biomedical impact

Thomas Lu, a senior in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech, is using his talents in technology to forge a path into biomedical engineering and make the world a better place for people like his brother, Gordon. Together with his research advisor, Eli Vlaisavljevich, and other classmates, Lu has developed advanced, robotically guided histotripsy systems for treating bone cancer. He shares how his family has shaped his outlook on life, how we can see ourselves in technology, and his passion for helping others.

Residence halls serve varied communities in summer

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:01:00 -0400

Virginia Tech’s residence halls don’t go empty when the academic year ends. Each summer, they transform into dynamic spaces hosting thousands of campers, conference attendees, and scholars.

Landscape architecture students design inclusive trails for Pocahontas State Park

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:36:00 -0400

Blending real-world problem-solving with design education, Virginia Tech students partnered with the local community to create accessible trail options.

Students honor luthier Daniel Foster with memorial concert

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:35:00 -0400

The April 13 concert will feature Virginia Tech students performing on 12 stringed instruments all made by Foster, who died in 2018. It's the first time so many of his instruments have been played together in a performance.

Adaptation of ‘Little Women’ puts family dynamics center stage at the Moss Arts Center

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 18:42:00 -0400

Kate Hamill's adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women" runs April 23-36 at the Moss Arts Center.

New Music + Technology Festival expands to Roanoke

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:44:00 -0400

The event's eighth iteration launches four days of musical creativity and innovation at the Moss Arts Center on April 2-4 and the Taubman Museum of Art on April 5.

Arts and technology highlight new academic, industry, and government partnership

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:30:00 -0400

Virginia Tech’s Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology, in collaboration with Amazon and Alexandria’s Torpedo Factory Art Center, is holding a series of hands-on workshops that blend art, technology, and innovation. These monthly sessions, held at Amazon’s HQ2 and open to the public at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, explore topics ranging from artificial intelligence to spatial audio.

Graduate School Community Scholars to share their projects at March 27 showcase

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 08:26:00 -0400

Chrishma Dharshani Perera, Summer Stevens, and Yuhang Zheng developed projects to advocate for awareness, knowledge, and skills associated with Virginia Tech’s Principles of Community across the university and in the surrounding communities.

Requiem concert to bring ensembles together for musical masterpiece

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:28:00 -0400

Mozart’s Requiem will be performed by the School of Performing Arts’ combined choirs and orchestra and the Blacksburg Master Chorale on Sunday, March 30, at 4 p.m. in the Moss Arts Center.

Virginia Tech's Graduate Education Week 2025 begins March 24

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:38:00 -0400

Activities in Blacksburg and the greater Washington, D.C., metro area build on the theme of Create Your Own Adventure and celebrate graduate students and programs.

Sport Clubs to host blood drive on April 16

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0400

Virginia Tech Sport Clubs is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Room 275 in War Memorial Hall.

Partnership for Progress

The partnership is a shared effort between the Towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg, Montgomery County, the New River Valley Regional Commission, and Virginia Tech. This collaborative effort aims to create a visionary, actionable roadmap for the region’s future. It will focus on the shared challenges and opportunities in our region with the goal of using what is learned to increase collaboration and enhance quality of life.

Virginia Tech and Blacksburg ensembles to perform Mozart's Requiem

Virginia Tech’s Philharmonic Orchestra and Choirs will be joined by the Blacksburg Master Chorale to perform Mozart’s Requiem on March 30, 2025 at 4 p.m. at the Moss Arts Center. The Requiem is a historical masterpiece and one of Mozart’s most famous and haunting works; it was left unfinished at the time of his death, with the last movements incomplete.

Whole Health Consortium at Virginia Tech funds teams to tackle community health challenges

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:46:00 -0500

Five multidisciplinary teams received seed grants to develop community-informed solutions for better health.

This play is not your grandma's Chekhov

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 12:41:00 -0500

Aaron Posner's "Stupid F##king Bird" will run for six performances in Squires Studio Theatre beginning Feb. 25.

New therapy dog helps students settle into the semester in the D.C. area

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:01:00 -0500

Therapy dogs are limited to a certain number of working hours each day and don’t have the general public access that service dogs do.

Architecture students help preserve erased and forgotten Black voices

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:44:00 -0500

Architecture students in the Appalachian Futures Lab relied on fieldwork, collaboration, and connections to design an outdoor memorial classroom for the African American community in Sewanee, Tennessee.

Virginia Tech Wind Ensemble invites the child in all of us to 'Wild Symphony'

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 07:25:00 -0500

The musical adventure combines storytelling, music, and visual art, narrated by Virginia Tech’s Patricia Raun, Virginia Tech Alumni Distinguished Professor of Theatre Arts. The concert takes place on Sunday, March 2, at 2 p.m. at the Moss Arts Center.

Writing a soundtrack for history — and life

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Senior Carter Roberts has built an impressive resume while creating sound design for events such as the university’s sesquicentennial celebration and the 80th anniversary display at the National D-Day Memorial.

VT Engage pairs purpose with partnership

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0500

VT Engage follows the philosophy of mutually beneficial community service that involves listening to the needs of the communities and offering intentional, collaborative service accordingly.

Research team studies reinvention of historic school

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Renovations are underway at the Calfee Cultural and Community Center in Pulaski. Formerly a Black elementary and middle school, researchers from Virginia Tech's Institute for Policy and Governance are exploring how it is reimagining its future while preserving its past.

Hokies serve their communities on Election Day

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:11:00 -0400

These employees and officers of election support local voter participation.

Posters designed to draw voters

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Printmaking students took their inspiration from Works Progress Association posters of the past as they learned how to design and produce art that would encourage community members to vote this November.

Ut Prosim: Bike rides and broken water mains

First-year engineering student Ewan Macdonald was on an evening bike ride when he came across a plume of water shooting high into the air. He called Virginia Tech Facilities, who responded to fix the problem. Macdonald's fast thinking and commitment to help saved critical time during a boil water notice following flooding in the New River Valley.

Molecular biologist and science educator to explain a scientist’s most powerful weapon against misinformation

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 08:28:00 -0400

Molecular biologist and science educator Raven Baxter will speak at the Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science's Kelly Lecture on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

U.S. passport services available on campus

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0400

Partnership for Progress initiative gets underway in New River Valley region

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400

An initiative to address shared challenges and opportunities in parts of the New River Valley has established a new identity, Partnership for Progress: Shaping a shared future, and a plan to engage the community in the search for collaborative solutions.

Rural Education Annual Summit shifts focus to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Virginia Tech's Center for Rural Education found a silver lining after postponing its annual education summit. Rather than canceling the scheduled evening entertainment, the organizers decided to shift focus, using these events to raise funds for those impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Ut Prosim on display as Virginia Tech students and employees help with local cleanup efforts

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:06:00 -0400

Groups of Virginia Tech students and employees are assisting with flood recovery efforts in the New River Valley stemming from Hurricane Helene, including a small group that traveled to the nearby community of Eggleston in Giles County to clean up debris at a campground along the New River

Funny, feminist, fast-paced farce slams into Squires Studio Theatre this October

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:50:00 -0400

The School of Performing Arts presents its first theatre production of the season which runs Oct. 1-5 in Squire Studio Theatre.

October cybersecurity webinars feature Neil Daswani, Ron Ross

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400

The events are part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The first, on Oct. 3, will feature Daswani, co-director of the Stanford Advanced Cybersecurity Program. The second, on Oct. 16, will feature Ross from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Whole Health Consortium’s first year shows growth and innovation in health and well-being solutions

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Marked by a flourishing network of members, impactful collaborations, and vibrant community engagement, the Virginia Tech Whole Health Consortium has made significant strides in advancing whole health research and fostering transdisciplinary partnerships.

Restoration Ecology Working Group provides guidance for Town of Blacksburg

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:53:00 -0400

The group, based in Virginia Tech's Global Change Center, has been instrumental in helping the town restore Heritage Park to its native ecology.

New study views wildlife through the lens of diversity

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 09:33:00 -0400

The study from the College of Natural Resources and Environment reveals that social support is a key driver for diverse participation in wildlife viewing.

The magic of turning food waste into paint pigments

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:38:00 -0400

Yoon Choi, assistant professor in Virginia Tech’s College of Architecture, Arts, and Design, launched the Food Magic project in 2023. The project utilizes a multi-stream recycling approach to capture food waste that can be transformed into natural powder pigments for art.

Rooted in service

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:30:00 -0400

Senior Extension Agent Adam Downing talks about his journey connecting forestry knowledge and education with communities and individuals in Virginia.

New lectureship will spotlight natural resources and the environment

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0400

The Dr. John F. Hosner Distinguished Lecture Endowment will bring leading voices to the College of Natural Resources and Environment while honoring the legacy of the college's honorary founding dean.

New leadership to guide the Virginia Water Resources Research Center

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Director Kevin McGuire and Associate Director Daniel McLaughlin will continue the center’s mission to support research, collaboration, and outreach on water issues impacting the commonwealth.

Area leaders forge partnership to discuss, build shared vision

Tue, 21 May 2024 15:29:00 -0400

With this new initiative, Virginia Tech and local communities will have opportunities to work together and explore opportunities to collaborate in the best interests of the New River Valley.

Summer Arts Festival 2024 promises free fun and entertainment for all

Mon, 20 May 2024 10:14:00 -0400

The Summer Arts Festival in Blacksburg begins in June, offering a wide variety of free events for the community.

Planting the CEED for Community

For more than 30 years, the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) has supported college and K-12 students through a community of people-powered academic and summer programs driven by mentorship and guidance. The programs, such as Summer STEP, C-Tech², and more, assist underrepresented engineering students through the pre-college, undergraduate, and graduate curriculum. After creating the center in 1992, Associate Dean of Equity and Engagement and Director of CEED, Bevlee Watford, reflects on the organization’s growth and its impact on the Virginia Tech community past and present.

Class of 2024: Grace Kennedy finds purpose in promoting health awareness

Wed, 01 May 2024 11:13:00 -0400

The Phi Kappa Phi Medallion award recipient, Kennedy distinguished herself not only through her outstanding academic achievements but also through her ability to integrate supporting the local community and an intense lacrosse sports team schedule.

Jon Dance finds joy in building community, removing stigmas

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:39:00 -0400

Dance returned to higher education after a long absence, determined to conquer the factors that led him to substance use. He has done so, crediting the university and the Virginia Tech Recovery Community with his success.

Students race to participate in Relay for Life

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:44:00 -0400

More than 1,000 Virginia Tech students, staff members, and people in the community took part in the Relay for Life event April 19 that helps to raise money for cancer research and patient care. The student-led event is the one of the largest college Relay for Life affairs of its kind in the country.

Virginia Tech fraternity and sorority community honored for achievements

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:26:00 -0400

The community recently received several awards for its service to Virginia Tech and the larger Blacksburg community.

Graduate students and faculty mentors honored at the Graduate School's 2024 awards reception

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:10:00 -0400

Award winners included the graduate students of the year and students who received the service excellence award, graduate teaching excellence awards, and outstanding dissertation and thesis awards.

WVTF names Renai Bodley as chief advancement officer

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:09:00 -0400

Bodley will join WVTF Public Radio and RADIO IQ this summer to oversee all fundraising activities with a special emphasis on major gifts and grants.

Five Graduate School Diversity Scholars will share their work during Graduate Education Week

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:01:00 -0400

Diversity Scholars specialize in and advocate for the awareness, knowledge, and skills associated with inclusion and diversity in the Graduate School and the greater community. This year’s scholars will share their work at noon Thursday, March 28.

Graduate Education Week 2024 begins March 25

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:33:00 -0400

The Graduate School has planned several activities for graduate students. The offerings include virtual events and workshops as well as the annual day-long research symposium hosted by the Graduate and Professional Student Senate, which is open to the public.

Seed grants fuel multidisciplinary, community-engaged mental health research

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:59:00 -0500

The first seed grants from the newly formed Whole Health Consortium, housed within Virginia Tech's Institute of Society, Culture, and Environment, will support programs ranging from using artificial intelligence to help adults with autism to developing interventions for food insecurity among young children

Fall Forestry and Wildlife Tours connect the campus to the commonwealth

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:01:00 -0500

Jennifer Gagnon coordinates annual tours as part of Virginia Cooperative Extension’s efforts to connect campus research to forest landowners in the commonwealth.

Students and mentors attend the Uplifting Black Men Conference

The Black Male Excellence Network organized the 9th Annual Uplifting Black Men Conference at Virginia Tech. The event provided interactive workshops focused on professional and leadership development as well as conversational spaces for students to plan their future and connect with industry professionals, educators, and community leaders.

VT Engage Faculty Fellowships expand opportunities for community-engaged learning

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 01:58:00 -0500

The program is now open for new applicants to integrate high-impact, ethical community-based learning experiences in their academic courses and programs. Current fellows say their students' attitudes and attention reflect the purposeful learning their fellowships support.

Speaker series explores the role arts and culture play in a healthy community

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500

Guest speaker Mei Ann Teo is the first of three speakers in a series exploring the role of arts and culture in a healthy community, presented by the School of Performing Arts.

Principles of Community Week reaffirms Virginia Tech’s diverse and inclusive campus

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:30:00 -0500

Each March, Virginia Tech celebrates the university’s Principles of Community through a weeklong series of educational events, workshops, and discussions.

Virginia Tech awarded $2 million grant to support Cultural and Community Centers

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:01:00 -0500

The university maintains its designation as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution.

Standing together

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0500

In moments like these, words can seem inadequate. Yet, it is crucial that we extend our unwavering support to each other.

'Sleep Deprivation Chamber' blends dreams and reality, time and space

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 07:02:00 -0400

The play by Adam P. Kennedy and Adrianne Kennedy opens Nov. 7 and runs for six performances.

Original student play 'Bits and Pieces' centers on African myth

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:06:00 -0400

Free performances of of the play, created by Misheck Mzmura, a third-year Master of Fine Arts student, are Oct. 3-5 in Theatre 101.

Jake Grohs named interim director of Center for Educational Networks and Impacts

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:48:00 -0400

In the position, Grohs will bring his experience facilitating collaboration between Virginia Tech researchers, schools, and industries in Southwest Virginia communities to help the center, part of the Institute of Creativity, Arts, and Technology, evolve to its next level.

A new HokieBird joins two old favorites on the Quillen Spirit Plaza

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 08:30:00 -0400

“Collectively, they represent our family's love for this institution — its traditions, our milestones and memories, and a respect for those who've been here and those yet to come,” said Hunter Quillen Gresham, one of three siblings whose generosity made the Quillen Spirit Plaza a reality. The Quillen Spirit Plaza will be dedicated on Friday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m.

New Music + Technology Festival continues to showcase artists pushing performance boundaries

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 12:09:00 -0400

The festival will run Sept. 25-27 in the Cube at the Moss Arts Center.

Contemporary comedy puts Ph.D. students center stage

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Sharply funny, touching, and unapologetically witty, “Placebo” delves deep into the universal human challenges of desire, doubt, and the quest for meaning and fulfillment. Performances are Sept. 26-29 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Virginia Tech efforts bring an estimated $250 million in additional funding to improve broadband access in Virginia

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 08:11:00 -0400

Virginia will receive the additional funds to improve and enhance broadband access through the efforts of the Center for Geospatial Information Technology.

School of Performing Arts' fall season offers a variety of music, theatre, cinema

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 14:25:00 -0400

The season begins Aug. 31 and includes performances by students, faculty members, and guest artists.

Dining Services recognizes employees with trip to North Carolina Zoo

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 08:09:00 -0400

Every other year, the entire dining staff is treated to an employee appreciation trip at the end of an academic year.

Newport News Food Forest to reap benefits from Community Design Assistance Center’s efforts

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400

When the Sarfan Food Forest is fully implemented, it will be the third-largest food forest in the United States and will help address food scarcity in the southeast neighborhood of Newport News. The community project invited the Community Design Assistance Center, an outreach center in Virginia Tech’s College of Architecture, Arts, and Design, to prepare a conceptual plan for the 5-acre site.

An ambassador for her profession: Terry Wnorowski helps guide new veterinary technicians to successful careers

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 09:37:00 -0400

Wnorowski, who for 30 years has worked as a licensed veterinary technician at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine's Veterinary Teaching Hospital, is spending the last years of her career sparking new beginnings for others.

Small Animal Community Practice re-energized in its commitment to clients and students

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 11:42:00 -0400

The clinic within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine accepts pets from a 35-mile radius of Blacksburg.

Summer Arts Festival offers free fun for all

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 08:29:00 -0400

The festival, a partnership between the School of Performing Arts at Virginia Tech and the Town of Blacksburg, offers indoor and outdoor concerts, movies, visual arts, children’s activities, and other special events.

Community Design Assistance Center helps create opportunities in rural Virginia

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:37:00 -0400

The latest conceptual development project by the Community Design Assistance Center helped stakeholders in St. Paul, Virginia, leverage $990,000 in grant funding for economic revitalization. The center has worked with more than 230 communities on hundreds of projects throughout Virginia to improve natural and built environments through community engagement and interdisciplinary design.

Orchestrating a symphony of connections in community music education

The Virginia Tech String Project is a community enrichment program whose mission is to provide string music education for regional students and prepare future music teachers and educators. Their recent 15th anniversary concert at Moss Arts Center and performance of the National Anthem at a Salem Red Sox game are examples of several special events to celebrate Virginia Tech's dedication to leadership in string music education in the state.

School of Performing Arts' performance of 'Once Upon a Mattress' opens April 13

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 09:33:00 -0400

The family-friendly musical comedy will run April 13-16 at the Moss Arts Center.

Virginia Tech Percussion Ensemble to perform with internationally acclaimed percussionist Michael Burritt

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 14:50:00 -0400

The performance is March 26 at 6 p.m. at the Moss Arts Center.

Medical school duo assists Special Olympics teammates on personal victories

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 10:14:00 -0500

First-year medical students David Ogburn and Zach Johnson are making a positive impact on their new community through involvement with the Special Olympics. They played on a basketball team as "partners," assisting athletes with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Virginia Tech students organize donation drive to help earthquake victims in Turkey

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 09:25:00 -0500

The drive brought in enough donations to fill four vans, all of which were delivered to the Turkish Embassy in Washington, D.C., in time to be among the first shipments sent to the earthquake zone.

Virginia Tech Philharmonic curates a space of belonging for student musicians from diverse majors

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 06:52:00 -0500

The Philharmonic performs at the Moss Arts Center on Feb. 24. The program will showcase winners of the recent Virginia Tech Soloist Competition.

A modern take on an ancient classic, rarely produced ‘Oedipus’ comes to the Squires Studio Theatre

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:33:00 -0500

Ellen McLaughlin's adaption of "Oedipus" opens Feb. 21 and runs for six performances in Squires Studio Theatre. This modern production of a classic is directed by David R. Gammons.

As Black male students struggle nationwide, a Virginia Tech program works to get them to graduation

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 11:28:00 -0500

The upcoming Uplifting Black Men Conference is just one way the organization BMEN keeps Black male undergrads academically and professionally on track.

Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine to host Black History Month panel focused on family health

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 15:23:00 -0500

The special event, called Black Family Health, is Feb. 7 and part of the school's Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Series. Physicians across a range of specialties will provide their expertise as it relates to family health and answer audience questions.

Trail signs, wildfires, and alien-abducted cows

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 09:40:00 -0500

Forestry students bring hands-on educational experiences to area classrooms through a collaborative internship program.

VetMed - 2022 a year in review

Against a background of ever-constant change, 2022 has been a year pursuing educational excellence, research progress, and community cohesion. The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is particularly thankful for our college community's inspiring accomplishments, made feasible by our faculty and staff's shared commitment and whole-hearted efforts. We are grateful for all our students, alumni, donors, referring veterinarians, and special friends of the college.

SPIA students research cycling solutions in Falls Church

School of Public and International Affairs professor Ralph Beuhler's graduate-level studio students are researching solutions for bicycling in Falls Church, including a community survey and suggested routes for bikeways. They will present results of their studio to the Fall Church City Board & Commission.

Blockchain Certificate Program creates a space for new ideas and applications

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 14:57:00 -0500

Launched this past spring with the support of a Go Virginia grant and a gift from Block.one, Virginia Tech's new program offers both mid-career professionals and students the opportunity to better understand blockchain and related technologies.

Industrial Design students manufacture backpacks for Connection to Care program

Working with Virginia Tech's Institute of Policy and Governance, students majoring in Industrial Design over several years have developed a backpack for the Connection to Care opioid crisis response program. The students traveled to Fairfield, Virginia to produce 50 prototype backpacks in collaboration with UTS Systems, a manufacturer of military grade shelters. The bags are intended to address the needs of individuals who are housing insecure or struggling with substance misuse, and will be given to the Drop-In Center in Roanoke, Virginia to be field tested so students can learn if improvements need to be made.

New Music + Technology Festival showcases faculty and student innovation at the Cube

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 09:54:00 -0500

The three-night concert series Dec. 5-7 will feature experimental music across artistic and technological mediums.

Llamas doing well after emergency C-section at Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:38:00 -0500

A pregnant llama with a twisted uterus. Even with the best of care, there are a lot of things that can go wrong when an emergency caesarean section is needed in that situation.

New faculty principal joins the Leadership and Social Change Residential College

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:02:00 -0500

Rick Rudd and Donna Westfall-Rudd step into leadership positions for the residential college at Virginia Tech. “This exceptional opportunity affords us the chance to connect with students on academic, personal, and professional levels," said Rudd.

Outreach team teaches local students about driver safety

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 10:28:00 -0500

The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute visited Blacksburg High School on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Across the series of sessions, nearly 200 driver’s education students learned how to safely share the road with trucks.

School of Performing Arts' theatre production weaves a tale of truth and lies in Russia

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:56:00 -0400

"Describe the NIght" by Rajiv Joseph opens Nov. 10 and runs for six performances in Squires Studio Theatre.

Veterinary students provide spay/neuter services to help end pet overpopulation in region

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:25:00 -0400

Students in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine must complete a three-week rotation in shelter medicine and surgery, a required clerkship for each veterinary student amid the 17 clerkships they complete over the final two years of their studies.

Designing help for aging in place

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:08:00 -0400

About 40 third-year students studying industrial design received feedback on aging-in-place products they created from residents at Warm Hearth Village, a senior living community near the Blacksburg campus, on a recent Monday.

Designing better methods for aging in place

Teams of industrial design students in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design are meeting with residents of Warm Hearth Village for feedback on designs that can aid them in their homes. The students are working alongside SFCS, an architecture firm that specializes in aging in place.

School of Performing Arts announces fall 2022 season

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:22:00 -0400

The concerts, plays, and events will be held in venues across campus. Many of the events are free.

Weeks of Welcome culminates in Gobblerfest this Friday

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 10:26:00 -0400

The Weeks of Welcome events were designed to fulfill at least one of our four themes: educate, entertain, empower, and engage.

Virginia Tech postdoctoral associate community thrives

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 08:03:00 -0400

Improving the postdoctoral researcher’s experience to provide more assistance through a combination of building community, mentoring, and professional development is critical to fueling the pipeline of diverse individuals necessary to expand the research enterprise in academia and the workforce.

Stamps Scholars partner with organizations to help build beds for children in need

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:52:00 -0400

In their second annual bed build with Sleep In Heavenly Peace, a national organization dedicated to providing beds for children in need, Stamps Scholars in the Virginia Tech Honors College helped the New River Valley achieve one of its biggest builds yet. Partnering with 13 other organizations, the Stamps Scholars helped to build a total of 70 beds for local children.

Nationally renowned cancer center director to speak on importance of health for Black men

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:29:00 -0400

Robert Winn, director of VCU Massey Cancer Center, will provide a talk called "Generational Health: An Intimate Conversation on Black Men and Health Disparities" at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine on July 14.

Summer Arts Festival brings free family fun to downtown Blacksburg

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:39:00 -0400

The festival will feature outdoor concerts, live theater, music, art exhibits, and more throughout the summer months.

Roanoke NAACP honors Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine’s associate dean as its Citizen of the Year in Medicine

Thu, 26 May 2022 11:35:00 -0400

David Trinkle has led numerous diversity and community engagement initiatives.

Class of 2022: Kodua 'KD' Kwarteng flexes the versatility of computer science to find his path

Mon, 09 May 2022 10:30:00 -0400

Kwarteng, a native of Ghana, is the first of his family to graduate with a bachelor's degree. It was not always an easy path or one he envisioned for himself. "The computer science program completely transformed the way I approach problems by forcing me to deeply consider constraints, costs, and ethics as they apply to any situation," he said.

Virtual exhibit becomes educational tool for local schools

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:46:00 -0400

The Vauquois Experience Exhibit is an immersive educational tool for local middle and high school students to learn about World War I.

Graduate School's Diversity Scholar Spotlight program is April 28

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:20:00 -0400

Twelve students from across Virginia Tech’s colleges and campuses developed projects that highlighted inclusion, diversity, and equity.

Students build community at Steger Center for International Scholarship

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:26:00 -0400

Students in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies and peers in the Presidential Global Scholars program spend the semester at the Steger Center for International Scholarship in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland.

Graduate School ombudsperson offers tips to reduce mid-semester stress

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 09:42:00 -0400

Stress is normal at this time of the semester, but these tips may help ease it.

Graduate Education Week 2022 celebrates the history of graduate education and considers its future

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 08:44:00 -0400

Graduate Education Week on March 21-25 highlights the importance of graduate education through a broad array of events and activities, both virtual and in-person.

Services for Students with Disabilities removes barriers within the Virginia Tech community

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:54:00 -0500

In a joint effort to raise awareness and advocate for those with disabilities, both Student Affairs and SSD aim to remove attitudinal and informational barriers surrounding disabilities by highlighting SSD’s services and their continued support for students.

‘Starcrossed’ weaves themes of mental health, personal journey, and collaborative healing in challenging times

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The world premiere of the play "Starcrossed" by Peter Gray opens Feb. 22 and runs for eight performances.

Virginia Master Naturalists receive award for expanding diversity

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0500

The group, composed of master naturalists from numerous chapters of the organization, was tasked with developing a list of action items that would serve to increase diversity and inclusion across all of the organization’s programs.

Innovation Campus welcomes new director of K-12 programs

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 09:59:00 -0500

Pamela Gilchrist is the former director of The Science House’s Anderson and Imhotep Academies at North Carolina State University. She brings 20 years of experience in developing multidisciplinary K-12 programs across the United States and within the public schools of North Carolina.

Cheesy Nights Warms Hearts and Bellies

Collaborative project helps get life-saving supplies to those in need

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 09:23:00 -0500

Connection 2 Care is a project between the Institute for Policy and Governance in the School of Public and International Affairs and the Roanoke Valley Collective Response to the Opioid Crisis.

‘Sweat’ explores themes of race, gender, ethnicity, class, and labor relations in a deeply human way

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400

“Lynn Nottage has given us an extraordinary story of a community of individuals whose stories we don’t get to hear, never mind embody, very often,” said Susanna Rinehart, the School of Performing Arts faculty member who is directing the play.

All COVID-19 boosters available in region

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 16:43:00 -0400

With Halloween on Sunday, Noelle Bissell, director of the New River Health District, encouraged people to keep activities outdoors and to open vehicle windows when carpooling trick-or-treaters to reduce the possibility of COVID-19 transmission.

Graduate student ambassadors aspire to model Ut Prosim in their service to the university

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 15:17:00 -0400

The current ambassadors are a diverse crew, including students from the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, Roanoke, and Blacksburg campuses, and those taking virtual programs.

The Hokie Hike is back for its second year

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 07:52:00 -0400

Fall is here and the Hokie Hike is back. Participating in the hike is easy. Register online, then hike anywhere between now and Nov. 20. Share your journey on our leaderboard and on social media with #HokieHike.

VT Engage: The Center for Leadership and Service Learning helps students explore their civic identity and voice

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0400

In fall 2018, VT Engage's work expanded from service learning and leadership education to include a focus on civic engagement.

Faculty Fellows program fosters connections between faculty, students, and community

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:22:00 -0400

The Faculty Fellows program bridges student affairs and academic affairs through the university’s land-grant goals of research, instruction, and outreach.

Innovation Campus welcomes Alexandria community to in-person Tech on Tap event

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 16:07:00 -0400

The event featured Luiz DaSilva, executive director of the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative, as he addressed “Shaping the NextG Evolution.”

As COVID-19 cases decline, local hospitals remain at capacity

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 16:13:00 -0400

The Pfizer vaccine booster has been authorized for those who are 65 and older, residents of long-term care facilities, and people who are age 50 to 64 with underlying medical conditions. The booster also is available for people ages 18 to 49 with underlying medical conditions and for those who work in high-risk jobs.

Student entrepreneurs have a new place to create, collaborate, and learn

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:32:00 -0400

Virginia Tech’s Apex Center for Entrepreneurs now is housed in a 6,000-square-foot technology-enabled, posh space above PK’s Bar & Grill in downtown Blacksburg. The Virginia Tech community is invited to a kickoff event there on Sept. 29 at 7 p.m.

School of Performing Arts announces fall 2021 season

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 04:10:00 -0400

The fall 2021 School of Performing Arts season begins on Sept. 18 and continues throughout the semester with concerts, recitals, plays, and cinema events.

Hospitalizations for COVID-19 hit a high in New River Valley

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:28:00 -0400

While COVID-19 cases in the district largely have plateaued, “our big concern right now is the impact on our health care settings and that tends to lag behind the cases for several weeks,” said Noelle Bissell, health director for the New River Health District.

TBMH doctoral student crowned first-ever Miss Virginia Volunteer

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 07:30:00 -0400

Breana Turner, a first-year student in the Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program at Virginia Tech, was recently awarded the title, earning a $10,000 scholarship.

Health district expects COVID-19 cases to peak this month, decline in September

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:10:00 -0400

As of Aug. 23, 48 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 in the New River Valley, which is double the number a week ago, according to the New River Health District.

Bissell: COVID-19 is the pandemic of the unvaccinated

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:06:00 -0400

Noelle Bissell, health director of the New River Health District, said she is excited that a substantial number of the region’s college students have received COVID-19 vaccines.

Mobile Autism Clinic provides services, accessibility in underserved regions

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise as delta variant surges in region

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 17:21:00 -0400

Noelle Bissell, health director for the New River Health District, expects case numbers to peak and eventually decline, as has happened in other areas of the country and the world where the delta variant has spread.

In region, severe COVID-19 cases highest among the unvaccinated

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:01:00 -0400

People who are vaccinated remain the most protected from contracting COVID-19 or from becoming seriously ill with it, according to the New River Health District and the Virginia Department of Health.

As Delta variant circulates, Bissell urges people to disregard vaccine misinformation

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:02:00 -0400

About 42 percent of the district is fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Once people are vaccinated, it is extremely rare to be infected with the coronavirus. If someone who is vaccinated gets the virus, symptoms are mild, said Noelle Bissell, health director of the New River Health District.

Recovery Community brings coffee bike to campus

A mobile coffee shop is coming to campus, allowing students from the Virginia Tech Recovery Community to serve free coffee while discussing substance use recovery with fellow Hokies.

Students choose Favorite Faculty Award recipients

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 08:44:00 -0400

“We celebrate these extraordinary faculty members because of their hard work, inspiration, and deep care, which play an enormous role in the lives of students. These teachers literally change the course of history with their hard work and dedication,” Vice President for Student Affairs Frank Shushok said.

Virginia Tech pushes for vaccinated campus with new vaccine dashboard

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:26:00 -0400

If there is not continued progress in the vaccination rate of the Virginia Tech community, the university will require additional mitigation strategies and operations likely will be impacted.

District lags behind parts of state in vaccinated percentages

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:20:00 -0400

Approximately 70,000 people, or 39 percent, in the district are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, said Noelle Bissell, health director of the New River Health District.

Mobile Vaccine Van

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 03:30:00 -0400

Clearing up misinformation drives district's vaccine outreach

Mon, 03 May 2021 16:34:00 -0400

The New River Health District is going door-to-door in some communities and to local events, answering questions and offering vaccines on the spot to those who want them.

Center for Communicating Science draws support from Fralin Life Sciences Institute

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 06:45:00 -0400

Now with a commitment of funding from the Fralin Life Sciences Institute, the center will be able to continue and expand upon its mission to help researchers and scholars develop the art of connecting across racial, cultural, religious, educational, and academic differences.

Health district: COVID-19 vaccine benefits outweigh risks

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:42:00 -0400

By this summer, Noelle Bissell, health director for the New River Health District, said she expects that teenagers ages 12 to 16 years old will be able to receive a vaccine.

Loading Meals for Delivery

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:01:00 -0400

Project teams humans and artificial intelligence to scan social media posts for risk data to aid disaster response

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 10:37:00 -0400

A computer can do large-scale searching through millions of social media posts much more quickly and effectively than a human can, says business information technology professor Chris Zobel. "But, the machine needs to be trained — it needs to learn what to search for — to do this correctly.”

Cautious optimism as COVID-19 vaccine rolls out to public, cases decline

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:20:00 -0400

The New River Health District is hosting vaccination clinics throughout the area for the general public, but appointments are necessary due to inconsistent supplies and high demand.

Students organize HokiePRIDE community mural event

In April, students and community members contributed to a mural that focuses on the spirit of Ut Prosim and what being a Hokie really stands for.

Under her wing: Wildlife student applies experience to rehabilitating birds

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:09:00 -0400

Wildlife conservation major Haley Olsen-Hodges, the staff naturalist at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center, brings extensive experience working with birds and other animals to the classroom.

Soles4Souls shoe drive nets more than 1,100 pairs of shoes

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:57:00 -0400

The generosity of the university and surrounding communities helped the Graduate School surpass its goal for the drive.

Demand for COVID-19 vaccine still stronger than supply in district

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 16:48:00 -0400

Looking ahead, the New River Health District is in discussions about how it can administer vaccines to college students, once larger quantities of vaccine supplies become available.

During COVID-19, VT Engage Faculty Fellows create new community connections

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 08:03:00 -0400

The program is designed to support faculty members as they create innovative ways to live out Virginia Tech’s land-grant mission. The work sets an incredible example for the students of what it means to integrate community engaged pedagogy into a curriculum as they work toward mutually beneficial goals with their community partners.

Students design safe-distancing circles for community

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:13:00 -0400

Thanks to Virginia Tech students Kirat Pandher and Joonyoung Kang, Blacksburg residents and visitors have visual cues to help them remember to maintain safe distances in some of the community’s most heavily frequented areas.

Campus COVID-19 cases trending down

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:49:00 -0400

Over the past 10 days, coronavirus case numbers have plateaued, reflecting a similar pattern at the same point during the fall 2020 semester when case counts dwindled. Still, vigilance remains essential.

Graduate Education Week honors outstanding master's and doctoral degree students

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:20:00 -0400

The students are chosen by their colleges each year for their excellent leadership, scholarship, research, and service in their fields.

Business and leadership ethics, storytelling politics, and more discussed as part of Ethics Week

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:23:00 -0400

During Ethics Week at Virginia Tech, March 29-April 8, faculty members are encouraged to discuss ethical issues related to their course content.

COVID-19 vaccine in sight for university community

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:34:00 -0400

The New River Health District will need at least 50,000 vaccines to cover its higher education population throughout the region.

CNRE student finds great joy in helping wildlife

Haley Olsen-Hodges, a wildlife conservation major at the College of Natural Resources and Environment, currently works with wildlife at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center — an experience she wants to use as a jumping-off point to help wildlife on a much broader scale.

As COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues, health district may move to new phase by April

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:07:00 -0500

The New River Health District is administering three vaccine versions — Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson. All three are effective in preventing serious illness, hospitalization, and death, according to the district.

New COVID-19 vaccine arrives in New River Valley

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:36:00 -0500

All three COVID-19 vaccines available are effective at preventing serious illness, hospitalization, or death, said Noelle Bissell, health director of the New River Health District.

Hokies host food drive for community members in need

The Virginia Tech COVID Crushers and the Student Nutrition and Dietetic Association at Virginia Tech organized a drive to collect food for people and pets for the New River Valley Agency on Aging and Interfaith Food Pantry.

Graduate School's Soles4Souls drive draws support from community

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:07:00 -0500

The nonprofit organization collects new and gently used clothing and shoes to accomplish two goals: providing such items to those in need in the United States and other countries, and funneling gently used shoes to partners in developing countries, where people can sell them and support their families.

COVID-19 vaccine continues rollout in region

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:02:00 -0500

Along with its own vaccination clinics, the New River Health District is partnering with about 20 local pharmacies and medical providers to administer the vaccine to people age 65 and older.

The importance of being vigilant and wearing masks during the COVID-19 pandemic

Hokies in their own words explain why now, more than ever, the Virginia Tech community must remain committed to adhering to public health safety guidelines.

Hokies at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute Help Neighbors in Roanoke, Virginia Overcome Food Insecurity

The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC recently partnered with the City of Roanoke’s Public Libraries to donate and distribute 500 hams to help neighbors throughout the Roanoke Valley overcome food insecurity. Dozens of faculty, staff, and students volunteered to pack and hand-deliver bags of food as part of the City’s Feed and Read program.

Zooming loggers, high-fiving naturalists, and forest landowner workshops: Extension agents reach out in new ways

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:05:00 -0500

Extension staff affiliated with the College of Natural Resources and Environment have taken steps to adapt their normally in-person programs to a largely virtual world.

Threading a (pine) needle: Virginia’s Big Tree Program finds balance between tree science and community engagement

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 07:48:00 -0500

The success of the Virginia Big Tree Program helped move the commonwealth to the top spot on the National Register of Champion Trees.

Thank you for your dedication and resilience in 2020!

As a challenging year comes to a close, we continue to be inspired by the veterinary college family's unwavering commitment to each other, to our patients, and to the communities we serve. Our ability to protect and enhance animal, human, and environmental health wouldn't be possible without you: our faculty and staff, our students and alumni, our clients and partners, our donors and special friends. Thank you for your dedication and resilience. Read Dean Dan Givens' retrospective of 2020 → https://www.vetmed.vt.edu/news/vs/2020/index.asp#dean

Warmer mountaintops, wetter coasts

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 09:42:00 -0500

Lynn Resler and Anamaria Bukvic investigate how climate change affects two vastly different ecosystems.

Building Desks for Alexandria Students in Need

When Building Momentum, an innovative Alexandria-based maker space, came to Virginia Tech with an idea to help kids in need, alumni jumped at the opportunity to help. Building Momentum designed the desk prototype, The Carpenters Union donated the plywood and Virginia Tech alumni were the muscle behind the work actually manning the equipment and building the desks. Desks were donated to students at Casa Chirilagua in Alexandria.

New water monitoring station in Blacksburg will provide research experiences for Virginia Tech undergraduates

Tue, 26 May 2020 09:57:00 -0400

The monitoring station, located on the south-facing slope of Brush Mountain, will provide students with field research experiences close to campus that cannot be replicated in the classroom.

Virginia Water Center interns forge ahead to research environmental justice in the face of COVID-19

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:40:00 -0400

The two students attended a national meeting of water institute leaders in Washington, D.C., in February before transitioning to completing their work remotely.

Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year, Negin Forouzesh

Negin Forouzesh, Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year in the College of Engineering, discusses her time at Virginia Tech.

Sydney Miller - College of Architecture and Urban Studies Outstanding Senior

Sydney Miller, Outstanding Senior in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies for the Class of 2020, talks about her time at Virginia Tech.

DJ Chris Kopec '00 gives back with virtual dance party

During the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, Virginia Tech alumni and part-time DJ, Chris Kopec, '00, threw a live-streamed basement dance party to cheer up his family, but to his surprise ended up lifting the spirits of millions around the globe and raising funds to help thousands.

Student cares for wildlife from home to serve her community

Fourth year student Hannaleah Hoyt is taking her work home with her, thanks to an emergency order that was recently passed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Working for the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke, Hannaleah is now able to care for her furry "patients."

Graduate student and peer health educator shares distancing tips for students

Teagan Neveldine, Class of 2021 Master of Public Health graduate student and Peer Health Educator with Hokie Wellness, gives advice to students on slowing the spread of COVID-19 and how to cope with social distancing.

Go Virginia Faculty Networking and Internship event

The inaugural kickoff for the Developing a Destination for Talent Initiative brought together students, faculty and local employers to develop and retain talent in the local area.

Virginia Tech’s Luis Escobar contributes to international report on health and climate change

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:23:00 -0500

The 2019 Lancet Countdown presents the findings and provides a collaborative perspective from 35 universities, institutions, and agencies on how climate change will influence human health.

Virginia Tech students take part in wildlife field techniques course

Students in the College of Natural Resources and Environment participated in a 10-day field experience at Mountain Lake Biological Station in August. Field activities included bat detecting, vegetation data collection, setting up camera traps and small mammal trapping grids, managing bird point counts, and collecting and interpreting data.

Dear Future Hokie

Alyssa Duong shares how Virginia Tech has helped her embrace her heritage and allowed her to find herself.

A Centennial of Agriculture Education

The Department of Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education at Virginia Tech is planning a year-long celebration to commemorate the department's founding, its work, and the future of agriculture, leadership, and community education.

Virginia Tech hosts pre-college program for JROTC students

JROTC STEM Leadership Academy is a weeklong residential camp for high school students who have previously participated in the Army 4th Brigade JROTC program in their high school. The main purpose and goal of this program is to introduce students to the various fields of science, technology, and engineering and experience a modified military environment so that they can become involved in STEM, ROTC and the Corps of Cadets as collegiate undergrads whether at Virginia Tech or otherwise, leading to careers in STEM. Participants take part in hands on activities, lab tours and complete a design project, culminating in a showcase on the last day.

International Street Fair 2018

An annual event at Virginia Tech, the International Street Fair shares customs and traditions of international students through food, performances, games, and interactive presentations.

I Love VT

It doesn't matter how you say it... I love VT!

Helping others, while pursuing a dream

Chanz Hopkins, a fish conservation major in Virginia Tech’s College of Natural Resources and Environment, has reinvented himself and will graduate this year, 17 years after graduating from high school.

Campus Kitchen combats hunger in the New River Valley

Campus Kitchen at Virginia Tech is combating hunger in the New River Valley. The VT Engage program redirects quality, surplus food to area hunger relief agencies. Since 2015, Campus Kitchen has diverted more than 43,000 pounds of food from Dining Services. Hokie students, staff and faculty have volunteered 8,400+ hours.

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Telling the story of a community through photography

Virginia home gardeners help shape new planting recommendations through trial

Register for the Hahn Horticulture Garden's Fundraising Gala on June 13

Summer Arts Festival 2026 offers free performances and events

Speaker series makes science digestible for all audiences

Interfraternity Council earns Outstanding Community Impact award

Greeks Giving Back shows community service as central to Fraternity and Sorority Life

Virginia Tech's Graduate Education Week 2026 begins March 23

Fraternity and Sorority Life brings strategy and impact to a national stage

Students design community-centered, flood-resilient landscapes on Virginia’s coast

‘We are The Spirit of Tech’: Game day with The Marching Virginians

Ryan McMahan named Center for Human-Computer Interaction director, steps into mentor's shoes

Dean Liu’s studio crawls: Listening, learning, and engaging with students

Immersive exhibit celebrates Nikki Giovanni's life and poetry

Immersive exhibit celebrates Nikki Giovanni's life and poetry

Business students raise over $28,000 for charity

Symposium recognizes early childhood educators

Virginia Tech Honor Orchestra and Choir Festival: Talent meets opportunity

Immersive poetry exhibit honors the memory of Nikki Giovanni

Virginians with diabetes make strides through Virginia Cooperative Extension program

Virginia Tech, Northern Virginia Community College collaborate on new teaching fellows program

A murder, a manor, and a mystery

Experience artistic innovation with the Music Inclusion Ensemble

Designing hope: Architecture alum responds to Maui wildfires

Student Jamie Raczynski lifts community stories and propels social change

New Music + Technology Festival to celebrate boundary-pushing composers

WVTF helps bring community radio to Northwest Roanoke

School of Performing Arts' fall 2025 season includes student and faculty performances

Fraternity and Sorority Life earns national recognition

Meet Aiden, the School of Design’s facility dog

Sit. Stay. Heal. -- Be aware of wellness

Cathy Sutphin honored with emerita status

Summer Arts Festival starts May 23 with free entertainment and fun for all

Brotherly bond sparks biomedical impact

Residence halls serve varied communities in summer

Landscape architecture students design inclusive trails for Pocahontas State Park

Students honor luthier Daniel Foster with memorial concert

Adaptation of ‘Little Women’ puts family dynamics center stage at the Moss Arts Center

New Music + Technology Festival expands to Roanoke

Arts and technology highlight new academic, industry, and government partnership

Graduate School Community Scholars to share their projects at March 27 showcase

Requiem concert to bring ensembles together for musical masterpiece

Virginia Tech's Graduate Education Week 2025 begins March 24

Sport Clubs to host blood drive on April 16

Partnership for Progress

Virginia Tech and Blacksburg ensembles to perform Mozart's Requiem

Whole Health Consortium at Virginia Tech funds teams to tackle community health challenges

This play is not your grandma's Chekhov

New therapy dog helps students settle into the semester in the D.C. area

Architecture students help preserve erased and forgotten Black voices

Virginia Tech Wind Ensemble invites the child in all of us to 'Wild Symphony'

Writing a soundtrack for history — and life

VT Engage pairs purpose with partnership

Research team studies reinvention of historic school

Hokies serve their communities on Election Day

Posters designed to draw voters

Ut Prosim: Bike rides and broken water mains

Molecular biologist and science educator to explain a scientist’s most powerful weapon against misinformation

U.S. passport services available on campus

Partnership for Progress initiative gets underway in New River Valley region

Rural Education Annual Summit shifts focus to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene

Ut Prosim on display as Virginia Tech students and employees help with local cleanup efforts

Funny, feminist, fast-paced farce slams into Squires Studio Theatre this October

October cybersecurity webinars feature Neil Daswani, Ron Ross

Whole Health Consortium’s first year shows growth and innovation in health and well-being solutions

Restoration Ecology Working Group provides guidance for Town of Blacksburg

New study views wildlife through the lens of diversity

The magic of turning food waste into paint pigments

Rooted in service

New lectureship will spotlight natural resources and the environment

New leadership to guide the Virginia Water Resources Research Center

Area leaders forge partnership to discuss, build shared vision

Summer Arts Festival 2024 promises free fun and entertainment for all

Planting the CEED for Community

Class of 2024: Grace Kennedy finds purpose in promoting health awareness

Jon Dance finds joy in building community, removing stigmas

Students race to participate in Relay for Life

Virginia Tech fraternity and sorority community honored for achievements

Graduate students and faculty mentors honored at the Graduate School's 2024 awards reception