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- - Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC scientists discover compound that could shield heart tissue
    Imagine there was a drug that you could take soon after a heart attack that could reduce damage by protecting healthy heart muscle tissue.
- - In memoriam: William L. "Bill" Conger, Professor Emeritus of Chemical Engineering
    Conger, former department head and Professor Emeritus of Chemical Engineering passed away July 26 in his home surrounded by his family. He was 82.
- - John Ferris, Tamarah Smith represent faculty and staff on Virginia Tech Board of Visitors
    In order to ensure a channel for direct communication, the Board of Visitors established the faculty representative position in 1988, 14 years before the General Assembly required it. When the board added a staff representative in 2006, it was believed that Virginia Tech was the first public university in the state to do so.
- - Kevin Heaslip named CACI Faculty Fellow
    A member of the Virginia Tech faculty since 2014, Heaslip is nationally recognized for his research on cyber-physical systems in civil infrastructure, especially critical infrastructure.
- - Search committee for Fralin Life Sciences Institute director announced
    Stefan Duma, executive director of Virginia Tech’s Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science, will chair the search committee.
- - Industrial designers and biomedical engineers team up to address unmet needs of wounded veterans
    Thanks to a grant from the National Institutes of Health, students will soon be able to enroll in a course that combines the unique skillsets of both disciplines to identify health care needs of wounded veterans in clinical settings.
- - Danfeng ‘Daphne’ Yao reappointed CACI Faculty Fellow of Computer Science
    A member of the Virginia Tech faculty since 2010, Yao has made significant contributions to the field of cybersecurity.
- - First-year cadets to learn many lasting lessons during New Cadet Week
    On Aug. 17, more than 400 first-year cadets will arrive on campus to begin their introduction to the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets.
- - Nina Stark named Anthony and Catherine Moraco Faculty Fellow
    Stark’s research examines the larger field of coastal sciences and engineering, including increasingly changing shorelines in response to extreme events, sea level rise, and climate change, as well as naval applications, such as beach trafficability and the detection of unexploded ordnances.
- - Virginia Tech researchers receive NIH grant to look at how oral bacteria contributes to colorectal cancer
    Colorectal cancer is the second most common form of cancer in the world, with rates about 30 percent higher in developed countries. It’s expected to cause 51,020 deaths in the United States during 2019.
- - Timothy Luke returns as chair of Department of Political Science
    Thirty-eight years ago, Luke joined Virginia Tech as an assistant professor of political science. Since then, his legacy has included university accolades in service, leadership, and program creation. And now, for the fourth time, he has been chosen for a familiar role.
- - Chromosome structure inspires intricate works of art
    Virginia Tech professors of entomology, computer science, and art are uncovering scientific solutions using an innovative mix of computational modeling and artistic vision.
- - In memoriam: Walter F. O'Brien Jr., J. Bernard Jones Professor of Mechanical Engineering
    O'Brien was a member of the Virginia Tech faculty for more than 52 years, and was the first faculty member from the mechanical engineering department to receive a named professorship.
- - One year in, the drone park creates new opportunities on campus
    The tallest drone park in the country has been used by aspiring pilots, experienced aviators, and innovative researchers, and hosted everyone from a Daisy Scout troop to a nationally ranked drone racing team.
- - Virginia Tech remembers Chris Kraft
    Across the nation, Kraft is remembered as the face of NASA and father of the mission control center. At Virginia Tech, he is known as a generous alumnus who served and gave back to his alma mater in countless ways.
- - In memoriam: Benjamin S. Blanchard Jr., professor emeritus of industrial and systems engineering
    During his 26-year tenure, Blanchard became a full professor, helped establish the Virginia Cooperative Graduate Engineering Program, chaired the systems engineering graduate program, and was appointed assistant dean for the College of Engineering. He was named professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors in 1997.
- - Virginia Tech Hyperloop team appears at fourth pod competition
    After a year of designing and fabricating their pod, seven Hokies flew out to Los Angeles for the competition, including a recent graduate and two graduate students who served as advisors to the team.
- - Student-built satellites deployed into orbit from the International Space Station
    The data and measurements will give researchers a better, more accurate modeling of atmospheric conditions in low orbit, as well as provide opportunities for students to gain experience in networking, cloud computing, and network storage.
- - FORWARD: Kevin Pei
    FORWARD is a series from Student Affairs featuring Virginia Tech students, faculty, staff, and alumni who have faced, overcome, or learned from life's obstacles and setbacks. In this video, Virginia Tech senior Kevin Pei talks about learning to balance competing demands in college.
- - iTHRIV research portal now open for faculty, students
    The integrated Translational Health Research Institute of Virginia (iTHRIV) portal is a new tool available to researchers and students at Virginia Tech who are interested in conducting research that will improve health outcomes across the commonwealth.

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