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        <description><![CDATA[ Homeowners watching their grass turn yellow as drought drags on face a lot of potentially fateful decisions regarding the health of their lawns. Virginia Tech turfgrass expert Dan Sandor offers guidance as he answered questions about what to do and not to do for thirsty yards. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The College of Engineering inducted five new members into the Virginia Tech Academy of Engineering Excellence at its annual ceremony to celebrate careers that reflect innovation, leadership, and a lasting impact on the future of engineering. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kevin Pitts, dean of the College of Science and professor of physics, contributed to the international Muon g-2 experiment at Fermilab, honored for advancing understanding of the universe’s fundamental laws. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ With Maryland&#39;s Purple Line set to open in late 2027, two Virginia Tech College of Engineering alumni are in pivotal roles keeping the project on track. Civil and environmental alumni Martha Gross &#39;10, &#39;11, executive director of Transit Development and Delivery at Maryland Transit Administration, and Doran Bosso &#39;06, &#39;08, chief executive officer of Purple Line Transit Partners LLC., credit their Virginia Tech education in preparing them to work on this massive project that will transform transit in Maryland. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As the 2026 World Cup approaches, Virginia Tech hospitality and tourism expert Juan Luis Nicolau explains how technology will be used to better experiences for guests and host cities. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As associate director of the Virginia Tech Newport News Center, Mallory Tuttle M.S. ’14 builds partnerships and creates opportunity across Hampton Roads — work that recently earned her recognition of one of Virginia&#39;s Forty Under 40. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Randy Marchany was inducted into the Virginia Tech Department of Computer Science Academy of Distinguished Alumni, while Ashwin Aji received the department’s Distinguished Early Career Alumni Award for leadership in cybersecurity, high-performance computing, and AI research. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ On a bitterly cold day in 2019, a filly entered the world fighting for her life. With the help of the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, she survived and became a successful racehorse. On one of the coldest mornings of 2026, her filly was in need of similar help. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Jean Dickinson Gibbons Fielden &#39;62 was awarded with the University Distinguished Achievement Award. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Jerry Hulick &#39;73 was awarded the Alumni Distinguished Service Award. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Preston M. White &#39;63 was awarded the Ut Prosim Medal. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Living with diabetes is never easy. Kirubaharan (Kiru) Natarajan, a first-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech, wants to change that. When Kiru’s uncle stopped taking his diabetes medication because it was inconvenient, bulky, and embarrassing, it was heartbreaking to watch his health slow him down. Kiru knew it was time to use his engineering skills to help. Growing up, Kiru learned about the idea of biomimicry—or design inspired by nature—from the countless National Geographic documentaries he watched with his grandfather. Now, alongside Associate Professor Anne Staples, whose lab focuses on biomimicry, he’s taking a cue from insects to develop a self-powered microfluidic device for diabetics that makes insulin infusion as simple as breathing. Driven by Kiru’s love for nature and human-centered design, the device has the potential to provide life-changing impact on a global scale. Want to learn more? Visit: https://www.stapleslab.org/ ]]></description>
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        <title>Mining for talent: Carter Machinery supports training a next-generation workforce</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Through support from the heavy equipment company, engineering students will be well equipped to lead the mining workforce into the future.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Data Center Summit attracts industry, partners</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ More than 250 attendees from industry, government, and academia convened to learn and discuss solutions to the challenges of building and powering the information economy through data centers. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As spring progresses and summer approaches, now is the time for working in the garden. However, with more than 60 percent of the United States dealing with drought, maintaining a thriving landscape has become increasingly difficult.   Ed Olsen, a consumer horticulture specialist and director of the Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program, shares essential strategies for gardening in dry conditions and the common mistakes to avoid. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ More 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. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Institute for Advanced Computing&#39;s largest Project-Based Learning Symposium highlighted not only technical achievement, but also the growing impact of collaborative learning experiences that connect students with the evolving needs of industry and public service. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Preston M. White ’63, Jean Dickinson Gibbons Fielden ’62, Jerry Hulick ’73, and Sarah Franklin ’97 will be honored with the university’s top honors — the Ut Prosim Medal, the University Distinguished Achievement Award, and the Alumni Distinguished Service Award, respectively — at University Commencement on Friday. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:07:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ This kickoff event celebrated the growing collaboration between Carter Machinery and Virginia Tech, highlighting a shared commitment to shaping the future of mining and quarrying through innovation, education, and industry collaboration. Faculty, industry leaders, and students from mining and minerals engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, and the Myers‑Lawson School of Construction came together to explore interdisciplinary projects and emerging career pathways. Speakers discussed the industry’s urgent need for talent in data, automation, optimization, and how this support helps prepare the next generation to build safer, more productive, and more fuel‑efficient operations. As technology rapidly transforms aggregate mining and construction, new roles are being created, and opportunities are expanding. This event represents how bridges between industry and academia are helping Virginia Tech students prepare for exciting, future‑focused careers. ]]></description>
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        <title>What the Andes hantavirus outbreak reveals about pandemic risk</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Luis 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. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>A donkey, a ride in a Honda Pilot, and the veterinary team that saved her life  </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ When a 7-month-old miniature donkey named Dolly was found hypothermic and unresponsive, her owner drove nearly two hours to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine for lifesaving treatment that took weeks to complete.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Data center summit explores the complexities in powering the digital ecosystem</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech brought leaders in industry, academia, and government together to focus on issues around the growth of the data center ecosystem. The summit featured expert and emerging voices in conversation about the opportunities, tradeoffs, and decisions defining the future of data center infrastructure, grounded in real-world experience and cross-sector collaboration. ]]></description>
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        <title>When uncertainty shadowed a trip to Egypt, Hokies chose connection</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/04/outreach-geo-egypt-connection.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Before traveling, senior computer science major Ian Kanjirath thought the pyramids would be the highlight of his study abroad experience. They weren’t. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Faculty members help shape the future of a town that refuses to disappear</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/05/outreach-aad-amonate.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ An interdisciplinary team is working alongside Amonate residents to preserve the former coal town&#39;s history, identify community priorities, and build local capacity. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Pete Fox to deliver College of Engineering commencement address</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/05/eng-coe-fox-commencement-speaker.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Fox ’89, M.S. ’93 will encourage graduating seniors to embrace lifelong learning, resilience, and what it means to be a Hokie. He also will be honored as the college’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipient ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>With gas prices uncertain, expert offers smarter summer travel strategies</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/04/gas-prices-summer-travel-expert.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech hospitality and tourism expert Mahmood Khan encourages summer travelers to plan in advance, especially as fuel prices continue to fluctuate. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>2026 faculty and staff awards</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The university congratulates faculty and staff members for their contributions in a number of categories. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Power supply or grid stress? Both need to be solved to meet data center demand</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/05/grid-stress-power-supply-small-modular-reactors-data-centers.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Small modular reactors, or on-site power plants, could allow data center companies to supply their own power right where it’s needed, without impacting residential and commercial energy delivery and putting extra strain on the grid. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 03:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Experts explain how Taylor Swift’s trademark strategy could redefine AI rights</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/04/Trademark-copyright-AI-Taylor-Swift-experts.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ As 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. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>International collaboration key to addressing cybersecurity threats</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) is strengthening international collaboration to address widespread cyber threats by engaging embassy representatives from around the world. CCI hosted its first “Exploring International Collaboration in Cybersecurity” networking and discussion breakfast on April 28 at the Virginia Tech Research Center in Arlington, Va. Embassy representatives from 13 countries included Canada, Chile, Denmark, France, India, Italy, Japan, Latvia, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Sweden, Taiwan, and Türkiye. ]]></description>
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        <title>Expert explains why the war in the Middle East is making fertilizer more expensive</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ One of the concerns that has come out of the Iran War is its impact on growing crops. Rory Maguire, an expert in nutrient management and sustainable agriculture at Virginia Tech, explained the specifics of the war’s impact on fertilizer, the effect it is having on growing in the US, and what alternatives there may be for growers.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Justin Perkinson has a passion for bringing stories to life</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Justin Perkinson is an award-winning filmmaker, immersive storyteller, and Associate Professor of Cinema Production. His work leverages both traditional and emerging tools (such as Virtual Reality and 360° cameras) and connects across disciplines to help communicate science, bridge cultural gaps, and support social and environmental impact. ]]></description>
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        <title>Hoda to Hokies: Find a path you love and a community within it</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kotb &#39;86 made a half-day trip to Blacksburg to talk with students in the School of Communication and others in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences about her new app venture, Joy 101. This semester about 150 students in the college have been testing the app that Kotb launched in 2025. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:36:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Partnership expands access to clean water in Mexico</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/04/cnre-cligs-waterinmexico.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech and community partners in Mexico are expanding rainwater harvesting systems that strengthen local resilience and support Indigenous leadership. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:28:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>A message to Virginia Tech alumni from President Tim Sands</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2020/04/alumni-sands.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Take care of yourselves and your communities by practicing social distancing. But know that there are ways Hokies can come together in a time when we must remain apart. And there are ways to make a difference in this time of turmoil.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:19:56 -0400</pubDate>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/05/eng-expert-tornado-wind-storm-damage.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Even in Virginia, tornadoes and downbursts can wreak havoc, according to Monica Arul, an assistant professor in the Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Here&#39;s how to protect yourself and your property. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:18:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>New center in Newport News will help shape Virginia’s energy future</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/04/outreach-newportnews-secure-energy-future-center.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Secure Energy Future Center at Tech Center Research Park connects researchers, industry, and local leaders working on energy resilience across Hampton Roads. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Department of Energy selects Virginia Tech joint venture to manage and operate Jefferson Lab</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Students in Lisa Gunter&#39;s shelter car behavior and welfare class develop skills by working directly with shelter cats to build confidence, reduce stress, and prepare them for adoption. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia voters by a narrow margin passed a referendum allowing congressional districts to be gerrymandered in a manner that heavily favors Democrats, as a counter to Republican-skewed gerrymandering in other states. Questions remain as to what the long-term consequences will be. Virginia Tech political communications expert Cayce Myers shares his post-election analysis.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Putting the Ut Prosim in DesignUP</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ DesignUP, which stands for Design Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), is a one-day design-a-thon with an accompanying semester-long course in which design professionals are paired with teams of students, and together they develop graphics for local nonprofits and university programs. ]]></description>
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        <title>Alumna preserves Southside Virginia&#39;s natural heritage</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/04/cnre-alumna-hudson.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Laura Hudson ’16 builds a conservation career managing natural lands in Southside Virginia while protecting ecosystems and inspiring future environmental stewards. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Center for the Arts brings the joy of music to preschoolers</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/videos/y/2026/04/RSHGnan2k4o.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Music Monday brings preschoolers in Giles County together for a fun, hands‑on day of singing, instruments, and teamwork. With support from Virginia Tech&#39;s Center for the Arts, Marching Virginians, and Giles County Public Schools, the annual event is meant to get kids excited about the power of music. ]]></description>
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        <title>Experts available: Iran war, oil prices and stock markets, Virginia redistricting, cycling in cities, and more</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/04/Iran-Strait-Hormuz-Peace-Talks-Oil-Prices-Stock-Market-Virginia-Redistricting-Experts-new-dino.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech experts are available this week to talk about issues in the news, including the Iran War, oil prices, the stock market, alternative transportation, and Autism Acceptance Month. To schedule an interview with any of them or if you need analysis on other topics, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.     ]]></description>
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        <title>Expert tips for choosing healthy plants at the garden center this spring </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Spring garden season is in full swing, and garden centers are packed with colorful, tempting plants — but how do you know which ones will thrive in your garden?  According to Eric Stallknecht, Virginia Cooperative Extension greenhouse specialist, and assistant professor in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, there are some basic guidelines gardeners can follow to pick plants that will blossom at home.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:46:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>As gas prices fluctuate, expert’s research shows cycling continues to grow as commuting alternative</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/04/gas-prices-cycling-alternative-commuting-expert.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Ralph Buehler’s most recent study looked at cycling trends in a number of major world cities and found that, even after the pandemic-fueled cycling boom, many have seen their share of cyclists continue to increase in recent years. ]]></description>
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        <title>Designing with words</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/12/clahs-engl-alum-clay-delk.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Clay Delk discusses how his foundation in English drives the strategic thinking behind his work in technology, design, and communication. ]]></description>
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        <title>Healing the horse who helps heroes heal</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/04/vetmed-emc-success-story-ardie.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ When a fractured elbow threatened to end the career of a horse at Operation Second Stride, an organization that serves first responders, veterans, and families of the fallen, the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center stepped in and gave therapy horse Ardie a second chance. ]]></description>
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        <title>There&#39;s a power/water trade-off in data center resource allocation</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/04/power-water-data-centers-resource-allocation.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Landon Marston, who studies sustainable water resources management, is in the middle of the growing challenge of power and water resource allocation for data centers. ]]></description>
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        <title>At the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, every case is a classroom lesson</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/04/vetmed-vth-success-story-copper.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Life-saving surgery and treatment for Copper, a year-old mixed breed, by a team of clinicians, technicians, and veterinary students not only saved Copper, but will help countless other pets for years to come. ]]></description>
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        <title>These alumni excel in their professions, communities, and university support</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/04/clahs-alumni-awards-2026.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences will honor its outstanding alumni during a ceremony on April 17. ]]></description>
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        <title>The Big Event 2026</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/videos/y/2026/04/7fPG7dTkWWc.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ This year over 6,000 students, faculty, and staff completed nearly 1,200 community service projects throughout Blacksburg, Christiansburg and the New River Valley. ]]></description>
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        <title>Support local agriculture with grass-finished beef from Catawba</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2026/04/outreach-catawba-beef.html</link>
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        <title>Yang &#39;Cindy&#39; Yi and students lay foundation for future of chip design</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/04/computer-systems-briccs-lab-cindy-yi-research.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ A new state-of-the-art lab is the centerpiece of the computer systems area of study at the Institute for Advanced Computing.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Experts available: Gas prices rising, Pope vs. Trump, significance of Orbán’s loss in Hungary, VA redistricting, and more</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/04/Iran-Strait-Hormuz-Gas-Prices-Pope-Trump-Orban-Virginia-Redistricting-Experts.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech experts are available this week to talk about issues in the news, the drought, and Autism Acceptance Month. To schedule an interview with any of them or if you need analysis on other topics, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu. ]]></description>
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        <title>Historic research instrument partnership to support work in genomics, health, and biotechnology</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/04/genomics-sequencing-partnership.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ To elevate research and critical discoveries, Virginia Tech and Virginia Commonwealth University collaborated on a strategic research instrument expected to accelerate breakthroughs in everything from precision medicine to agricultural resilience. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Emotional overload is common, but for autistic individuals, it can happen more often and with greater intensity. It happens when the demands of a situation exceed a person’s ability to cope.  Angela Scarpa, director of Virginia Tech’s Autism Clinic &amp; Center for Autism Research, explains why overload happens, how it presents across different ages, and strategies to recognize and manage it.     ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Pamplin College of Business marketing professor Donna Wertalik, founder of PRISM, was named Western Virginia American Advertising Federation Advertising Person of the Year for industry impact and student mentorship. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ John Kinzer ‘90 graduated with a bachelor’s in accounting. Now, Kinzer serves as the Interim CFO at OneStream. He continues to give back through mentorship, speaking with students, and having served as a chairman of the Apex Center for Entrepreneurs advisory board, helping shape the next generation of business leaders. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ According to researchers, for many industries, small language models may offer a host of advantages to energy- and resource-intensive large language models. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Through her work with University Libraries, Nya Nesbit &#39;25 found a path that would shape her confidence and launch her career in academic publishing. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech experts are available to talk about issues in the news and offer seasonal advice on boosting brain health and restoring winter-damaged lawns. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu. ]]></description>
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        <title>Alumni take their skills around the globe with the Peace Corps</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/03/cnre-peace-corps.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Tyler Krupnik ’24 works in the coastal communities of the Philippines and Mitch Dolby ’23 is in the rural heart of Zambia.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:36:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Spring is good for your brain, expert says</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/03/clahs-spring-into-a-sharper-mind.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Benjamin Katz, associate professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science at Virginia Tech, explains how spending time outdoors can sharpen attention spans, improve memory, and support overall cognition. ]]></description>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/04/eng-me-nicholas-des-champs-legacy.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Des Champs created a legacy of giving back that spanned decades, playing an active role in the success of both the college and his home department. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia Tech Authors Recognition Event honors Virginia Tech faculty and staff who have written or edited a book or non-book materials representing an equivalent level of scholarly and creative achievement. ]]></description>
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        <title>Aerospace engineer explains the challenges and significance of Artemis II</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/04/Artemis-II-mission-aeropsace-engineering-NASA-Orion-astronauts.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The successful launch of NASA’s Artemis II mission has started four astronauts on a 10-day journey to fly above the dark side of the moon and return to Earth. Virginia Tech aerospace engineer Samantha Parry Kenyon, who designs and builds sensors for satellites intended to last in the harsh environment of space, answers questions about Artemis II.   ]]></description>
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        <title>Free Pizza + HokieBird?! Thank a Donor Day at Virginia Tech</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Take a break, grab some free pizza, and give back in a meaningful way. Thank a Donor Day is happening April 13 on the Drillfield, and it’s your chance to show appreciation to the people who make your Virginia Tech experience possible. Come hang with friends, snap a pic with HokieBird, meet therapy dogs, and write a few thank-you notes. That’s it. Oh — and did we mention free pizza and a T-shirt? 📍 Where: Drillfield 🕚 When: Monday, April 13 | 11 AM – 4 PM No RSVP needed. Just stop by when you’ve got time. ]]></description>
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        <title>Spring lawn care after a tough winter: Expert explains what to fix now and what to leave alone</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/04/spring-lawn-recovery.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ After a harsh winter, many Virginia lawns look brown or damaged, but Virginia Tech turfgrass specialist Mike Goatley says patience is key. Rushing fertilizer or treatments too early can do more harm than good as grasses wait for warmer soils and longer days to recover. ]]></description>
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        <title>$4.2 million grant strengthens region’s advanced manufacturing future</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/04/outreach-cece-am2-grant.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ A new GO Virginia investment will help Virginia Tech and regional partners accelerate innovation, expand workforce pathways, and strengthen Southwest and Southern Virginia’s position in advanced manufacturing. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Supply, demand, and the future of data centers</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/03/data-center-summit-series-supply-demand.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ There’s an innovation gap in the rapidly expanding business of data centers. On one side is the demand for raw computing power that will need to be built out to service the ever-expanding needs of artificial intelligence. On the other is the supply of energy and resources that will be required to make these data centers run. ]]></description>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/03/cals-carrie-chenery.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ With experience across government, business, and regional development, Carrie Chenery ’08 brings a cross-sector perspective to Virginia’s top economic role. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech’s Animal Cancer Care and Research Center in Roanoke applied a treatment shown to have good results on dogs to a cat much loved by his dedicated caretaker.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Lamb, pork, eggs, Easter bread - Candace Buckner shares the history of traditional Easter foods and how they joined holiday tables. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including the escalating war in Iran, President Trump’s executive order to fund TSA agents, record budget standoff in Congress, the upcoming Artemis II launch, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu. ]]></description>
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        <title>Alumna will guide Virginia’s agriculture and forestry industries</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/03/cals-katie-frazier.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Katie Frazier ’04 brings deep roots in Virginia 4-H and FFA, along with dual degrees from Virginia Tech, to her new role as Virginia’s secretary of agriculture and forestry. ]]></description>
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        <title>Critical minerals separation pilot plant partnership</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech and the Canadian-headquartered Aclara Resources take a step toward an Americas-based green technology supply chain by opening a rare earths separation pilot plant at the Corporate Research Center. Research and training at this facility will enhance workforce innovation and provide students experiential learning to jump start their career as future industry leaders. ]]></description>
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        <title>Experts discuss complications and concerns from social media trial verdicts</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Experts explain why we’re wired to love sugar and how overindulgence can affect long-term metabolic and brain health. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Melissa Wright gives tips on how to safely make your own natural Easter egg food dyes at home. She also gives tips for making sure your Easter eggs stay food safe. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Davis, a recipient of Virginia Tech’s highest honor and one of a select few friends of the university to have been named an honorary life member of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association, passed away on Tuesday, March 17. She was 79. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The brand-new science fiction movie “Project Hail Mary” hinges on an alarming scenario that imagines the early death of our sun. Virginia Tech astrophysicist Nahum Arav explains what the the sun&#39;s eventual fate will be and the danger that poses to Earth in the far, far future. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ University Libraries’ pilot project explores how artificial intelligence can support, not replace, human expertise in metadata curation, emphasizing ethical workflows, student learning, and cultural stewardship. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In March Madness 2026, both men&#39;s and women&#39;s top seeded teams are programs with long histories of success, said Matthew Zimmerman, sports media analytics expert at Virginia Tech. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Activate is a new eight-week, execution-driven pre-seed accelerator program for veteran and military spouse founders building technology, Software as a Service, and dual-use solutions. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Treatment found new comfort for Chrissy when euthanasia was in the discussion. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In the widening U.S./Israeli conflict with Iran, data centers, as essential part of modern infrastructure, have become military targets, causing service outages and threatening billions of dollars of investment. Virginia Tech cybersecurity expert Murat Kantarcioglu discusses how organizations and users can plan for risks ranging from cyberattacks to physical attacks. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Eric Jacques, who is leading a cross-disciplinary effort at Virginia Tech to design ways to protect people and infrastructure on the ground from drones without relying on costly and dangerous active electronic countermeasures, discusses how recent events in the Middle East reverberate here at home. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Working alongside local leaders, the Center for Economic and Community Engagement applies university expertise to help turn regional priorities into action. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Lauren Maghak spent a week as the only student veterinarian at the 41st John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon — a 300-mile race up Minnesota&#39;s North Shore and the longest U.S. race outside of Alaska. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Prediction markets, like Kalshi and Polymarket, allow users the opportunity to bet on just about any real-world event, from the trivial to the monumental, including major geopolitical conflicts and elections here at home. Economist David Bieri explains how these markets work, why they appeal to a distinctly American economic mindset, and the risks that they pose for both users and broader structures.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The popular 34-mile rail trail generates more than $61 million annually and supports hundreds of jobs across four counties, reflecting its vital role in the region’s economy as communities rebuild after Hurricane Helene.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Mass media corporation Paramount Skydance has won a bidding war to acquire Warner Bros. The proposed $111 billion deal could significantly alter the streaming service and broadcast news landscapes. Virginia Tech news media expert Megan Duncan answered questions about potential consequences of this massive media merger.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Ralph Buehler, professor of urban affairs and planning, and his students presented four projects at the largest transportation research conference in the U.S. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Matthew Wagner, who previously worked on the Roanoke County farm as an agricultural technician, will help sustain the center as a hands-on hub for student learning, faculty research, and community partnerships.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Brian Collins, professor of practice and Sales Program director in the Pamplin College of Business, has been named the Institute for Effective Professional Selling&#39;s College Sales Educator of the Year.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump has appeared before Congress to deliver the second State of the Union address of his second term in office. Political scientist Karen Hult and political communications expert Cayce Myers offered their analysis of the content and context of the president’s speech. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Five of six awards presented at the annual Virginia Veterinary Medical Association&#39;s annual awards ceremony in Roanoke went to faculty, staff, and alumni of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. ]]></description>
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        <title>Literary scholar contrasts new &#39;Wuthering Heights&#39; film with classic novel</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The film adaptation expands the novel’s famous violent turmoil beyond the Earnshaw home, blurring the traditional contrast between the wild Wuthering Heights and the refined Thrushcross Grange. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ During his 10th State of the University Address on Wednesday, Sands said the university will continue to focus on global distinction and Virginia Tech Advantage while also moving athletics to the forefront of priorities. He also said that the university could face challenges this year and is making contingency plans in preparation for those challenges. ]]></description>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/02/cm-economicimpact-2026.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ President Tim Sands highlighted the findings during his annual State of the University Address on Wednesday. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Disagreement in the U.S. Congress over continued funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) led to a partial government shutdown with no immediate end in sight. Political communications expert Cayce Myers offered analysis of the partisan standoff behind the shutdown and why government shutdowns have become so frequent   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ It’s Giving Day! Hokies everywhere are coming together to support the parts of Virginia Tech that matter most to them. Your generosity creates lasting impact across campus and beyond. Let’s go, Hokies — give now at givingday.vt.edu! ]]></description>
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        <title>Expert discusses the musical traditions showcased in ‘Sinners’</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including the partial shutdown over homeland security funding, social media companies on trial in child addiction cases, the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Alumnus Miles Abernethy credits his time as a student employee in the University Libraries&#39; Special Collections and University Archives with building the confidence and experience he brings to his work at the National Park Service. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Little Hokie™ Hangout Early Education Center offers subsidized early education program primarily for graduate student families. It also provides Virginia Tech students part time jobs in childcare to gain experience before entering the workforce. ]]></description>
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        <title>Families of virology pioneers set up new scholarship for public health and veterinary students</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Luis Melendez, a professor in the veterinary college’s early years at Virginia Tech, and Pedro Acha, a visiting lecturer, were close friends and groundbreaking researchers who established concepts of One Health.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Stavrou family gifts establish $350,000 to support junior faculty and graduate scholarships in the D.C. area</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Angelos Stavrou and his wife, Daliborka, both completed their graduate education in the United States after growing up abroad and deeply value the transformative role institutions of higher education play in shaping lives.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A trial has gotten underway in California that accuses corporate giants Meta and YouTube of intentionally engineering their products to make children become addicted. Virginia Tech social media expert Megan Duncan and political communications expert Cayce Myers discuss the possible impacts of the case and the wider implications for consumers and public policy.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Everyone talks about the veterinarian shortage—but there&#39;s another workforce crisis in veterinary medicine that gets far less attention. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia families open their homes to youth from Japan through the 4-H International Exchange Program, creating cultural connections and lifelong memories.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Hokies around the world are invited to come together for Giving Day, a celebration of the people, programs, opportunities, and experiences that define Virginia Tech. The 24-hour event begins Feb. 18 at noon ET. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Jim &#39;74 and Augustine &#39;71 Smith&#39;s record generosity will help aspiring doctors overcome cost barriers to realizing their potential and will enhance the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine’s ability to serve as a pipeline of talent to numerous communities that need physicians. ]]></description>
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        <title>Experts available: Bad Bunny&#39;s Super Bowl halftime performance, the Winter Olympics, Valentine&#39;s Day, and more</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ With Valentine’s Day approaching, Virginia Tech experts Sarah Ovink and Rose Wesche discuss how fictional love stories influence expectations for real-life relationships. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A leader in 4-H shooting education, Benneche has supported youth development across Virginia for more than 40 years. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:32:25 -0500</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ President Tim Sands will speak at 3 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech. The event will be livestreamed. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A partnership led by the Virginia Tech Southwest Center will prepare residents for careers in land reclamation, environmental restoration, and clean energy, linking local expertise with new regional opportunities. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Gene Copenhaver ’83 brings decades of industry experience to his new role as president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Robin Queen, a Virginia Tech professor of biomedical engineering, explains that, while possible, there are several major challenges Lindsey Vonn must overcome to compete in the Olympics. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Redican helped establish the university&#39;s graduate and undergraduate public health programs while serving three terms as Faculty Senate president.    .  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A gift from the Hickman family establishes a graduate fellowship in agricultural and applied economics, honoring the legacy of alumnus E. Phillip “Phil” Hickman ’74 and the generations of Hickmans he inspired to follow in his path in the field. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ This year’s Super Bowl halftime show by Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican rapper and singer, is likely to be historic. That’s because it will be performed solely in Spanish.  Craig Arthur, who teaches hip-hop studies and Christopher Campo-Bowen, an assistant professor of musicology in the School of Performing Arts at Virginia Tech, share their perspective on his impact and influence. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Before the season, both the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots were expected to win only 8.5 games, according to Virginia Tech sport media analytics expert Matthew Zimmerman.   ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:04:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/02/nikki-giovanni-tech-on-tap-torpedo-factory-exhibit.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Six of poet Nikki Giovanni’s works will be transformed into the “The Nikki Giovanni Immersive Experience” at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Super Bowl has evolved from a football game into one of the biggest cultural and advertising moments of the year. As Virginia Tech marketing expert Donna Wertalik explains, it’s no longer just about the players on the field, but who or what appears on viewers’ screens during timeouts. ]]></description>
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        <title>Experts available: Winter weather, power bills, Super Bowl, Winter Olympics, and more</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/02/snow-totals-power-bills-super-bowl-winter-olympics-experts.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including winter weather, the Super Bowl, Winter Olympics, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu. ]]></description>
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        <title>How Olympic athletes use science to win, according to an expert</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/02/eng-aoe-science-speed-olympics-aerodynamics.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Ahead of the Winter Olympics, a Virginia Tech aerodynamics expert breaks down how air resistance can determine who medals — and how some athletes try to bend the rules.   ]]></description>
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        <title>Keeping warm without raising your bills, according to experts</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As utility bills rise across the U.S., ranking up your heat on a cold winter’s night could end up putting a chill on your bank account. Virginia Tech experts on electricity share ways to save energy while saving money. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Ahead of Safer Internet Day on Feb. 10, Virginia Tech expert Jin-Hee Cho shared tips for keeping kids safe from online predators. ]]></description>
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        <title>One Hokie engineer is maximizing the impact of his gift this Giving Day</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Every year, Giving Day empowers the community to support the areas that matter most to them. To multiply the impact, computer science alumnus Jim Miller ’97 is sponsoring three challenges for Virginia Tech engineering. ]]></description>
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        <title>Virginia Tech-developed H-FIRE treatment now offered at Equine Medical Center </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg now offers H-FIRE, a revolutionary non-thermal tumor ablation procedure originally developed through Virginia Tech’s collaboration between veterinary medicine and engineering. ]]></description>
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        <title>Eric Burger, Rolando Burgos elevated to IEEE fellows</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The designation highlights their excellent contributions to high-power-density power electronics, stability of electronic power systems, and telecommunication policies. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>$10 million gift to fuel transdisciplinary data science</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Tom and Cathie Woteki, an alumni couple who made profound contributions to the fields of public health and applications of enterprise computing in their careers, have made a $10 million estate gift commitment to endow multiple faculty positions or fellowships, as well as create graduate fellowships, in the College of Science and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Ragnar, the ambassador of Oakey&#39;s Funeral Service, has made a turnaround as he continues to fight cancer with the help of the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center.. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meteorologist Barrett Gutter says one big reason for snowfall differences comes from a meteorological phenomenon, in which the same amount of total precipitation can deliver very different amounts of measurable snowfall, depending on the underlying conditions. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The 2026 Youth in Action honorees are strengthening agriculture, service, wellness, and STEM education through hands-on leadership. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Elena Mantis was encouraged to continue in equine medicine by Mark Crisman and is pursuing that dream with the scholarship that memorializes the beloved veterinary professor. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Drawing on data and community insight, the Center for Economic and Community Engagement helped shape a strategy to drive growth across Southern and Southwest Virginia. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The U.S. military’s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has raised complex questions about foreign policy, executive authority, and long-term regional stability, according to to Virginia Tech political scientists Paul Avey and Karen Hult. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ When Bessie arrived at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, surgeons didn&#39;t expect her to walk again. Within 24 hours of surgery, she could feel her toes. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Jim Egenrieder, director of the Virginia Tech Thinkabit Labs, shares simple ways families can build real-world skills through everyday activities over winter break. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ John ’70, MBA ’72 and Phyllis MS ’74 Thompson reflect on how Virginia Tech and education shaped their lives and spurred their commitment to empowering future generations of Hokies. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Georgia Daniel and Liz Logemann both aspire to serve rural areas through veterinary medicine. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets donate toys to the Toys for Tots Foundation to help children in our community have a toy this holiday season. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ If your gift can’t survive a 12-inch drop, it’s not ready to ship. That’s a test Virginia Tech packaging expert Laszlo Horvath, director of the Center for Packaging and Unit Load Design, wishes everyone would use before sealing a box. Horvath says a few smart decisions, starting with that one-foot-drop rule, can mean the difference between a smooth arrival and a broken surprise.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The testimony underscored the strength of Virginia Tech’s partnerships with educators, universities, and public-sector initiatives in developing the nation’s cybersecurity workforce.     ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ If you have a child, chances are you’ve already been asked, “When can I have a cellphone?” For many kids, a smartphone is at the top of their Christmas wishlist. But a growing number of parents are putting something more old-fashioned under the tree this year: a landline. Virginia Tech child psychology and development experts say this trend is a positive shift, explaining its benefits, potential drawbacks, and other ways parents can manage their child’s use of smartphone technology.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A gift in memory of veterinary college alum and rural veterinarian Doc Fuller ’88, DVM ’97 is helping Shelly Underwood prepare for a career in caring for farm animals. ]]></description>
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        <title>Budget for your holiday meal with these chef-approved tips</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In homes around the world, food is often the centerpiece of any holiday celebration. Yet, like many other aspects of the holidays, cooking the meal can be stressful. According to Dave Yanisko, a culinary expert in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, budgeting can ease the stress of planning and preparing meals. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The 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. ]]></description>
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        <title>Innovation &amp; Impact Summit highlights global collaboration to meet pace of change</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Times Higher Education Innovation &amp; Impact Summit at Virginia Tech’s Academic Building One convened more than 200 delegates from 61 universities across 28 countries alongside industry leaders and federal agencies. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The youth organization founded in 1925 by four agricultural educators is now the nation’s largest student-led organization, with more than 1 million members. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ High school students from across the New River Valley explored a future career in early childhood education at the third annual Early Childhood Career Day: Those Who Can, Teach! ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As more people turn to artificial intelligence (AI) for help planning their holiday trips, travelers may be relying on AI tools for everything from flight prices to hotel picks to local recommendations. But while these tools can be helpful, Juan Luis Nicolau, a professor of revenue management in Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business, says they should be used carefully.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Once a breeding stallion, now a beloved rescue ambassador, King faced a painful sinus infection that required complex dental surgery. Thanks to expert care at the Equine Medical Center, this gentle giant is once again greeting fans and enjoying retirement with his partner, Ada. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In a new study, 18- to 21-year-olds put on to a diet high in ultra-processed foods were more likely to overeat — even when full. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The holiday season is full of joy and traditions, and it can also bring a few headaches. Whether you’re keeping your pets out of trouble, protecting your wallet from scammers, caring for holiday plants, or navigating family dynamics, Virginia Tech experts offer advice to help you through it all.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ For more than a decade, Xiaoting Jia, an electrical and computer engineering professor at Virginia Tech, has been developing neural implant fibers — hair-thin, flexible tubes through which she can run electronics and deliver drug therapy to treat those devastating neurological conditions. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Making healthy choices can be tough, doubly so when attending gatherings that revolve around eating rich foods and delectable desserts. For the 38 million Americans with diabetes, holiday meals can be a minefield of unhealthy options.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Balanced Living with Diabetes helps participants take control of their health through nutrition, exercise, and goal setting. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ When deciding between a real or artificial Christmas tree, how long you keep it makes all the difference, according to Virginia Tech sustainability expert Jennifer Russell. Research shows that an artificial tree must be reused for seven to ten years to have a lower overall environmental impact than buying a new real tree each holiday season.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A new Virginia Tech study by Scott Johnstone of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC identified a target for new therapies to improve recovery and reduce complications after stent procedures and bypass surgeries. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech economists David Bieri and Jadrian Wooten weigh in on the best strategies for holiday shoppers navigating an uncertain landscape of tariffs, with the Supreme Court decision pending. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Eric Johnston III shares how studying abroad, embracing Ut Prosim, and building partnerships shaped a career of innovation and public policy. ]]></description>
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        <title>Senior design project fosters service to community</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Biological Systems Engineering seniors Nate Foley, Ella Lewis, Cameron Brinson, and Cara Elledge are helping homeowners in Bluefield, Virginia solve a stormwater drainage problem in their neighborhood. ]]></description>
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        <title>Pass the Thanksgiving kudzu: Expert on edible invasive species  </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Invasive species often thrive because they have no natural predators — yet some of them are not only edible to humans, but downright delicious, with flavors that could enhance a Thanksgiving table spread. Invasive species expert Jacob Barney regularly concludes his class with a potluck of dishes that students make from plants and animals students have studied. ]]></description>
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        <title>Reimagining how affordable homes are built</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Students from around the university volunteered their time with the Myers-Lawson School of Construction and Habitat for Humanity to build the framing of a home using an innovative new method. This PAVE (Prefabricated Approaches and Volunteer-based Enhancements) method uses prefabrication to reduce cost and time, while providing volunteers hands-on experience in real-world applications and community service. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu. ]]></description>
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        <title>Tech on Tap: The Road to Artificial General Intelligence</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ What if wireless networks could understand what you mean, not just transmit data? Walid Saad, professor of electrical and computer engineering, explores semantic communication and how AI-powered networks could reduce data loads, boost reliability, and enable instant, human-like understanding. ]]></description>
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        <title>After a football rain delay, alumnus creates a game plan for student success</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A new scholarship funded by Terra Constructs CEO Babur Mian ’92, M.S. ’94 addresses the hidden costs of bridge experiences, making construction industry internships more accessible for Myers-Lawson students.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Sweet potatoes or yams: What’s really on your Thanksgiving table?</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ It is harvest season for sweet potatoes in Virginia. Across the southeast, farmers are busy pulling rosy, orange-fleshed vegetables from their fields – but wait, are those actually yams?   ]]></description>
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        <title>Researcher targets invasive tree of heaven and the pest that depends on it</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As the invasive spotted lanternfly continues to spread through Virginia, one Virginia Tech scientist says fighting the insect’s favorite tree may be the key to slowing the growth of both. Carrie Fearer, an assistant professor of forest pathology in the College of Natural Resources and Environment, is testing a naturally occurring fungus that attacks the ailanthus altissima, best known as the tree of heaven. The tree is an aggressive invader that also provides the perfect home for the spotted lanternfly. ]]></description>
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        <title>Introduction to Earth Science textbook wins statewide award</title>
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        <title>Rising Hamburger Helper sales may signal shifting consumer confidence, expert explains</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Hamburger Helper, the familiar boxed mix that combines pasta and sauce with a pound of ground beef, is finding its way back into more American kitchens.  Virginia Tech economist Jadrian Wooten said the renewed interest in Hamburger Helper offers insights into how families are adjusting to record beef prices and higher grocery costs.   ]]></description>
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        <title>More Than an ER - Building the Future of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A North Carolina dog trainer is seeking continued care for the miniature American shepherd at the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center in Roanoke. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech experts are available to discuss this week&#39;s contentious and historic Virginia elections, the impact of SNAP benefits expiring, how the government shutdown could affect Head Start, the potential fallout from the Supreme Court&#39;s impending tariff decision, and more. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ If the government shutdown cuts off funding for the federal Head Start program, the consequences for children, families, and educators could be far-reaching, says a Virginia Tech expert. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech experts Elena Serrano, director of the Virginia Family Nutrition Program, and George Davis, interim head of the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, are co-authors of the book “Food and Nutrition Economics” and can explain how SNAP benefits work, how people will be affected by them expiring during the government shutfown, and actions those impacted can take. ]]></description>
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        <title>Glenda Snyder inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/10/cals-glenda-snyder-national-4h-hall-of-fame.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ A Virginia 4-H Extension agent in Botetourt County and dedicated volunteer for over four decades, Snyder joins a class of 16 national honorees for her lifelong contributions to youth development. ]]></description>
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        <title>Constructing success: Scholarship support empowers future engineers</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Civil and environmental engineering students Garrett Beggs and Leah Goulet are building their futures with the support, mentorship, and generosity from the CEE Alumni Board Scholarship. ]]></description>
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        <title>Kevin Boyle retires after two decades of leadership</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The 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. ]]></description>
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        <title>Expanding opportunity, strengthening community: Virginia Tech Advantage grows</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ With record number of students in the Presidential Scholarship Initiative, the university advances its land-grant mission of access and affordability.   ]]></description>
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        <title>The lasting impact of VT Therapy dogs</title>
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        <title>Expert: Delayed CPI data could complicate Fed’s next rate decision</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As the Federal Open Market Committee prepares to meet on October 28–29, the recent government shutdown has delayed key economic reports, raising concerns about the reliability of the data guiding the Fed’s next move. Virginia Tech finance expert Brad Paye says the postponed release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) — a critical measure of inflation — could make monetary policy decisions more uncertain than usual. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The symposium is Nov. 3 at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech and is free and open to the public. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech food safety expert urges families to avoid homemade Halloween treats due to allergen and contamination risks, recommending store-bought options for a safer holiday. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:00:38 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ U.S. presidents have led significant renovations to the White House over the years., from a swimming pool and basketball court to the addition of the West Wing and an entire third floor. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Belle’s recovery is the result of a dedicated owner, a first response veterinarian, a team of specialists at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, and aftercare at a rehabilitation facility. ]]></description>
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