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- - Triple major, undergraduate researcher Arianna Krinos wins 2018 Goldwater Scholarship
    Krinos is majoring in biological sciences, computational modeling and data analytics, and computer science.
- - David Calhoun: Finding a meaningful balance of success, family, and giving back
    After graduating in 1979 with a degree in accounting, Calhoun went to work for General Electric, starting a 26-year career that eventually led him to executive positions at Nielsen and Blackstone, one of the world's leading investment firms. Along the way, he has made many generous commitments of resources and time to Virginia Tech.
- - Virginia Tech announces Calhoun Center for Higher Education Innovation
    The gift from David Calhoun will also support the development and implementation of curricula for the Calhoun Honors Discovery Program, a pilot model for collaborative learning within the Honors College that will train graduates for the 21st century’s innovation economy.
- - Virginia Tech alumnus David Calhoun gives historic $20 million to transform honors education
    Calhoun’s $20 million donation supports the launch of a pilot model of collaborative learning within the Honors College. A special event for the media and guests will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Moss Arts Center.
- - Virginia Tech pilot program to reimagine higher education moves forward
    Starting in fall 2019, the Virginia Tech Honors College will pilot a program for a new way to equip students with skills to solve complex problems as part of diverse teams.
- - Photos and video: Winter session students tap into the virtual world in the Cube
    Virginia Tech winter session students have some incredible experiences to share about their two-week course adventures, tapping into the virtual world at the Cube in the Moss Arts Center.
- - Kristin Phillips is named assistant professor, associate director of undergraduate programs in School of Neuroscience
    She will focus her efforts on designing undergraduate neuroscience courses that are innovative, transdisciplinary, and experiential.
- - Photos and video: Virginia Tech students perform for master musician Yo-Yo Ma
    The Moss Arts Center hosted a special master class with legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma and students from Virginia Tech’s School of Performing Arts.
- - Top students selected for summer program that will help shape government policy
    The program at the Social and Decision Analytics Laboratory in the National Capital Region will give students expert data science training, while helping policymakers in the local, state, and federal government improve quality of life in their communities.
- - First-generation college student Amina Rahimi selected as 2017 Goldwater Scholar
    The Goldwater Scholarship is the premier undergraduate award of its type in the fields of natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
- - Andrea Kuliasha’s cancer research driven by personal experience
    When her mother was diagnosed with cancer, Andrea Kuliasha threw herself into studying the disease. Those studies have guided her into a career path.
- - Class of 2017: Caitlin Cossaboom to pursue dream job as disease detective
    When Cossaboom graduates with her doctor of veterinary medicine degree in May, it will cap 11 years pursuing her education goals at Virginia Tech and the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
- - Double major Sieu Tran named as 2017 College of Science Outstanding Senior
    Sieu Tran named as College of Science Outstanding Senior
- - Sophomore creates scholarship coaching business
    Danielle Jeffers had to find a way to pay her way through college. Now, she's helping other students do the same thing.
- - Virginia Tech Honors College students participating in Stamps Scholars National Convention
    The event is sponsored by the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation, which partners with 42 schools around the country to provide scholarships to students with strong leadership potential, academic merit, and exceptional character.
- - Finance student wins Schwarzman Scholarship for graduate study in China
    Grey Weissend was among more than 2,700 candidates worldwide who competed for 129 spots in the program, established by Stephen A. Schwarzman, the chairman, CEO, and co-founder of the Blackstone investment firm.
- - Virginia Tech's honors program transforms into Honors College
    Virginia Tech is elevating its University Honors program to a full-fledged Honors College that will attract students of the highest caliber and provide them more chances to explore their passions and change the world in a meaningful way.
- - Faculty principals sought for two living-learning communities
    The Division of Student Affairs and the Honors College are accepting applications for live-in faculty principals in the Honors Residential Commons at East Ambler Johnston and the Residential College at West Ambler Johnston. The communities are led by academic faculty members, working and living side-by-side with students and student affairs professionals.

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