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Winter Welcome Week launches spring semester for new and returning students , articleVirginia Tech will kick off the Spring semester with Winter Welcome Week, the premier spring transitional program.
Date: Jan 12, 2021 -
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Fatal attraction: Bats with white-nose syndrome prefer suboptimal habitats despite the consequences , articleVirginia Tech researchers have been studying little brown bat populations to see if bats alter their preferences across hibernacula, or hibernation sites, in response to the invasion of white-nose syndrome. But instead of avoiding these deadly sites, bats continue to use them year after year.
Date: Jan 08, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech researchers find that removal of dairy cows would have minimal impact on greenhouse emissions , articleResearchers found that the removal of dairy cows from the United States agricultural industry would only reduce greenhouse emissions by about 0.7 percent while significantly lowering the available supply of essential nutrients for humans
Date: Jan 06, 2021 -
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Paul Emmons named Patrick and Nancy Lathrop Professor of Architecture , articleEmmons has more than two decades of combined teaching, research, and service, and has built an international presence in the field of history and theory of architectural practices that has brought Virginia Tech distinction and respect.
Date: Jan 06, 2021 -
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Destruction and displacement: History professor earns grant to explore effects of interstate highway system , articleNo mapping systems exist to pinpoint every community affected by the displacement and environmental destruction of the interstate highway system in the United States. LaDale Winling is determined to change that.
Date: Jan 05, 2021 -
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Political science professor Laura Zanotti makes a quantum leap in the study of international relations , article“The universe manifests and unfolds in a way that is interactive,” said Laura Zanotti, who focuses her work on international peacekeeping. “We are entangled with one another, with the places where we were born and where we live, with everything around us.”
Date: Jan 05, 2021 -
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Paul Kelsch named Robert L. Turner Chair of Urban Design , articleKelsch’s scholarship combines a keen designer’s eye with the reflective gaze of a historical geographer as he reads and interprets cultural landscapes, especially those of the nation’s capital.
Date: Jan 04, 2021 -
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Pathways for Future Engineers and VDOT team up virtually for prospective first-generation college students , articleThe multiyear Pathways for Future Engineers program aims to encourage first-generation students’ interest in engineering and equip them with key information about building the academic foundation for a career in it. The program partnered with VDOT to offer these opportunities to Virginia high school students virtually in 2020.
Date: Jan 04, 2021 -
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Pamela VandeVord appointed engineering’s associate dean for research and graduate studies , articleVandeVord will work closely with leadership from Virginia Tech engineering and the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, as well as faculty, departments, institutes, and external constituents to move the college’s research priorities forward toward targeted milestones.
Date: Jan 04, 2021 -
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Tracking fluid flow in tumors, tissues drives new Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC scientist , articleJennifer Munson is a biomedical engineer and one of a handful of scientists examining how interstitial flow – the flow of fluids in the spaces surrounding cells within human tissues – can aggravate cancers, accelerate Alzheimer’s disease, and effectively deliver drugs. She joined the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute’s primary faculty team this summer.
Date: Jan 01, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech becomes the eighth Russian Language Flagship school in the United States , articleThe Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures launched the program this fall after earning a competitive grant from The Language Flagship, part of the National Security Education Program at the U.S. Department of Defense.
Date: Dec 23, 2020 -
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Curiosity and unicycles make for an award-winning graduate student , articleThe School of Education graduate student does not allow the world to pass by her. Instead, Sabrina Sturgeon questions her experiences and is in a constant quest for knowledge. Never one to sit idle, she prefers to view the world from atop one of her unicycles.
Date: Dec 23, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech community could receive COVID-19 vaccine in a few months , articleVirginia Tech is on standby as it awaits the vaccine and considers early plans for its distribution on campus for students and employees.
Date: Dec 22, 2020 -
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University strategy, community effort helped semester go as planned , articleEmploying mitigation strategies helped the seven-day positivity rate for COVID-19 drop from a September peak of 19 percent to around 1 percent by the time the university shifted to all-virtual classes, as planned, following Thanksgiving break.
Date: Dec 22, 2020 -
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What break? Virginia Tech Rescue Squad members serve even when classes are out , articleThe student-run Virginia Tech Rescue Squad operates 24 hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week, 365 days-a-year — including all breaks.
Date: Dec 22, 2020 -
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M. Joseph Sirgy honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 1979, Sirgy has focused on marketing, business ethics, and quality-of-life in his scholarship. He is a co-founder of the International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies, the Macromarketing Society, and the Community Indicators Consortium.
Date: Dec 22, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech team wins three awards for excellence in integrated pest management , articleEntomologist Muni Muniappan and the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Integrated Pest Management are recognized for their major contributions to improved crop production in developing countries.
Date: Dec 22, 2020 -
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Shocking the cellular world: Engineers’ collaborative work discovers force signature of cells undergoing electroporation , articleElectroporation has been used in many medical applications, such as gene transfection and electrochemotherapy, since the 1980s. In this study, the researchers improved upon an established method of electroporation, in which medicines or genes are injected into holes formed in a cell’s membrane.
Date: Dec 22, 2020 -
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A look back at 2020 , articleThese stories and videos helped define a challenging year that the Virginia Tech community managed with resilience, determination, and a commitment to helping one another.
Date: Dec 22, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech Stamps Scholars give back by building beds for kids in the New River Valley , articleThe Virginia Tech Honors College Stamps Scholars recently took to the top deck of a parking garage to build 24 beds for children in the New River Valley with a national nonprofit organization called Sleep in Heavenly Peace.
Date: Dec 22, 2020 -
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New academy to braid disciplines together to tackle complex problems , articleMany of the most daunting issues facing humanity today demand solutions that draw on a range of technical, social, and cultural domains. The College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences has launched an Academy of Transdisciplinary Studies to help catalyze Virginia Tech’s response to such challenges.
Date: Dec 22, 2020 -
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Scholarship honors the legacy of Terry Arthur's dedication to students , articleThe scholarship is to be given to undergraduate students who show an interest in studying computer science and who have demonstrated financial need. The scholarship is also directed toward students who are the first in their family to pursue a post-secondary education.
Date: Dec 21, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech Foundation names new CEO , articleElizabeth McClanahan, a former justice on the Supreme Court of Virginia who now serves as president and dean of the Appalachian School of Law, has been named CEO of the Virginia Tech Foundation.
Date: Dec 21, 2020 -
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Fralin scientists uncover mechanisms that wire the brain’s cerebral cortex , articleA research team led by Michael Fox, a professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, has identified the type of brain cell that produces collagen 19, a protein that is crucial for the formation of inhibitory circuits in the brain.
Date: Dec 21, 2020 -
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The Future of Work , articleHokies have played key roles in shaping the world and the way that we work for nearly 150 years. And they will continue to do so in the future.
Date: Dec 21, 2020 -
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Trump EPA water protection analysis flawed, says new report , articleVirginia Tech economist and contributor to the report, Kevin Boyle, says that the Trump administration’s analysis and subsequent deregulation overlook existing research on how states view water quality protections.
Date: Dec 21, 2020 -
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Holiday greenery can spread boxwood blight to your landscape, according to Virginia Cooperative Extension experts , articleBoxwood blight, a fungal disease affecting plants in the boxwood family, can be spread by discarded holiday greenery.
Date: Dec 21, 2020 -
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New pod network to play key role in campus life , articleThe new enhanced pod system will allow various areas within Virginia Tech Student Affairs to expand their offerings and tailor programs to the pod setup while adhering to current guidelines from the governor. Among the benefits, this will allow recreational sports, movie nights, and even simply sitting in a lounge to operate in ways more similar to non-pandemic school years.
Date: Dec 21, 2020 -
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Gerald Luttrell honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 1986, Luttrell’s externally sponsored research in extractive metallurgy and particulate engineering has contributed to the development of patented technologies for processing primary and secondary materials.
Date: Dec 21, 2020 -
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Ideas for creating new holiday traditions and memorable moments during a pandemic , articleEven with social distancing and other COVID-19 protocols in place, it is still possible to create a memorable holiday season with traditions and memories that will extend beyond 2020.
Date: Dec 21, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech genome scientist Ed Smith elected American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow , articleSmith, the program director of two competitively funded National Institutes of Health training grants, was among 489 distinguished fellows in this year’s cohort.
Date: Dec 21, 2020 -
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Threading a (pine) needle: Virginia’s Big Tree Program finds balance between tree science and community engagement , articleThe success of the Virginia Big Tree Program helped move the commonwealth to the top spot on the National Register of Champion Trees.
Date: Dec 21, 2020 -
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Graduates celebrate accomplishments virtually , articleNumerous commencement speakers praised the newest Hokie alumni for making the best of a challenging time.
Date: Dec 20, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech named Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute managing member , articleCyManII will enter into a five-year cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy to lead a consortium of 59 proposed member institutions in introducing a cybersecure energy-ROI that drives American manufacturers and supply chains to further adopt secure, energy-efficient approaches.
Date: Dec 18, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech researcher cracks the hidden strengthening mechanism in biological ceramics , articleLing Li, an assistant professor in mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech, has found insights into building stronger and tougher ceramics by studying the shells of bivalve mollusks. The results of his group’s findings were published in the Nov. 10, 2020, issue of Nature Communications.
Date: Dec 18, 2020 -
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Building upon common ground, with humanity at the core , articleFor years, researchers throughout Virginia Tech have studied issues centered on forced relocation. Now a new College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences center will bring together faculty, students, and community groups to forge a greater understanding of displacement and its impact.
Date: Dec 18, 2020 -
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Eileen Crist honored with emerita status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 1997, Crist has focused her scholarship on environmental theory, with a specialty in the life sciences and society.
Date: Dec 18, 2020 -
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Erik Nilsen honored with emeritus status by Virginia Tech Board of Visitors , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 1983, Nilsen’s research and scholarship has focused on the physiological ecology of higher plants
Date: Dec 18, 2020 -
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Diana Farkas honored with emerita status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 1982, Farkas has an international reputation for pioneering work in computational materials science with a focus on intermetallic alloys and nano-crystalline materials.
Date: Dec 18, 2020 -
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In memoriam: Robert Benoit, associate professor emeritus in Department of Biological Sciences , articleBenoit joined the then Department of Biology between his master’s and doctoral degrees, in 1962. He became one of the founding members of the department’s microbiology program, teaching thousands of students over his career.
Date: Dec 18, 2020 -
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Have a ‘green’ holiday with these eight simple sustainability tips , articleIn order to combat the extra waste between Thanksgiving and New Year’s — an average of 25 percent more — the Virginia Tech Office of Sustainability is here to remind the university community that small, sustainable changes can have a huge overall impact on going green.
Date: Dec 18, 2020 -
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ThickSat satellite built by Virginia Tech students is headed to space , articleThe project provided students with a unique opportunity to design, develop, test, and monitor their own experimental payload, and see it successfully launched into space.
Date: Dec 18, 2020 -
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Class of 2020: Pamplin student charts own journey to success , articleAlex Byrum's quest for independence led him to conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, then back home to Virginia’s Tidewater region, and, ultimately, to Blacksburg. In January 2021, it will lead him home once again, this time to Smithfield Foods in Norfolk, where Byrum will begin work in Smithfield’s Career Foundation Program.
Date: Dec 18, 2020 -
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Medical student draws from background to prioritize underserved areas , articleDrawing from her own experiences of growing up with a chronic illness, as well as those of her younger brother with autism, Catherine Lavallee holds a particular interest in persons with disabilities.
Date: Dec 18, 2020 -
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Diversity seed investments cement new partnerships , articleA program that helps Virginia Tech faculty jump-start new collaborations with colleagues at HBCUs is reaching more departments and continuing to attract external funding.
Date: Dec 17, 2020 -
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Biostatistics expert: Don't let thousands of daily COVID-19 deaths become ‘new normal' , articleIn light of a new report noting COVID-19 is once again the leading cause of death in the U.S., disease surveillance expert Ron Fricker says "we must redouble our efforts" to keep deaths from rising even higher than they are now.
Date: Dec 17, 2020 -
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Commencement is tonight. Congratulations Hokies! , articleTune in tonight at 6:15 p.m. ET to see memories from classmates and messages from family and friends with pre-ceremony videos. The official commencement ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Date: Dec 17, 2020 -
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Student advocacy prompts health system and lab to exclude race from kidney function screening , articleAs the science of medicine evolves, physicians are using more refined and better indicators to diagnose and treat their patients.
Date: Dec 17, 2020 -
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Weather updates: Delayed openings and closings for Dec. 17 , articleFollow university updates on the Virginia Tech status page.
Date: Dec 17, 2020 -
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Kathleen Parrott honored with emerita status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 1988, Parrott was inducted into the Kitchen and Bath Industry Hall of Fame by the National Kitchen and Bath Association for her many contributions to the growth and professionalization of the kitchen and bath industry.
Date: Dec 16, 2020 -
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Meet some members of the Class of 2020 , articleMeet a few of the students who will receive their degrees at Friday's fall commencement. Congratulations to all members of the Class of 2020.
Date: Dec 16, 2020 -
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Governor's Honor Awards nominees and winner , articleVirginia Tech had nine employees and two teams nominated for this year’s Governor's Honor Awards. One Virginia Tech employee was selected as a winner in the category of Creative Customer Service Category. Congratulations to Joe Griffitts, director of Hokie Passport Services, part of the Division of Finance.
Date: Dec 16, 2020 -
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Health district stresses holiday caution as first COVID-19 vaccine arrives , article“There will not be a significant dent in this pandemic anytime soon,” said Noelle Bissell, medical director of the New River Health District.
Date: Dec 16, 2020 -
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Answering the call for affordable housing , articleThrough two public-private partnerships, faculty and students in the Myers-Lawson School of Construction are pioneering high-tech, data-driven methods to make quality housing more affordable.
Date: Dec 16, 2020 -
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McConnell moving past election challenges, according to Virginia Tech expert , article“Majority Leader McConnell's statement, albeit long overdue, may signal to other congressional Republicans and others in the party that it's safe to acknowledge Biden as President-elect,” said Virginia Tech's Karen Hult.
Date: Dec 16, 2020 -
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The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences welcomes new faculty , articleNew positions were identified to bring talent to the college's focus areas, including food, health, the environment, and the economy. The new faculty members are distributed across teaching, research, and Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Date: Dec 16, 2020 -
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Alumnus David Mackanic named to the Forbes '30 under 30' list , articleMackanic '15 was a featured honoree in the Energy category, recognizing his impact on the business and science worlds.
Date: Dec 16, 2020 -
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The Moss Arts Center announces an inspired new lineup of spring performances and engagement events , articleThe center continues to reimagine its online programming, offering expansive performances by artists and ensembles, including New York Times bestselling author Tara Westover, the playful and poignant Theatre Lovett, and chamber music phenom Danish String Quartet.
Date: Dec 16, 2020 -
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College of Natural Resources and Environment members receive national recognition , articleJames Campbell was honored for lifetime achievement by AmericaView; Jennifer Gagnon and Adam Downing were named Fellows of the Society of American Foresters.
Date: Dec 16, 2020 -
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Class of 2020: Creative director for PRISM creates her own path , articleFrom the start, Charlotte Cannon had always known that she wanted to attend Virginia Tech. A passionate art student since childhood, Cannon was determined to pursue an education in both of her passions - graphic design and cello performance.
Date: Dec 16, 2020 -
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Preparing for a successful spring semester , articleWhat resources might you need in the spring to have a successful semester? We've compiled a list that may help.
Date: Dec 16, 2020 -
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Class of 2020: Rowan Wooldridge translates complex research into meaning , articleA biochemistry major graduating this fall with a minor in philosophy, Wooldridge was one of three recipients of the inaugural Undergraduate Research Excellence Award.
Date: Dec 16, 2020 -
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Class of 2020: Grace Baggett finds her bearings in words , articleFrom the illustrated stories she typed out on old-school technology as a child to her time spent in the publishing realms of Virginia Tech, the English major knows her passion for words, whether her own or those of others, will help her after she graduates.
Date: Dec 16, 2020 -
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Class of 2020: N. Agastya Balantrapu seeks to inspire and teach the next generation of engineers , articleDuring his time at Virginia Tech, Balantrapu has transformed into an outstanding researcher and leader, preparing him for a career in academia or industry.
Date: Dec 15, 2020 -
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From President Tim Sands: Thank you for your outstanding work this year , article2020 will be remembered for challenges the likes of which have not been seen for generations. The year will also be remembered for the way we met those challenges. We developed thoughtful and pragmatic plans, adapted to changing circumstances, and safely served the needs of the community while maintaining a focus on our mission.
Date: Dec 15, 2020 -
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Students pitch biomedical innovations in ‘Shark Tank’-style competition , articleThe competition involved students from the translational biology, medicine and health graduate program, who worked with real-world mentors, selected intellectual property, and created an entrepreneurial plan to develop and commercialize biomedical discoveries.
Date: Dec 15, 2020 -
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Dan Cleveland named assistant vice president for advancement - colleges and units , articleIn this new position, Cleveland will oversee the chief advancement officers of 12 colleges and programs.
Date: Dec 15, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech will hold the fifth annual Black College Institute in a virtual format , articleThe 2021 institute will run from June 13-30. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2021.
Date: Dec 15, 2020 -
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Building a structure for student success , article“Students are our priority,” said Frank Shushok, vice president for student affairs. “We measure our success by their success. We will go the extra mile and take personally the success of each student we encounter, with initiatives that span individual departments and utilize the reach and talents of each of them."
Date: Dec 14, 2020 -
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Pandemic will damage the travel industry for years to come, says expert , articleThe travel and tourism industry has faced enormous hardship from the COVID-19 pandemic and will take years to recover, says Virginia Tech expert Mahmood Khan.
Date: Dec 14, 2020 -
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Team of Hokie alumni, fans creates mobile tool to help boost Blacksburg's economy , articleNo spectators and no tailgating at football games this season drove 12 Virginia Tech alumni and fans to create Localyte, an app through which people can purchase gift cards at participating Blacksburg businesses.
Date: Dec 14, 2020 -
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Pamplin graduates named among 2020’s most powerful women in accounting , article“It’s a great honor for us to have two alumnae included in this distinguished group of 25 top accounting leaders who represent a diversity of backgrounds and roles across the profession and who are a source of inspiration to a new generation of women,” said John J. "Jack" Maher, head of the Department of Accounting and Information Systems in the Pamplin College of Business.
Date: Dec 14, 2020 -
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Class of 2020: Liam Sment leaves his mark on the sports media and analytics program , article“I did my best to create all the experiences I could in this phase of my life,” said Liam Sment, who will graduate with a degree in multimedia journalism and concentration in sports media and analytics.
Date: Dec 14, 2020 -
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Hokies run past UVA in regular-season finale, 33-15 , articleVirginia Tech reclaimed the Commonwealth Cup by establishing an early lead over the Cavaliers.
Date: Dec 13, 2020 -
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Corps of Cadets alumnus Capt. Garrett Treaster named Virginia game Hokie Hero , articleTreaster is stationed at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, as a member of the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron. This is his second combat deployment.
Date: Dec 13, 2020 -
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William Hopkins receives Virginia’s highest faculty honor , articleHopkins, professor of wildlife in the College of Natural Resources, has been selected to receive a 2021 Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council of Higher Education and Dominion Power.
Date: Dec 11, 2020 -
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Pandemic doesn't slow sorority's service , articleChi Delta Alpha has found creative ways to maintain their long-standing service relationships with organizations like Special Olympics Virginia and Warm Hearth Village, while also forging new partnerships with groups such the New River Valley chapter of Project Linus, which makes blankets for hospital-bound children.
Date: Dec 11, 2020 -
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More than 2,600 Hokies to graduate at fall commencement on Dec. 18 , article
The university-wide ceremony begins at 6:15 p.m. ET and will be streamed from vt.edu/commencement. During the online broadcast, graduates will be honored, degrees will be conferred, and special guests and student leaders will also speak — plus there will be opportunities for friends and family to participate and offer well wishes.
Date: Dec 11, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech researcher appointed to National Research Institute’s advisory panel , articleSamantha Harden, an associate professor in Virginia Tech's Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, has been appointed by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute as a member of its Advisory Panel on Clinical Effectiveness and Decision Science.
Date: Dec 11, 2020 -
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Medical school keeps students on track with switch to virtual and back , articleWhen the pandemic began, the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine had to shift to virtual learning. Now that many classes are back in person, adjustments still have to be made.
Date: Dec 11, 2020 -
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Finding a new home in the dome during COVID-19 , articleThanks to a newly assembled, 60-foot geodesic dome on the Virginia Tech campus, students in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies are finding their projects now have room to grow.
Date: Dec 11, 2020 -
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Upcoming events: Dec. 11-16 , articleEven though classes for the semester have transitioned to fully online, there are still plenty of opportunities for Hokies to be engaged. We've compiled a list of happenings taking place through Dec. 16.
Date: Dec 11, 2020 -
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Class of 2020: Two decades and three degrees later, David Parks has no regrets , articleDavid Parks graduated from Virginia Tech in 2003 with a degree in political science. After serving in the U.S. Navy, where he was deployed to Iraq and Italy, Parks returned to Blacksburg and will graduate on Dec. 18 with a double major in economics and computational modeling and data analytics, both from the College of Science.
Date: Dec 11, 2020 -
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In memoriam: Lay Nam Chang, founding dean of the College of Science, professor of physics , articleChang was dean of the College of Science from 2003 to 2016. Prior to that, he was the last dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, serving from 2002 to 2003 when he guided the academic restructuring that resulted in two new colleges — the College of Science and the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
Date: Dec 10, 2020 -
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Governor announces grant to fund medicinal herb project at Catawba Sustainability Center , articleThe money will be used to establish and maintain a propagation center for goldenseal, ramps, and black cohosh at the 377-acre farm property in Roanoke County.
Date: Dec 10, 2020 -
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Upcoming Great Conjunction or Christmas Star an extraordinarily rare event, says Virginia Tech astronomer , articleKnown unofficially as the “Great Conjunction,” the planets of Saturn and Jupiter will line up in a manner that makes for some amazingly bright star gazing. The last time these two were close enough to create the double planet effect, the year was 1226
Date: Dec 10, 2020 -
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Cell phone use while driving on Virginia roadways will be illegal effective January , articleEffective in January 2021, cell phone use while driving will be illegal for Virginia drivers on roadways unless using a hands-free device. Virginia Tech Transportation Institute expert says this is an important step toward improving safety on roadways to save lives.
Date: Dec 10, 2020 -
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Fighting COVID with nutrition and healthy living; expert advice from Virginia Tech nutritionist , article“We talk about masks, distancing, and washing your hands, but rarely do we talk about healthy eating as a way to strengthen your immune function,” said Virginia Tech nutritionist Carlin Rafie. “We need to be certain our messaging includes something more like - social distance AND let’s eat well.”
Date: Dec 10, 2020 -
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Apex Center wins international award for entrepreneurship research , article“The award is clear testimony of the high quality and significance of our entrepreneurship research,” said management department head Devi Gnyawali. Apex Center executive director Derick Maggard said the center’s researchers also contribute significantly to the many opportunities students have for entrepreneurship learning and practice.
Date: Dec 10, 2020 -
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COVID-19 vaccine expected to land in New River Valley this month , articleVirginia Tech students and employees may be able to receive the vaccine by the spring, according to the New River Health District.
Date: Dec 09, 2020 -
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Computer science professor’s photo sleuth software helps investigate 150-year mystery of John Wilkes Booth , articleWith its 30,000-strong photo database, the Civil War Photo Sleuth, led by computer science professor Kurt Luther, was recently tapped by the History Channel to provide timely evidence to a 150-year mystery about John Wilkes Booth.
Date: Dec 09, 2020 -
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Veterinary college alumni uniquely prepared for a pandemic , articleFrom public health veterinarians and pathologists to veterinary epidemiologists and disease surveillance experts, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine's One Health-trained alumni have their boots on the ground in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Date: Dec 09, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech paleontologists find pterosaur precursors that fill a gap in early evolutionary history , articleWith the help of newly discovered skulls and skeletons that were unearthed in North America, Brazil, Argentina, and Madagascar, Virginia Tech researchers Sterling Nesbitt and Michelle Stocker from the Department of Geosciences have demonstrated that a group of "dinosaur precursors," called lagerpetids, are the closest relatives of pterosaurs.
Date: Dec 09, 2020 -
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Grant awarded to University Libraries to study curation of interdisciplinary data and collaborative research , articleThe project will generate deep knowledge of data practices in interdisciplinary research, engage the library and archives communities in collaborative development and evaluation, and enhance the long-term sustainability of these complex datasets and their necessary infrastructures for use in future research.
Date: Dec 09, 2020 -
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Managing salt pollution to protect drinking water resources and freshwater ecosystems , articleResearchers recently received a $3.6 million grant to catalyze solutions for salt pollution by merging ideas, approaches, and technologies from widely diverse fields of knowledge to stimulate innovation and discovery.
Date: Dec 09, 2020 -
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Stronger than ever: A letter from Frank Shushok Jr. , articleIn this end of semester message, Shushok — vice president for student affairs — gives the vigilance of students and the Virginia Tech community credit for overcoming a challenging fall term.
Date: Dec 09, 2020 -
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Class of 2020: Architecture student Moesha Fares pushes onward and upward , articleFares gravitated towards architecture as a way to make a difference, and thanks to her innovative projects, outreach efforts, and positive attitude, she’s well on her way.
Date: Dec 08, 2020 -
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Ideas for creating new holiday traditions and memorable moments during a pandemic , articleEven with social distancing and other COVID-19 protocols in place, it is still possible to create a memorable holiday season with traditions and memories that will extend beyond 2020.
Date: Dec 08, 2020 -
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Leaping lemurs and hidden hellbenders: Class of 2020 graduates get up close to wildlife , articleGiovanni Walters and Margot Breiner each got valuable hands-on experience outside the classroom while to completing their degrees in wildlife conservation.
Date: Dec 08, 2020 -
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Irving Peddrew discusses his experience as Virginia Tech's first Black student , articleIn an upcoming #VTUnfinished Conversation on Dec. 9, Peddrew will recount his journey to Virginia Tech and his experience as the first Black student.
Date: Dec 08, 2020 -
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From Costa Rica to the National Human Genome Research Institute: Biochemist Ariana Umaña uses her family as inspiration , articleAfter graduation this winter, Umaña is going to work at the National Human Research Genome Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health.
Date: Dec 08, 2020 -
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In memoriam: Lillian Haldeman 'Peg' Moore, University Distinguished Professor , articleMoore was instrumental in setting up the Anaerobe Lab and served as the associate director. She was an authority in the field of anaerobic bacteriology, food microbiology, and was a pioneer in the field of microbiome research.
Date: Dec 08, 2020 -
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Cadets chosen for special flag duty at the Virginia game , articleThis week’s flag cadets for the Virginia game are Morgan Anderson, Kayleigh Heather, and Lyla Ruzzo.
Date: Dec 08, 2020 -
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Search committee for vice president and dean for graduate education announced , articleThe new vice president and dean will replace Karen P. DePauw, who announced her retirement earlier this year after a distinguished 18-year career at Virginia Tech.
Date: Dec 08, 2020 -
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John Forte named president and chief executive officer of the Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation , articleIn his role, Forte will guide strategic growth and development while maintaining the foundation of excellence and by working closely with Virginia Tech’s Office for Research and Innovation and reporting to the corporation’s board of directors.
Date: Dec 07, 2020 -
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Catching up with men's basketball Coach Mike Young , articleThe Hokies men's basketball team is off to a 4-0 start, ranked the No. 15 team in the country. Head Coach Mike Young took some time to share his thoughts on the off-season, the culture the team aims to create, and what they’ll need to do to continue having success.
Date: Dec 07, 2020 -
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Help us reach the goal for the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign , articleSo many individuals are thankful for the care and resources provided by the many CVC charities. This is particularly true during this challenging year when we’ve seen unprecedented levels of need.
Date: Dec 07, 2020 -
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Information on spring course modalities available for undergraduate students , articleDrop/Add is now open and closes Jan. 25. Be sure to know which course modality works best fo you.
Date: Dec 07, 2020 -
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Corps of Cadets alumnus Maj. Nick Nelson named Clemson game Hokie Hero , articleNelson is stationed in Kosovo as a member of 2nd Brigade, 34th Infantry Division, the U.S. contingent to the NATO-led peacekeeping force there.
Date: Dec 06, 2020 -
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Macie Snelson awarded Aspire! Award for Ut Prosim , articleMacie Snelson lives out Ut Prosim locally and abroad. And her experiences serving others locally and on yearly mission trips to Costa Rica have taught her the importance of gaining new perspectives and seeing beyond one's "bubble."
Date: Dec 04, 2020 -
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Budget cuts to D.C. Metro could alter long-term travel patterns in the region, says expert , articleClosing stations and reducing service hours may help the D.C. Metro system’s financial hardships in the short-term but those changes will also hamper efforts to win back customers next year as the region emerges from the pandemic, says a Virginia Tech expert.
Date: Dec 04, 2020 -
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Linsey Marr selected as the speaker for Virginia Tech’s fall commencement exercises , articleFall commencement will be held online Friday, Dec. 18, at 6:15 p.m. ET. During the online broadcast, graduates will be honored, degrees will be conferred, and special guests and student leaders will speak.
Date: Dec 04, 2020 -
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Cadets chosen for special flag duty at the Clemson game , articleCadets Alissa Abrams, Maria Mastando, and Timothy Villanueva will receive the flags at the start of the football game.
Date: Dec 04, 2020 -
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Moose Davis, beloved therapy dog, remembered for exemplary life of service , articleVirginia Tech therapy dog Moose Davis, age 8, died Wednesday. During his seven years in the Animal-Assisted Therapy program at the Cook Counseling Center, the Labrador retriever aided in more than 7,500 counseling sessions and more than 500 outreach events, becoming one of the university’s most beloved celebrities.
Date: Dec 03, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech Athletics adopts cost-saving measures to address COVID-19 budget impact , articleThe measures protect all varsity athletics programs and student-athletes.
Date: Dec 03, 2020 -
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Tips for finishing the fall semester strong , articleNow is the time for Hokies to capitalize on the lessons learned during last spring’s move to online learning to ensure general well-being and a strong finish to the fall semester.
Date: Dec 03, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech Office of Sustainability partners with Radford University Sustainability in global conference presentation , articleThe Virginia Tech Office of Sustainability and the Radford University Sustainability Office work together to further sustainability on their campuses and enact positive sustainability change across the New River Valley.
Date: Dec 03, 2020 -
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Perception of reality: Research shows how we see may determine what we see , articleBroderick Turner, an assistant professor in the marketing department, has managed to turn a dangerous and potentially tragic situation into a groundbreaking research paper. He recently published a study examining the judgments of intent for observers of body camera footage as opposed to observers of dash camera footage.
Date: Dec 03, 2020 -
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Upcoming events: Dec. 4-10 , articleEven though classes for the semester have transitioned to fully online, there are still plenty of opportunities for Hokies to be engaged. We've compiled a list of happenings taking place through Dec. 10.
Date: Dec 03, 2020 -
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Health district makes plans for COVID-19 vaccine, urges holiday vigilance , article“The vaccine’s not going to be a panacea,” said Noelle Bissell, health director of the New River Health District. “It’s not going to immediately solve problems and flip a switch that we can go back to normal.”
Date: Dec 02, 2020 -
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Alumnus nears $1.5 million in cash and resources donated via virtual dance parties , articleSince March, Chris Kopec has used his virtual dance parties to lift the spirits of millions around the globe, while raising funds and resources for a variety of charities. He's nearing the $1.5 million mark with his year-end finale planned for Dec. 5.
Date: Dec 02, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine sees 48 percent increase in applications , articleThe medical school’s application deadline for the Class of 2025 passed Dec. 1 with a total of 6,374 applications, up from last year’s 4,299. There are 49 available seats in the class.
Date: Dec 02, 2020 -
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Forbes names graduate student at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC to list of '30 under 30' to watch , articleUbadah Sabbagh, a fifth-year student in Virginia Tech’s Translational Biology, Medicine and Health program, is included in Forbes Magazine’s 2020 list of 30 young innovators in science with potential to make it big.
Date: Dec 02, 2020 -
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Pamplin grad on the frontlines in the battle against COVID-19 , articleChris Yoder ’98 is chief executive officer of Simple Laboratories, a company he co-founded in 2014. Simple Laboratories is a Chicago-based independent clinical laboratory and has been on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic since day one.
Date: Dec 02, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech, Children’s National Hospital request proposals for new brain cancer research pilot grants , articleChildren’s National Hospital and Virginia Tech launched a new pilot funding opportunity to advance brain cancer research. Two dual-institution teams will each be awarded a one-year, $50,000 grant.
Date: Dec 02, 2020 -
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How you can help local charities impacted by COVID-19 , articleVirginia Tech employees donate to charities every year through the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign. This year has presented unique challenges, and the pandemic has impacted charities and their ability to help communities in need.
Date: Dec 02, 2020 -
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Arts-related experiences change the way students see the world , articleThe Moss Arts Center has connected thousands of Virginia Tech students with professional artists, giving them access to creative experiential learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.
Date: Dec 02, 2020 -
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Daniel Sandor named collegiate assistant professor of turfgrass science , articleDaniel Sandor has been named a collegiate assistant professor of turfgrass science in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences.
Date: Dec 01, 2020 -
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Joshua C. Drake named assistant professor of human nutrition, foods, and exercise , articleJoshua C. Drake has been named an assistant professor in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise.
Date: Dec 01, 2020 -
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Yun Yin named assistant professor of food science and technology , articleYun Yin has been named an assistant professor in the Department of Food Science and Technology.
Date: Dec 01, 2020 -
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Alejandro Del-Pozo named assistant professor of entomology , articleAlejandro Del-Pozo has been named an assistant professor in the Department of Entomology.
Date: Dec 01, 2020 -
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Nicholas Santantonio named assistant professor of plant and environmental sciences , articleNicholas Santantonio has been named an assistant professor in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences.
Date: Dec 01, 2020 -
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Anubhab Gupta named assistant professor of agricultural and applied economics , articleAnubhab Gupta has been named an assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics
Date: Dec 01, 2020 -
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Biden’s return to Iran nuclear deal now considerably more difficult, according to Virginia Tech expert , articleThe murder of Iran nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was likely carried out by Israel, but all the West will deal with the fallout, said Djavad Salehi-Isfahani, a noted expert on economic development in Iran and the Middle East.
Date: Dec 01, 2020 -
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Student volunteer group donates $10K in grocery cards to help fellow Hokies , articleA volunteer group created by Virginia Tech graduate students recently donated $10,000 worth of grocery-store gift cards to help efforts to address the problem of food insecurity.
Date: Dec 01, 2020 -
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Azziza Bankole named chief diversity officer at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine , articleBankole, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral medicine, will begin in this role on Jan. 1. She replaces Karen Eley Sanders, who returns to her Blacksburg-based position with the university full time.
Date: Dec 01, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech recognizes employees for combined 14,800 years of service , articleVirginia Tech recognizes more than 700 employees for their service commitment to the university.
Date: Dec 01, 2020 -
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Information on spring course modalities available for undergraduate students , articleIn preparation for the upcoming change of major, be informed about the change of major dates, and the change of major opening on Monday, Dec. 14.
Date: Dec 01, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech brews up new partnership with Hardywood to produce Hokie beer , articleVirginia Tech’s roots in agricultural research have sparked a new partnership with Hardywood Park Craft brewery in Richmond, Virginia, resulting in a licensed Virginia Tech beer — Fightin’ Hokies Lager.
Date: Nov 30, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech Publishing and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute publish 'Survive the Drive' , articleIn the book, Tom Dingus, one of the foremost authorities on driving safety, describes how to reduce the risk of accidents while on the road.
Date: Nov 30, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech ranks among The Princeton Review’s top green colleges for 11th consecutive year , articleVirginia Tech ranks at No. 34 of the top 50 green colleges in the U.S., Canada, and Europe for its rigorous environmental stewardship efforts and myriad student sustainability engagement opportunities.
Date: Nov 30, 2020 -
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Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with an inspired take on a cherished classic , articleThe Moss Arts Center presents two livestreamed performances of Manual Cinema’s “Christmas Carol,” an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic, on Friday, Dec. 11, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 13, at 4 p.m.
Date: Nov 30, 2020
