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Class of 2020, College of Engineering holding ceremonies today , articleVisit the commencement website for information on ceremonies, video streams, and details on attending in-person or watching online. The Class of 2020 will be honored at 1 p.m. today. The College of Engineering will hold a ceremony at 6 p.m.
Date: May 11, 2021 -
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Health district expects vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds , articleOnce approved, the New River Health District could deliver first doses of the Pfizer vaccine in a matter of weeks to children, with parental consent, through on-site school clinics.
Date: May 10, 2021 -
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Plans, preparations continue to move Virginia Tech toward an in-person fall semester , articleOngoing prevalence testing, availability of vaccinations, and continued adherence to health and safety protocols are helping Virginia Tech progress toward a return to in-person student instruction, experiences.
Date: Apr 26, 2021 -
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Class of 2021: Dedication defines Cadet Jillian Skahill as she prepares to commission into the U.S. Army , article"Besides her love of learning, she maintains a positive mental attitude that is omnipresent," says Lt. Col. Curtis Armstrong, executive officer of Virginia Tech and Radford Army ROTC. "She is also a fearless worker. As she continues to hone her knowledge and combine it with her work ethic, she will continue to be the type of officer that makes Virginia Tech proud.”
Date: Apr 26, 2021 -
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Reminder: ‘Glitter is litter’ when it comes to commencement photos , articleWhile glitter may add extra flare to commencement photo poses, it is nearly impossible to completely clean up off the ground, can be harmful to nearby wildlife, and contributes to the growing plastic pollution crisis.
Date: Apr 20, 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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Virginia Tech is planning to hold multiple in-person commencement ceremonies , articleNew state guidelines released Wednesday and feedback from the Class of 2021 are informing the format of in-person celebrations. Multiple events will be held to allow individual graduates to be recognized in front of a limited number of guests. An online ceremony will also be held.
Date: Mar 18, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech plans possible in-person events with a virtual spring 2021 commencement ceremony , articleWith evolving public health conditions and state guidelines, university officials are currently exploring how to create special moments, smaller in size, so graduating students can mark their graduation accomplishments in appropriately sized groups.
Date: Mar 03, 2021 -
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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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Fall 2020 Virtual Commencement , articleMore than 2,600 graduates were honored and celebrated during the 2020 Fall Commencement on Dec. 18. Linsey Marr, the Charles P. Lunsford Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, spoke during the ceremony. Additional speakers that offered well wishes included alumnus Homer Hickam, famed former NASA engineering and bestselling author; alumna Queen Claye, an Olympian, Pan American Games Champion, and championship record holder; Grant Bommer, president of the Class of 2021; and Nikki Giovanni, poet, University Distinguished Professor, and namesake of the Class of 2020 ring.=https://video.vt.edu/media/1_udmpztzz
Date: Dec 20, 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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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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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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Fall commencement will be held online Dec. 18 , articleDuring an online broadcast at vt.edu/commencement graduates will be honored, degrees will be conferred, and special guests and student leaders will speak — plus there will be opportunities for friends and family to participate and offer well wishes.
Date: Dec 15, 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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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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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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Cortney Steele: Virginia Tech will always feel like home , articleSteele, who recently defended her doctoral dissertation in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise in Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, will be the fall graduate commencement student speaker on Dec. 18.
Date: Dec 01, 2020 -
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Hokies celebrate graduates with watch parties, virtual cheers, and special online guests , articleThe Class of 2020 celebrated from wherever they were — many at their homes with family, hosting watch parties and commencement ceremonies. They participated virtually by posting to social media using the #HokieGrad tag or leaving comments on the commencement website.
Date: May 17, 2020 -
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Therapy dog recognized for pawsitive contributions to the university , articleMoose, an 8-year-old therapy dog at Virginia Tech’s Cook Counseling Center, was lauded as part of virtual commencement exercises. It’s the latest recognition for the pawsome member of Hokie Nation.
Date: May 15, 2020
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