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- - Virginia Tech poets continue long tradition of receiving recognition for their talent
    Recent honors include the naming of Carmen Giménez Smith’s latest poetry collection as a finalist for the 2019 National Book Award and the naming of Bob Hicok and Erika Meitner as finalists for the 22nd Annual Library of Virginia Literary Awards.
- - Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine recognized by INSIGHT into Diversity magazine
    Over the past eight years, the school has made deliberate strides in increasing its diversity. Nearly half of enrolled students are of an ethnic or racial minority, and 9 percent of the most recently entered class belong to groups that are underrepresented in medicine. In addition, nearly 25 percent are considered low income, and 16 percent are the first in their family to attend college.
- - Virginia Tech announces expansive cancer research initiative
    Virginia Tech has developed a university-wide cancer research strategy to create and expand synergies among more than 30 existing research teams at work finding new ways to diagnose and treat cancer.
- - Using data to make better doctors
    Kristofer Rau, assistant professor of basic science education at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, uses data to more effectively teach medical students neuroscience, while also allowing them to hone their interpersonal skills by teaching complex subjects to children.
- - Seed funding forges partnerships with an eye toward diversity
    The initiative fosters partnerships between faculty at Virginia Tech and historically black colleges and universities and has helped faculty secure external funding.
- - Workshops break down barriers to developing research protocols that require IRB review
    A new workshop on protocol development will be held for graduate students and faculty.
- - Leading aging, vision experts to keynote international precision neuroscience conference in Roanoke this spring
    Neuroscientists, physicians, and graduate students from across the world will gather at the Precision Neuroscience Conference hosted by the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in Roanoke, Virginia, in May.
- - Virginia Tech launches its most ambitious fundraising campaign ever
    Boundless Impact: The Campaign for Virginia Tech has a goal to raise $1.5 billion to fuel excellence across all university programs and drive forward major strategic priorities. A second goal is to engage 100,000 alumni in meaningful ways over the course of the campaign.
- - Virginia Tech builds momentum in latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings
    The advance reflects the first fruits of the numerous projects that make up the president’s Beyond Boundaries vision for Virginia Tech.
- - Virginia Tech employees, graduate students invited to share feedback around childcare needs in new survey
    The survey will be included within an email from Qualtrics via KinderCare that will be sent out to all employees and graduate students during the week of Sept. 23.
- - Students take home top prizes in agricultural competition
    A team of Virginia Tech graduate students captured first place in the 2019 North American Weed Science Contest held at Champaign, Illinois, this summer.
- - New human development and family science chair seeks to elevate students, faculty, and staff
    Nineteen-year veteran of the Virginia Tech faculty April Few-Demo brings to her new role a collegial attitude for the advancement of students and colleagues.
- - Graduate assistantship policies updated
- - Veterinary college welcomes new students in graduate and professional programs
    The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine welcomed new students in its doctor of veterinary medicine, master of public health, and biomedical and veterinary sciences M.S. and Ph.D. programs.
- - In memoriam: Wally Newton, adjunct professor in Pamplin's Department of Finance
    Newton played an instrumental role in helping countless Virginia Tech students choose their career path, prepare for job interviews, and start their business careers.
- - Art show to feature works of renowned local artist Jane Lillian Vance
    Described as “painted journalism,” the exhibits will include extraordinary works from her travels in the name of hope and healing to Africa and South Asia as well as her efforts as vice president of the national nonprofit Help Save the Next Girl.
- - Graduate Student Assembly hosts the 2019 Graduate and Professional School Fair on Sept. 23
    The three-hour event is free and open to all undergraduate and graduate Virginia Tech students, regardless of their academic status, major, or program.
- - Virginia Tech marks gains in latest U.S. News & World Report ranking
    Virginia Tech’s placement as one of the top institutions in the country comes as it positions itself to be a global land-grant university with a focus on transformative academics, research, and service.
- - Ubadah Sabbagh thrives on collaboration
    During Friday's State of the University address, Sabbagh joined President Sands from his lab to talk about Virginia Tech's expansion in Roanoke.
- - Virginia Tech launches ‘Tech for Humanity’ to ensure technologies are in service to humanity
    Led by Sylvester Johnson, the initiative reflects Virginia Tech’s commitment to advancing human-centered approaches to technology innovation.

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