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        <description><![CDATA[ The AI Futures Working Group has developed a universitywide vision statement to distinguish Virginia Tech in a rapidly evolving AI landscape. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ University Distinguished Professor Emeritus Dennis Dean committed over $1 million to help undergraduates hone their research skills. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The board approved the following promotions, tenure, and continued appointments. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A growing network of faculty members and students expand dignified access to meals and essentials across the Blacksburg campus and at Academic Building One in Alexandria. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ At the children&#39;s museum in Christiansburg, Morris shares her love of STEM and her passion for play as learning. ]]></description>
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        <title>University ranks fifth among large schools for Peace Corps volunteers</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Alumni are advancing global communities while carrying the university’s spirit of civic engagement forward. ]]></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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        <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>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As the university pays tribute to the way advisors shape student success, this year&#39;s advising awards went to Ruoxi Jia, Julie Burger, Alyssa Rametta, Marlena McGlothlin Lester, and Nicole Ebreo. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Now in its 18th year, the event recognized 83 books by 82 authors representing all nine academic colleges, along with administrative units, research centers, and institutes. ]]></description>
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        <title>Warren Dixon named dean of the College of Engineering</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Dixon, an internationally recognized leader in robotics and autonomous technologies, currently is the interim dean of the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida and a distinguished professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering. His appointment will begin on July 10. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In a first for the university, two faculty members have received appointments to both academies. ]]></description>
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        <title>Emily Holt Foerst appointed to Virginia Tech Academy of Faculty Leadership</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The 2026 Carnegie classification recognizes the university&#39;s long-standing commitment to community engagement through trusted, reciprocal partnerships, a designation the university has held continuously since 2006. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Board of Visitors recently awarded the emeritus title to 18 faculty members in recognition of exemplary service to the university.  ]]></description>
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        <title>10 faculty members named to endowed chairs, professorships, and fellowships</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors appointed 10 faculty members to endowed chairs, professorships, and fellowships at its Nov. 18 meeting. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The University Commencement ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. ET Friday, Dec. 19, with the Graduate School Commencement ceremony following at 2:30 p.m. ET. Both events will be available via livestream video from the university homepage for those unable to attend in person.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The new dean will replace Julie Ross, who is leaving the position to serve as executive vice president and provost. ]]></description>
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        <title>APLU honors Virginia Tech for advancing global teaching and learning </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The International Impact Award highlights how Hokies are connecting local impact to global opportunity through collaboration and innovation. ]]></description>
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        <title>Department of Chemistry earns University Exemplary Department or Program Award</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The award recognizes the collaborative efforts and successes of a group of colleagues actively performing work that is essential for sustaining a truly excellent academic environment.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Clarke has served as the university’s provost since January 2019 and has led Virginia Tech&#39;s academic enterprise through pivotal moments in its recent history. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Ross, the Paul and Dorothea Torgersen Dean of the College of Engineering and special advisor to the president, will officially assume her new role on Jan. 10, 2026.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The search committee recommended Julie Ross, the Paul and Dorothea Torgersen Dean of Engineering, to President Tim Sands as the finalist for the position.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The official enrollment of 38,995 is on target with university goals and shows an increase in both undergraduate students and in-state students.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The working group spent nearly 18 months engaging with faculty, staff, and student representatives across the university to develop core principles and recommendations related to the use of artificial intelligence.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Virginia Tech 13th among U.S. public schools in new ranking</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Overall, Virginia Tech landed at No. 35 among all 500 universities included in the 2026 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranking of U.S. colleges released Oct. 2. The rankings focus on two key metrics: how much a school improves students’ chances of graduating and their future earnings and the overall student experience. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The event marked the culmination of the committee’s work, led by Julie Ross, the Paul and Dorothea Torgersen Dean of Engineering and special advisor to the president. Ross called the result &#34;a forward-looking framework that positions the university as a leading hub for growing tech talent, uniquely situated at the intersection of industry, government, and research partners in the D.C. area.” ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors conferred the title on four recently retired faculty members.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The university is tied for No. 51 overall and tied for No. 21 among Top Public Schools, both in the National Universities class, in the rankings released Tuesday ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The college&#39;s “unearthed/Second Nature/PolliNATION” exhibition has been named a finalist for the University Project Award by the European Cultural Centre-Italy. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The executive director will serve as the visionary and strategic leader responsible for launching, shaping, and growing the institute in Alexandria. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The 13 funded projects involve partnerships with peers at universities across the commonwealth and investigate areas of strategic interest for Virginia. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The committee will conduct an internal search for the university’s next executive vice president and provost, replacing Provost Cyril Clarke who will step down and return to the faculty at the end of the year. ]]></description>
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        <title>Van Coble honored with emeritus status</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 19 years, Coble made significant contributions to the development of major university projects. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ During his visit to Switzerland, Dan Sui, senior vice president for research and innovation, highlighted how the center is advancing the university’s Global Distinction goals by fostering connections between faculty and international partners. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Collaborative discovery amongst the Honors College students and faculty led to Virginia Tech&#39;s inclusion in this year’s Biennale Architettura, the theme of which is “Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective.” ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ At its quarterly meeting this week, the Board of Visitors also approved a resolution to rename its performing arts center to the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The board approved the following promotions, tenure, and continued appointments at its June 3 meeting. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Sible will succeed Rachel Holloway, who announced her retirement after 11 years as vice provost and 36 years of service to Virginia Tech.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Van de Gevel officially starts on July 1, succeeding Paul Winistorfer, who is retiring after 16 years as dean. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The institute will support new industry and government partnerships that advance research and learning opportunities and enable graduate students to address global-scale problems in close proximity to the nation’s capital.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As chief academic officer, Clarke worked closely with President Tim Sands, college deans, administrators, and faculty across the institution to advance the university’s impact as a 21st century global land-grant institution. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Featuring faculty from four Virginia Tech colleges, the transdisciplinary group aims to use their research to improve patient outcomes and clinician experience. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A message from Associate Vice President for Civil Rights and Prevention Education Kelly Oaks. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Bott-Knutson will assume leadership of the Honors College on July 1, succeeding Paul L. Knox, who announced his retirement after nearly 40 years of service to Virginia Tech. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Through her 36 years at Virginia Tech, Holloway has maintained a singular focus on students and exerted a transformative impact on the undergraduate experience. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The 2024 award, given annually by the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, honored efforts to create accessible and engaging undergraduate research programs. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Montgomery County Christmas Store shared some seasonal magic with low-income residents this week — but it takes Tarter and a handful of other core volunteers the better part of year to make the holidays so merry and bright. ]]></description>
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        <title>Global Distinction priority enters new phase</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The ongoing work is reflected in Virginia Tech’s successes in research and the continued accumulation of faculty honors for research, scholarship, and creative activities.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The new dean of the Honors College will replace Paul Knox, who announced his retirement in August after nearly 40 years of service to Virginia Tech.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Updates on universitywide efforts to optimize space use across Virginia Tech</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The board also approved a $2 million planning authorization to complete the design of a 12,500-gross-square-foot building at Lane to house the student-run Virginia Tech Rescue Squad. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A new online academy, a community of practice, and an international journal are elevating how undergrads mentor, tutor, and coach students. ]]></description>
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        <title>Search committee announced for dean of the College of Natural Resources and Environment</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The new dean will replace Paul Winistorfer, who announced his retirement effective fall 2025 after 16 years of leadership and service to the college and Virginia Tech. ]]></description>
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        <title>Inaugural recipients named for Lutz Awards</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Sophia Economou, Zheng “Phil” Xiang, John Rossmeisl, and Markus Breitschmid earned the first Jacob A. Lutz III Awards for Eminent Scholars during Virginia Tech’s annual research awards ceremony, Celebrating Scholarly Excellence, on Nov. 6.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ More than 50 percent of college sexual assaults occur in the critical weeks between the start of school and Thanksgiving break. For one survivor, a CARES advocate provided crucial support. ]]></description>
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        <title>Student veteran Samuel Kennedy receives national presidential service award for work with Veterans@VT group</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Navy vet and Master of Information Technology student in the Pamplin College of Business was honored at the prestigious Student Veterans of America Leadership Institute in Washington, D.C., last month. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Members of the Virginia Tech community are invited to recognize our military members and veterans by attending one of several special events on Nov. 11. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In the wake of the storm, Hokies rushed to help those in need by organizing donation drives, transporting supplies, checking in on affected communities, even creating care packages to thank first responders.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech’s fall census revealed that the undergraduate student enrollment number is on target with university officials’ goals, student retention remains strong, and the first-year student class entered with the highest grade-point average ever for an incoming group at the university ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech was ranked tied for No. 21 in the National Universities class for Top Public Schools in the latest U.S. News &amp; World Report 2024-25 Best Colleges rankings and tied for No. 51 overall.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Winistorfer, himself a first-generation student, fostered a culture of forward-looking innovation in the college, creating successful degree programs and student initiatives while emphasizing the college’s research portfolio.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The exhibition will run for six months from May to November, with a staggered opening between May 7-10, 2025.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Plummer, associate vice provost of academic administration in Faculty Affairs, previously directed the Women’s Center and the post-April 16 Office of Recovery and Support. Now she’s on to her next step: becoming a chaplain. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Grant-supported faculty projects explore innovative uses of technology to help students build their digital literacy, increase engagement, gain transferable skills, and prepare for future roles.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The first in a new series of photo essays explores how Virginia Tech students, faculty, staff, and alums live out the spirit of Ut Prosim with acts of campus and community service — starting with a student who pitched in during move-in week as a Hokie Helper. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranking ranking focused on two key metrics: how much a school improves students’ chances of graduating and their future earnings and the overall student experience. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ This summer, the university’s European academic center in Switzerland hosted more than 80 faculty members and international collaborators for three major workshops on pandemic science, cryptography, and architecture. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Barney discusses the impact of invasive species on native species, the challenges of managing them, and some practical steps people can take to prevent their spread. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The new dean of the Honors College will replace Paul Knox, who recently announced his retirement after nearly 40 years of service to Virginia Tech.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Knox is the founding dean of the Honors College, which has distinguished itself and Virginia Tech nationally with an innovative curriculum.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Progress toward university priorities highlights quarterly board meeting </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Board of Visitors actions included approval of a $4.3 million planning authorization for design of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s renovation and expansion.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ It&#39;s not all work, no play. Seven of the busiest Virginia Tech faculty members and administrators talked about the surprising benefits they get from their spare time pursuits, from boxing to improv comedy to motorcycle riding. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The group, based in Virginia Tech&#39;s Global Change Center, has been instrumental in helping the town restore Heritage Park to its native ecology. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ An $18 million grant announced by the National Science Foundation (NSF) will bring together five universities and more than 20 researchers, academics, and public health experts to establish the Virginia Tech-led Center for Community Empowering Pandemic Prediction and Prevention from Atoms to Societies (COMPASS).  ]]></description>
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        <title>Destination Area 2.0 grants awarded to five new transdisciplinary projects</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The grants, awarded by the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, will help kick-start projects around ecological and biocultural restoration, green infrastructure, rural health and education, whole health, and medical materials. ]]></description>
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        <title>Juan Espinoza named Virginia Tech’s vice provost for enrollment management</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Espinoza will continue to lead a division that promotes collaborative partnerships to achieve university goals by attracting, enrolling and graduating a talented and diverse undergraduate student body for Virginia Tech.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A new grant will create twice as many opportunities this fall for Hokies to take on professional internships around campus, thanks to Career and Professional Development&#39;s Campus internEXP program.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The board also approved a $2.27 billion university budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year that runs July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech reported a record $419 million in extramural research expenditures for fiscal year 2023, surpassing the university’s strategic plan goal of $410 million two years earlier than planned.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The annual Sturm and Wilson Essay Awards, lauding excellence in creative arts, research, and undergraduate writing, went to faculty members in the Colleges of Architecture, Arts, and Design and Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, plus a senior student in sociology.   ]]></description>
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        <title>Leadership Excellence program inspires emerging leaders </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Through partnerships with dozens of local businesses, Matuszak provides students in his marketing communications class a hands-on, real-world experience — and a preparation like no other for their post-college careers.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ During the April 26 event, students presented posters on 246 projects that addressed wide-ranging real-world problems such as wildlife preservation, cancer treatments, autonomous vehicle algorithms, and world hunger. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Graduates and their families were recognized at multiple ceremonies throughout the week in Blacksburg, culminating with the University Commencement Ceremony on May 10.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ With a four-year, all-expenses scholarship, Murchison focused on his landscape architecture major — and enjoyed everything else campus had to offer.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ After four years serving his country, the wildlife conservation major embraced Ut Prosim — and the joys of Virginia Tech football — to find his place in Blacksburg.   ]]></description>
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        <title>10 things to know about Virginia Tech child care resources in 2024</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech’s Early Childhood Education Initiatives has been expanding child care resources for faculty, staff, students, and community members. Whether you care for children or are expecting to, check out what new resources may be available for you and your family. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The university congratulates faculty and staff members for their contributions in a number of categories, from advising students to championing outreach and research. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Clarke, executive vice president and provost at Virginia Tech, is only the second recipient of LSU’s Distinguished Alumnus Award for Ph.D. graduates.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Ken Smith honored with emeritus status</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Smith, who served the Virginia Tech community for more than 26 years in the Office of Budget and Financial Planning, the Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost, and as chief operating officer of the Innovation Campus, became the chief operating officer of the Virginia Tech Foundation in August. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As the annual celebration of advisors begin, the award winners — a mix of professional academic advisors and a faculty advisor — shared their motivation, their love of Ut Prosim, and the joy of helping students overcome challenges.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia Tech community is invited to meet the three finalists in person or virtually as they visit campus on April 25, April 30, and May 2. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The funding from the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia will help the university collect and analyze data about how work-based learning experiences like internships lead to positive career outcomes for graduates. ]]></description>
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        <title>More than 3,500 transfer applications for fall 2024, setting another record</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The cohort of prospective transfers for fall 2024 admission — 24.1 percent of whom are first-generation college students — are offered a robust array of resources to ensure both a seamless entry and a supportive campus community. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Hailing from biological sciences, industrial and systems engineering, University Libraries, psychology, and architecture, the faculty members will join Virginia Tech&#39;s prestigious Academies of Faculty Service and Leadership in honor of their substantial contributions to the university. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The board approved a 2.9 percent increase in tuition for resident and nonresident undergraduate students for the 2024-25 year after considerable discussion and deliberation to seek a balance between access and affordability to the students and families who must bear this cost with preserving the quality of a Virginia Tech degree. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The grant from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia will make paid internships more widely available, removing some of the barriers for students with financial need. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In recognition of National Invasive Species Awareness Week, Feb. 26-March 3, invasive species experts, including those at Virginia Tech&#39;s Invasive Species Working Group, will come together with government officials and agency leaders to discuss prevention and management priorities.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The sports conference has a scholarly side — and its new program coordinator is deepening Virginia Tech’s commitment to inter-university collaborations. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Roanoke VT Women Connect aims to help women on the Health Sciences and Technology campus as well as those at the Virginia Tech Roanoke Center to come together, network, and build community. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Together, through our daily work, we find ways to overcome the challenges and create space for every individual to feel valued. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The next dean will replace Alan Grant, who announced his retirement effective the end of the 2023-24 academic year after 15 years of leadership and service.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ With more than 25 years of experience in human resources and administrative leadership, Leftwich brings a wealth of knowledge from both the private sector and higher education. Her career with Virginia Tech began in 2006  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In early October, doctoral and postdoctoral students came to Virginia Tech&#39;s Blacksburg campus to learn about opportunities in higher education.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ This fall, the Transformational Allyship for Inclusive Leadership program brought together 27 senior leaders from across campus to commit to making change — in themselves and in their corners of the university. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Information wants to be free — and with grants from Toward an Open Monograph Ecosystem, faculty can offer their scholarship at no charge to anyone who can download a book. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The annual rankings of veteran-friendly colleges acknowledge the university&#39;s ongoing commitment to support its more than 650 veteran students with resources and recognition of their service. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nearly 1,000 faculty members took the triennial survey, and results revealed that they&#39;re happier working at Virginia Tech than they were three years ago. But there&#39;s still room to improve.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A series of events this week, including a traditional Virginia Tech Corps of Cadet ceremony at the Pylons on Nov. 10, will honor the nation&#39;s veterans. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ At the Majors and Minors Fair on Oct. 11, students who are passionate about their major explained how they landed on it—and what they hope to do next with what they studied. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Ishida, who&#39;s implementing a midcareer mentoring program, joins four other Faculty Fellows developing projects and policies that benefit faculty members. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Four transfer students share their experiences as the university marks National Transfer Student Week from Oct. 16-20.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Alumni and friends of Virginia Tech join university leaders and guests to celebrate the launch of Virginia Tech Advantage, kick off a $500 million fundraising effort for the initiative, and recognize a $10 million gift for student scholarships. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A celebration on Oct. 10 highlights the university&#39;s expanded support for students&#39; mental well-being—and offers students a low-key way to de-stress. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ More than 90 people participated in a town hall meeting at the Virginia Tech  Research Center — Arlington to provide input. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The grant will fund programming aimed at increasing access, academic success, and graduation rates for Pell-eligible students from Virginia. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ First reacting with hesitation to the fall 2022 debut of ChatGPT, Virginia Tech faculty are now starting to embrace artificial intelligence&#39;s transformative power in teaching and research. ]]></description>
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        <title>University outlines support for Virginia Tech Advantage</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The multiyear initiative will provide a broad educational experience to students with financial need. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 11:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The U.S. News &amp; World Report 2023-24 Best Colleges rankings came out today, and Virginia Tech was ranked as one of the top public universities nationally. The university also made a big jump in the social mobility category, which factors in the graduation rates of economically disadvantaged students, and received high marks in the areas of engineering and computer science. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The 59-year-old program gives Pell-eligible students a hands-on work experience and a steady income. So why do only 10 percent of Hokies who are offered federal work-study say yes?   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A new initiative from Hokie Wellness is showing faculty how to get students — and themselves — offline more often. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Five years after its launch, Pathways General Education has been named an exemplary general education program by the Association of General and Liberal Studies, establishing the university as a national leader in curriculum development and structure. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As a recently promoted associate vice provost in the Office of Faculty Affairs, Gabriele first listens to faculty members, then quickly iterates programs and policies that benefit them. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ During the three-day meeting, board members toured the W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center in Wirtz and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in Roanoke. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The projects target transdisciplinary discovery, learning, and outreach efforts that yield solutions to complex problems.  ]]></description>
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        <title> The dog days of summer</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Fourteen Virginia Tech employees, students, and alumni show off the animals they just can’t live without. ]]></description>
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        <title>Virginia Tech named among top employers for internship programs</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ At Virginia Tech, internships hold a special place as a stepping stone to future careers and job experience, both on campus and in the workforce. They’re also an effective way to fill critical talent gaps across Virginia. ]]></description>
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        <title>In memoriam: Lesia Pristas, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Pristas, a long-time Virginia Tech employee and a project manager for the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, died of cancer at age 50 on June 25. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The two-day event on Virginia Tech&#39;s Blacksburg campus highlights research funded by the National Science Foundation. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ “Physicians spend a shockingly large portion of their days dealing with computer inputs, which diminishes their face-to-face time with patients,” said Sarah Parker, the chair of health systems and implementation science at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. “For many health care providers, the unfortunate outcome of this reality is burnout.” ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The collaboration with a Quito university goes back to 2016 — and yields new ideas each year. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program offers undergraduates from all over the nation a glimpse of the Hokie graduate experience — where students can work on research with faculty advisors and show up as their most genuine selves. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The committee&#39;s work will help Virginia Tech determine how best to fulfill its institutional commitments and address the growing need for talent in Virginia and across the nation.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Virginia Tech expands student, faculty housing options in the Washington, D.C., area</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Sophia Terazawa, Amanda Demmer, Stephanie Sheets, and Dwight Bigler claimed the 2023 prizes from the academic honor society for books of history and poetry, a scholarly essay, and a musical composition for choir and orchestra. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Bill Knocke, Kevin Edgar, and Donna Wertalik will join the ranks of the Academy of Faculty Service and the Academy of Faculty Leadership for their outstanding contributions to Virginia Tech. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As a combat veteran, Jeff Parks was never your average undergraduate — but his service and his studies in the Department of Political Science taught him he can do hard things. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In their work with the American Council on Education Women&#39;s Network, Mary Grace Campos and Heidi Lane will advocate for, network with, and celebrate Virginia Tech&#39;s female leaders. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising recognized excellence in advisors from University Studies and Scholarship Support and the Department of Biological Sciences. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ While most Google apps will continue to be available to Virginia Tech users, a licensing change implemented by Google is causing the university to make changes. Over the coming months, users should review their current storage usage, and consider how they will administer their ongoing needs for online file storage. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Office of Faculty Affairs awarded 49 early-career faculty members course releases designed to help them catch up after pandemic setbacks. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Traveling more than 2,400 miles across India, senior administrators and faculty members look to strengthen strategic partnerships with counterparts in the South Asia nation with the goals of increasing student and faculty exchange, joint research, dual degree programs, and other partnership activities. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The four recipients — from the College of Engineering, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, and Pamplin College of Business — were recognized for their work mentoring and inspiring students. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech will observe the 2023 Day of Remembrance to honor the students and faculty members who lost their lives on April 16, 2007. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ With 85 percent of first-year students citing career preparation as the primary reason they came to Virginia Tech, academic advisors and career advisors are partnering on a holistic approach to working with undergraduates. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Keene, who has served as interim vice president for Student Affairs since July 2022, will continue to lead a division known for facilitating one of the most robust and comprehensive student life experiences in the country. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A message from Office for Equity and Accessibility Associate Vice President Kelly Oaks. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Access and affordability and experiential learning were among the several strategically important topics addressed at the board&#39;s quarterly meeting. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Midkiff has announced he will step down from his role as vice president for information technology and chief information officer and return to the faculty in the College of Engineering. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ New student internships, experiential learning, and professional career opportunities flourished under Liu’s leadership in the Department of Graphic Design and Industrial Design at NC State.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The task force submitted recommendations for increasing financial support and making the university more competitive in the recruitment and retention of graduate students.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The 2022 award from the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning recognizes innovative approaches to helping early career faculty develop as effective teachers. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Through the extension of a $1 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, more than 80 faculty and staff members working as part of the program will continue their efforts to change the university’s climate for marginalized students in the sciences.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The steering committee’s scope will include instructional, research, and outreach missions.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The changes will enable Virginia Tech to advance its realignment of academic and research programs around thematic areas of distinction to elevate the national and international visibility of the institution and its degree and research programs.  ]]></description>
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        <title>As Black male students struggle nationwide, a Virginia Tech program works to get them to graduation</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The upcoming Uplifting Black Men Conference is just one way the organization BMEN keeps Black male undergrads academically and professionally on track. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As Destination Areas transform, the focus shifts to investing in societally significant projects, including work on pandemic prevention, invasive species, public interest technology, and human systems integration in health care. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Shared governance at Virginia Tech has undergone a recent evolution, adding two new senates, establishing a University Council Cabinet, and more. Here’s what you need to know about what changed — and how you can make yourself heard.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Another record high: Virginia Tech receives more than 47,000 applications for first-year admissions</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The number of first-year applications for fall 2023 admission surpassed the previous year by 4.4 percent. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As undergrads craving flexibility gravitate toward online learning options, a few Virginia Tech classes have expanded to enroll thousands of students. ]]></description>
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        <title>White Allies as Transformational Leaders program empowers academic administrators to build a more inclusive university</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Participants in the three-year-old program, created by the Office of Inclusion and Diversity, have implemented more equitable hiring, service, mentorship, and space allocation practices at Virginia Tech. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Alumni share how internships and study abroad programs prepared them for life after graduation. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A rigorous three-day professional development program provides underrepresented minorities with valuable experience toward achieving a career in academia. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Undergraduate research, a summer internship, and a 15-month work co-op at Hershey in Pennsylvania are some of the experiential learning opportunities that gave these students a taste of success. ]]></description>
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        <title>Sylvester Johnson named associate vice provost for public interest technology</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Johnson will lead efforts to support enhanced participation of Virginia Tech stakeholders to help lead the future of democracy, social justice, and equitable outcomes for an innovation-driven world. ]]></description>
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        <title>For English majors, experiential learning boosts learning, career options</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As Virginia Tech places its focus on career-focused experiential learning, four current and former students explain how on- and off-campus internships paved the way to bigger and better opportunities. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Through the program, the subject of Virginia Tech&#39;s Quality Enhancement Plan, academic departments are making internships, undergraduate research, and other experiential learning opportunities more accessible and meaningful for students. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The national award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated a long-term record of excellence in research in instructional design and technology.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The new hires come as the department introduces the Faculty Liaison Program, which places faculty mentors for academic integrity in the College of Engineering and College of Science.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Learn more about Virginia Tech&#39;s winter weather preparedness procedures and the comprehensive collaboration that goes into winter weather planning and deployment. ]]></description>
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