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Article ItemMedical student draws from background to prioritize underserved areas , article
Drawing 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 -
Article ItemMedical student vows to pay it forward in honor of scholarship namesake , article
A life of service to others was instilled in Celine Marlin Andrews at an early age. Growing up in a small town in Pennsylvania, she attended a school focused on developing students’ intellectual, artistic, and practical skills in an integrated and holistic manner.
Date: Nov 24, 2020 -
Article ItemMedical student inspired by brother’s disability, childhood pediatrician to become a doctor , article
“Early on, I decided this was a role I wanted to play for my brother and others as well,” Nolan, a second-year student at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, said.
Date: Oct 12, 2020 -
Article ItemJoin the Moss Arts Center as it offers meaningful creative experiences to 1,300 area students , article
With the community’s support, the center brings JazzReach to present a series of creative experiences for elementary school, middle school, high school, and college-aged students that includes master classes and workshops, as well as special performances.
Date: Oct 21, 2019 -
Article ItemNational science, health, and policy headliners slated for Maury Strauss lecture series at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute , article
A Nobel prize winner and two National Institutes of Health leaders are among internationally known speakers programmed for the new season of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture Series in Roanoke.
Date: Aug 28, 2019 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Helmet Lab wants to help protect equestrians , article
The lab has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise money to evaluate equestrian helmets, which protect athletes in what can be a surprisingly risky sport.
Date: Apr 15, 2019 -
Article ItemJUMP campaign to exhibit Reconstruction-era history , article
A former slave connects the six themes of a new exhibit at the American Civil War Museum in Appomattox, Virginia, by Virginia Tech history faculty and students. Through a JUMP crowdfunding campaign, the team seeks to upgrade exhibit materials and make sure the younger generations learn about Virginia Civil War and Reconstruction history.
Date: Apr 09, 2019 -
Article ItemJUMP campaign seeks to restore rare Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets uniform , article
There is only one known example of a Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets dress uniform produced in 1897 and worn by senior cadets for a single year.
Date: Apr 08, 2019 -
Article ItemCASE Award recognizes Virginia Tech’s pattern of fundraising success , article
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education named Virginia Tech one of four universities in 2018 for overall improvement in educational fundraising, among public research and doctoral institutions with endowments of more than $350 million.
Date: Aug 24, 2018 -
Article ItemHelp Virginia Tech lead a revolution in sound , article
A recently launched crowdfunding campaign is gathering support for Cube Fest, a spatial music festival that celebrates the work of international artists, musicians, and researchers to advance the future of spatial music, immersive aural experiences, and 3D audio technology.
Date: May 16, 2018 -
Article ItemCrowdfunding project aimed at creating autism-friendly environments , article
The crowdfunding campaign for SAFE: Supporting Autism Friendly Environments will conclude just before midnight on April 26.
Date: Apr 23, 2018 -
Article ItemStudent Engineers’ Abroad Council launches crowdfunding project to fund student professional development and international experiences , article
The Student Engineers’ Abroad Council is a student organization dedicated to promoting global opportunities for Virginia Tech engineering students.
Date: Apr 19, 2018 -
Article ItemJump campaign to help faculty create freely available learning materials and lower textbook costs for students , article
Gifts to the campaign will provide year-round support for creation of open educational resources for students.
Date: Apr 05, 2018 -
Article ItemHumanitarian missions look to Virginia Tech crowdfunding to assist in overseas aid , article
The humanitarian service design program brings mechanical engineering design students to communities in developing countries.
Date: Nov 13, 2017 -
Article ItemEngineers Without Borders crowdfunding campaign serves underdeveloped communities , article
Engineers Without Borders is working to raise $5,000 through JUMP, Virginia Tech’s official crowdfunding platform, to help support projects to improve the quality of life in Guatemala, Uganda, and Nicaragua. The campaign runs until Nov. 17.
Date: Oct 31, 2017 -
Article ItemCrowdfunding campaign to support master naturalists’ grassroots leadership and mission , article
Additional training for the Virginia Master Naturalist Program’s volunteer leaders will improve program delivery and increase volunteer recruitment across the commonwealth.
Date: Oct 30, 2017 -
Article ItemCrowdfunding campaign to support undergraduate research aimed at reducing bird-window collisions , article
The Conservation Management Institute project will continue the quest to save birds from window strikes while increasing opportunities for students to participate in field research.
Date: Oct 24, 2017 -
Article ItemHelp a Virginia Tech science superhero put an end to poison ivy , article
John Jelesko, an associate professor of plant pathology, physiology, and weed science from the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, is seeking new, environmentally sustainable ways to combat poison ivy. Join him in the fight.
Date: Oct 23, 2017 -
Article ItemSend a Hokie to Capitol Hill to ensure sound science informs public policy , article
The center’s goal is to send at least two students to Washington, D.C., next summer, which is why it recently launched a 30-day fundraising campaign that will be matched dollar per dollar by the center.
Date: Oct 19, 2017 -
Article ItemVirginia 4-H crowdfunds to support members and volunteers attending state conference , article
Every summer, hundreds of teens from across Virginia gather for a week of fellowship, fun, and hands-on learning at Virginia Tech. In early October, Virginia 4-H began the “Virginia 4-H Grows True Leaders” effort to gather donations on Virginia Tech’s JUMP crowdfunding platform. Their goal is to raise $10,000 to support the attendance of members and volunteer leaders at State 4-H Congress.
Date: Oct 18, 2017
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