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Commencement FAQs , redirectTake a look at our frequently asked commencement questions. Get answers on registering, signing up guests, attending in-person ceremonies, and more.
Date: Mar 31, 2021 -
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A message to the Virginia Tech community , articleWe have much work to do. We value free speech, and it is with that same freedom that we respond on behalf of a university relentlessly dedicated to inclusion.
Date: Apr 01, 2021 -
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Biochemistry professor Zhijian 'Jake' Tu honored as University Distinguished Professor , articleTu joined the biochemistry department, which is in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, in 1999 and his research has spanned broad areas in mosquito molecular genetics. He has contributed to a number of mosquito genome projects since the first publication of a mosquito genome in 2002.
Date: Apr 15, 2021 -
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New Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center construction progressing on schedule , articleThe Virginia Seafood AREC is at the heart of an industry that has an annual economic impact of more than $550 million, accounts for more than 5,600 jobs, and increases the state’s economic portfolio.
Date: Apr 16, 2021 -
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Israel seeks spoiler role in Iran nuclear deal, says Virginia Tech expert , article"Israel is declaring loud and clear that it wants to play the role of ‘spoiler’ in any newly hatched nuclear deal reached with Iran,” said Virginia Tech's Mehrzad Boroujerdi.
Date: Apr 12, 2021 -
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Emerging Leaders Academy helps shape top talent in Hampton Roads , articleThe first cohort of a professional development program from the university's Roanoke and Newport News centers included employees of York and James City counties.
Date: Mar 29, 2021 -
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Mohawk student shares her love for lacrosse and excitement about upcoming powwow , articleJacelyn Lazore, a Virginia Tech lacrosse player and member of the Mohawk Tribe, loves her sport and uses every opportunity to educate those around her about her Native culture.
Date: Apr 01, 2021 -
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FutureHAUS making return trip to Dubai for Expo2020 , articleThe award-winning, high-tech, solar-powered house designed and built by students from the College of Architecture and the College Engineering leaves the Port of Norfolk Friday for the world Expo event that takes place this fall.
Date: Apr 01, 2021 -
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Manager named for Homefield Farm , articleVirginia Tech Dining Services and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has named Shawn Jadrnicek manager for Homefield Farm. The position oversees the student-run, six-acre organic operation eight miles west of the Blacksburg campus.
Date: Apr 01, 2021 -
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In memoriam: Carl 'Bud' Shepherd, Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities , articleShepherd was a longtime employee in the Building Trades shop within the Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities
Date: Apr 01, 2021 -
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A message to students from Byron Hughes, dean of students , articleOur Principles of Community are critically important for how the many identities, beliefs, perspectives, and ideologies can live and learn together across Virginia Tech’s campuses.
Date: Apr 01, 2021 -
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Researchers receive grant to study misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine , articleResearchers at Virginia Tech are looking into how social media misinformation influences people’s intention to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, especially those within the Appalachian region, with help from a grant funded by the Fralin Life Sciences Institute and the Data and Decisions Destination Area.
Date: Apr 01, 2021 -
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Campus COVID-19 cases trending down , articleOver the past 10 days, coronavirus case numbers have plateaued, reflecting a similar pattern at the same point during the fall 2020 semester when case counts dwindled. Still, vigilance remains essential.
Date: Apr 01, 2021 -
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Things to do at Virginia Tech: April 2-8 , articleWe've compiled a list of happenings taking place online, on campus, and in the community through April 8.
Date: Apr 02, 2021 -
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Planned public art to illuminate stories from region’s historically marginalized communities , articleExplore proposed sculptural installations on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus and the relationship between public art, history, and representation during a virtual discussion on April 19 from noon-1 p.m.
Date: Apr 02, 2021 -
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Exhibit showcases student work in bringing digital literacy to rural Nepal , articleInside this exhibit, visitors will discover the steps technical writing students took to enhance digital literacy in Nepal in collaboration with international grassroots-level organization, Code for Nepal. It reveals the work they produced including their reflections on international service learning during a pandemic.
Date: Apr 02, 2021 -
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During COVID-19, VT Engage Faculty Fellows create new community connections , articleThe program is designed to support faculty members as they create innovative ways to live out Virginia Tech’s land-grant mission. The work sets an incredible example for the students of what it means to integrate community engaged pedagogy into a curriculum as they work toward mutually beneficial goals with their community partners.
Date: Apr 05, 2021 -
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Building a better conversation about bodies , articleThis week, the Body Matters Committee members and peer educators plan to host a variety of interactive in-person and virtual sessions on topics ranging from exploring general nutrition and disordered eating patterns to examining weight stigma and the concept of beauty.
Date: Apr 05, 2021 -
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Medical student Dakota Buhrman receives national public health award , articleThe U.S. Public Health Service Physician Professional Advisory Committee awarded Dakota Buhrman, a fourth-year medical student at VTCSOM, with a 2021 Excellence in Public Health Award.
Date: Apr 05, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech COVID-19 lab passes 100,000-sample milestone , articleSince opening, the Molecular Diagnostics Lab has analyzed thousands of samples from Virginia Tech students and employees who were tested for the COVID-19 virus through the university’s testing centers. That’s in addition to testing done for regional health districts since April 20, 2020.
Date: Apr 05, 2021 -
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Learn biomechanics in your living room: Ph.D. student to host virtual National Biomechanics Day event , articleNicole Stark, a second-year doctoral student in the Virginia Tech–Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, has been awarded a 2021 Civic Engagement Microgrant Initiative by Research!America and the Rita Allen Foundation to carry out a virtual event for National Biomechanics Day on April 7.
Date: Apr 05, 2021 -
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Multimedia play ‘Cartography’ embraces the inspiring and universal stories of young migrants , articleThe Moss Arts Center presents a free stream of the production, which includes a post-show moderated discussion with the performers and creators of the work, on Thursday, April 15, at 7 p.m.
Date: Apr 05, 2021 -
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Demand for COVID-19 vaccine still stronger than supply in district , articleLooking ahead, the New River Health District is in discussions about how it can administer vaccines to college students, once larger quantities of vaccine supplies become available.
Date: Apr 05, 2021 -
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Watch: A conversation between university leaders, APIDA, and Asian International , articleAt the April 5 virtual town hall, the APIDA and Asian International communities at Virginia Tech talked not only about coping with, but also offered suggestions of ways to combat the recent violence directed toward the Asian population nationwide.
Date: Apr 05, 2021 -
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Just months removed from divisive 2020 campaign, all eyes now on Virginia, says Virginia Tech political analyst , articleVirginia Tech's Karen Hult believes this election could be an indicator of the future of the GOP in a post-Trump era, with others watching “the emergence and performance of a ‘Trumpian’ Republican Party, even without the former president.”
Date: Apr 06, 2021 -
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Appalachian sensations Steep Canyon Rangers and Amythyst Kiah take the Moss Arts Center stage , articleStreamed live from the center’s Anne and Ellen Fife Theatre, up-and-coming roots musician Kiah is the special guest opening artist for a performance by the Steep Canyon Rangers, one of the most recognizable names in modern bluegrass music, on Saturday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m.
Date: Apr 07, 2021 -
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Door to door deliveries, outdoor time, daily check-ins: New features improve campus quarantine, isolation , articleNew features include a student advocate program, welcome desks at each residence hall for receiving deliveries and communicating with students, and an outdoor courtyard.
Date: Apr 07, 2021 -
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Medical school hosts 36th annual Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair , articleFor the fourth year in a row, the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine is hosting the event. Participants earn the right to compete in the state fair by qualifying at their regional fairs. Due to COVID-19 safety measures, this will be the second year that the medical school has hosted the state fair virtually.
Date: Apr 07, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech’s Amy Pruden honored as University Distinguished Professor , articlePruden joined Virginia Tech in 2008 and has since been widely recognized for her work documenting antibiotic resistance genes as environmental contaminants, bioremediation of environmental pollution, environmental impacts of nanotechnology, and microbial ecology of drinking water systems.
Date: Apr 07, 2021 -
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Things to do at Virginia Tech: April 9-15 , articleWe've compiled a list of happenings taking place online, on campus, and in the community through April 15.
Date: Apr 09, 2021 -
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National Institutes of Health Director Francis S. Collins is the keynote speaker for virtual university commencement , articleCollins has been a key figure in the response to COVID-19. He is the only presidentially appointed NIH director to serve more than one administration. He will speak at the university’s virtual commencement ceremony Friday, May 14, at 6:15 p.m.
Date: Apr 09, 2021 -
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Jack W. Finney to retire after 34-year career at Virginia Tech , articleFinney has led and advocated for initiatives related to diversifying and supporting faculty across the university, serving as a primary point of contact concerning faculty personnel issues and leading the development, implementation, and interpretation of faculty employment policies and faculty development programs.
Date: Apr 09, 2021 -
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Vaccine expert to deliver Maury Strauss public lecture , articleChristine S. Benn, professor at the University of Southern Denmark’s Centre for Global Health, will discuss her research in an upcoming talk, “How Vaccines Train the Immune System in Ways No One Expected,” hosted by the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC. Benn’s lecture will be presented virtually via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. on April 15.
Date: Apr 09, 2021 -
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The journey of a COVID-19 test result starts with this team , articleA team of Virginia Tech students, both undergraduates and graduates, as well as alumni and other staff, perform about 800 tests a day at the ARCpoint testing site at Lane Stadium.
Date: Apr 09, 2021 -
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Sesquicentennial celebration to kick off this fall , articleFour main celebrations focused on different themes and Ut Prosim as the capstone will feature unique opportunities for engagement involving faculty, staff, students, alumni, and all campuses.
Date: Apr 09, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech, Children’s National scientists to discuss cancer research at ‘Hokies for Good’ event , articleThe scientists will talk about leading-edge cancer research projects in a public Zoom discussion at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13. The event is an opportunity for people to meet some of the dedicated researchers working together to take on cancer.
Date: Apr 09, 2021 -
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A message from Vice President for Human Resources Bryan Garey about the campus climate survey , articleEmployees are encouraged to participate in this year’s climate survey. Today, all faculty, staff, wage employees, and graduate assistants, across all locations, will receive an email from climatesurvey@vt.edu inviting them to complete the survey between now and May 3.
Date: Apr 12, 2021 -
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More than 7,000 employees receive vaccine through employer-arranged clinics , articleOn April 8, the New River Health District announced that it had moved into Phase 2, which means everyone age 16 and older who lives or works in the district will be eligible to get the vaccine.
Date: Apr 12, 2021 -
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Kellogg Center to host award-winning economic historian as part of distinguished speaker series , article“Adam Tooze is a leading figure in the fields of economic history and political economy,” said Michael Moehler, founding director of the center. “During this critical time for the global economy, we’re thrilled he will deliver the 2021 PPE Distinguished Public Lecture and provide our students and community with his unique perspective on recent events.”
Date: Apr 12, 2021 -
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Students’ real-world experiences in sustainability at heart of Virginia Tech’s Gold STARS rating , articleThe Gold rating for 2020 reflects the university's well-rounded sustainability achievements. Virginia Tech attained especially high marks for the intentional integration of sustainability into academics and the range of environmental stewardship engagement opportunities available to students.
Date: Apr 12, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech continues test-optional undergraduate admissions for entering class of 2022 , articleVirginia Tech joins public institutions across the state that have announced they will also continue test optional admissions for the 2021-22 cycle.
Date: Apr 12, 2021 -
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Virtual Learning Center marks memorable first year , articleOver the past year, more than 4,300 individuals visited the center and accessed the 52 courses curated by the Talent Development team. Notably, 76 percent of the courses accessed have been completed.
Date: Apr 12, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech enters new phase of the continuous planning process , articleThrough implementation planning, Virginia Tech's colleges, institutes, and offices are executing steps highlighted in their individualized strategic plans to achieve the university's Beyond Boundaries vision.
Date: Apr 12, 2021 -
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Community mural project a perfect ending for Pride Week , articleA group of Virginia Tech students stopped by the Armory on Friday to contribute to a mural project that commemorated the final day of Pride Week. The mural was their way of positively responding to hate and discrimination against those in the LGBTQ+ community and to show the world what it means to be a Hokie.
Date: Apr 12, 2021 -
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Cautious optimism as COVID-19 vaccine rolls out to public, cases decline , articleThe New River Health District is hosting vaccination clinics throughout the area for the general public, but appointments are necessary due to inconsistent supplies and high demand.
Date: Apr 12, 2021 -
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Researchers mark National Autism Awareness Month , articleThe Virginia Tech Autism Clinic & the Center for Autism Research found new ways to reach families and individuals during the pandemic and is celebrating those successes during National Autism Awareness Month.
Date: Apr 13, 2021 -
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Project teams humans and artificial intelligence to scan social media posts for risk data to aid disaster response , articleA computer can do large-scale searching through millions of social media posts much more quickly and effectively than a human can, says business information technology professor Chris Zobel. "But, the machine needs to be trained — it needs to learn what to search for — to do this correctly.”
Date: Apr 13, 2021 -
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Accounting and information systems professor France Bélanger named University Distinguished Professor , articleRanked in the top 1 percent of information systems researchers in the world, Bélanger studies digital interactions among individuals, businesses, and governments and the related information security and privacy issues, with the goal of obtaining a greater understanding of the complex phenomena at the intersection of humans, technology, and society.
Date: Apr 13, 2021 -
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Bring Your Own Brain! event to bring conversation about neurodiversity in STEM to the forefront , articleThe webinar will feature a live panel discussion about neurodiversity and inclusivity in the workplace, followed by audience Q&A. All are welcome to join on Wednesday, April 28, at 6 p.m.
Date: Apr 13, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech students answer the call at COVID-19 helpline , articleEvery day, six to eight students gather in a cluster of offices tucked behind Lane Stadium to field questions by phone from the community about COVID-19.
Date: Apr 13, 2021 -
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New HokieBird statue honors the Class of 2020 , articleThe statue, funded by the Class of 2020 and designed by 2020 graduates, wears the university’s traditional commencement regalia, including a cap, gown, class ring, and cords. It stands as a bittersweet reminder of the disruption of campus life due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Date: Apr 14, 2021 -
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Biochemistry and chemistry alumna fighting on the front-lines of COVID , articleAs COVID-19 vaccines are becoming more readily available to the public, Katherine Vaughn is thankful for what she learned in the biochemistry senior capstone lab.
Date: Apr 15, 2021 -
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Geosciences’ Kenneth Eriksson honored with emeritus status by Board of Visitors , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 1981, Eriksson was principal or co-principal investigator on research grants on Precambrian sedimentation and crustal evolution, geological history of the Appalachian Mountains, evolution of rift basins, and diagenesis of sandstones.
Date: Apr 15, 2021 -
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Researcher uses bat-inspired design to develop new approach to sound location , articleInspired by the workings of a bat’s ear, Rolf Mueller, a professor of mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech, has created bio-inspired technology that determines the location of a sound’s origin. Mueller’s development works from a simpler and more accurate model of sound location than previous approaches, which have traditionally been modeled after the human ear. His work marks the first new insight for determining sound location in 50 years.
Date: Apr 15, 2021 -
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We Remember , articleHokies everywhere will pause today to remember the 32 students and faculty members who were tragically taken from their loved ones and our community on April 16, 2007. Virginia Tech will alter its 2021 Day of Remembrance events to promote physical distancing and discourage large public gatherings. The 3.2-Mile Run in Remembrance will be offered as a virtual event this year. Hokies can run, walk, or jog on their own and post a picture online using #VT32Run. See a full list of events at the We Remember site.
Date: Apr 15, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech launches online Master of Science in agricultural and applied economics , articleThe fully online, 24-month program is designed to give professionals working in food, ag, and resource supply chains, as well as related fields, the tools needed to address current industry and government challenges and advance their careers.
Date: Apr 15, 2021 -
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Parking officers help pandemic mail find spaces , articleThe Parking Services enforcement team is just one of many groups and individuals across the Virginia Tech community whose work was recognized by their colleagues as a part of Hokie Highlights.
Date: Apr 15, 2021 -
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Tech on Tap - Ending the Pandemic: COVID-19 vaccines and preparing for the next one , articleAre COVID-19 vaccines the key to ending the pandemic? Join Virginia Tech experts to learn about the basics, why they are important, and how they have protected mankind for centuries.
Date: Apr 15, 2021 -
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Vaccine clinic draws thousands to Lane Stadium , articleThe event, which was announced less than a week in advance, was the largest vaccine clinic ever held in the New River Valley. It was organized and overseen by the combined effort the New River Task Force and the New River Health District and fueled by a spirit of community volunteerism.
Date: Apr 15, 2021 -
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Things to do at Virginia Tech: April 16-22 , articleWe've compiled a list of happenings taking place online, on campus, and in the community through April 22.
Date: Apr 16, 2021 -
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Fermin and Miskovic to represent students on Board of Visitors , articleBoth students begin their terms on July 1 and will also be ex-officio members of the Commission of Student Affairs and University Council.
Date: Apr 16, 2021 -
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Data scientists combat hate crimes and other violence , articleEvery complex problem has many multidisciplinary angles. In today's first installment of a series this week, read about how the Sanghani Center helps to capture data to document the true prevalence of hate crimes and other forms of violence that Princeton's Bridging Divides Initiative can share with national and local leaders who want to make better informed policy decisions.
Date: Apr 16, 2021 -
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Taking it to the streets: Commonwealth Cyber Initiative funds research for autonomous cars , articleDriving three decked-out Toyota Corollas, Commonwealth Cyber Initiative researchers are taking to the busy streets of Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., to test sensors and cameras that they have installed to simulate a self-driving car.
Date: Apr 16, 2021 -
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Expert available to discuss Science article denouncing Trump administration Navigable Waters Protection Rule analysis , articleVirginia Tech economist and article co-author Kevin Boyle says that the analysis was based on a misguided assumption that states would implement regulations if federal regulations were removed.
Date: Apr 16, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech’s Academy of Data Science and Northern Virginia Technology Council announce data science lecture series , articleThe Virginia Tech College of Science’s Academy of Data Science and the Northern Virginia Technology Council are launching a series of virtual events to showcase the impact of data science.
Date: Apr 16, 2021 -
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