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- - Veterinary college's John Rossmeisl named the Dr. and Mrs. Dorsey Taylor Mahin Professor
    A member of the Virginia Tech faculty since 1998, Rossmeisl’s research is dedicated to the development of new therapies for malignant brain tumors, which represent some of the most aggressive types of cancers in both dogs and humans. He is considered to be among the top researchers in the world in the area of canine neuro-oncology.
- - Ling Lei Lisic named L. Mahlon Harrell Junior Faculty Fellow
    The L. Mahlon Harrell Junior Faculty Fellowship in Accounting and Information Systems was established by alumni and friends to honor Harrell, who was a faculty member in the Department of Accounting from 1931 until his retirement in 1971.
- - Marc Edwards to discuss importance of truth-seeking for scientists and engineers
    In his talk, Edwards will emphasize the importance of truth-seeking by scientists and engineers and the need to “cultivate the scientist within all of us” in the face of obstacles posed by bureaucrats and others seeking to promote their own agendas.
- - $2 million gift endows department head chair in mechanical engineering
    Alumnus Nick Des Champs' gift creates a generous fund under the direction of Azim Eskandarian, who now holds the designation of Nicholas and Rebecca Des Champs Chair in Mechanical Engineering.
- - Chemistry’s John Morris named Dr. A.C. Lilly Jr. Faculty Fellow in Nanoscience by Board of Visitors
    A member of the Virginia Tech faculty since 1999, Morris develops nanoscience approaches that can be used to build new catalysts and to provide insight into how the unique properties of small-scale materials affect the environment.
- - John McDowell appointed J.B. Stroobants Professor of Biotechnology
    McDowell’s research focuses on the fundamental biological principles that govern whether a plant is susceptible to disease or produces a defense response that deters the pathogen.
- - Chemistry's Webster Santos reappointed Cliff and Agnes Lilly Faculty Fellow
    Santos is a member of the Virginia Tech Center for Drug Discovery and the Virginia Drug Discovery Consortium, and is an expert medicinal chemist whose research focuses on compounds with new modes of action to treat kidney fibrosis, fatty liver disease, neurodegenerative diseases, traumatic brain injury, stroke, and aging.
- - Michael Erskine named Jean Ellen Shehan Professor and Director
    Michael Erskine, of Woodbine, Maryland, who has served as director of Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg since 2013, was recently named the Jean Ellen Shehan Professor and Director of the center by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
- - Pablo Tarazaga receives John R. Jones III Faculty Fellowship in Mechanical Engineering
    A member of the Virginia Tech faculty since 2011, Tarazaga has a distinguished record in research, advising, teaching, and publishing. He has secured $3.3 million in external research funding from sources that include the National Science Foundation, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, the U.S. Army, and the Alpha Foundation.
- - Christopher Williams receives John R. Jones III Faculty Fellowship in Mechanical Engineering
    A member of the Virginia Tech faculty since 2007, Williams has an exceptional research record focused on advancing the field of 3-D printing, also known as additive manufacturing.
- - Julia Ross named Paul and Dorothea Torgersen Dean of Engineering
    Ross, who becomes dean of the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech on July 31, currently serves as dean of engineering and information technology at University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
- - In memoriam: James Beverly "J.B." Jones, former Virginia Tech mechanical engineering department head and Ruffner Medal recipient
    A memorial service will be held on June 10 at 2 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home in Blacksburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to an organization of your choice. Two of J.B.'s favorite organizations were the Montgomery County Humane Society and Saint Francis Service Dogs.
- - Virginia Tech Professor Pamela VandeVord named American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering Fellow
    VandeVord was selected for research accomplishments in the field of blast-induced traumatic brain and nervous system injury.
- - Marc Edwards awarded Engineering News-Record’s 2017 Award of Excellence
    Each year, the weekly construction magazine selects 25 Newsmakers nationally to be honored for their contributions to the the industry and the public. The editors of Engineering News-Record then pick the single Newsmaker they feel has made the most significant contribution during the year and honor them with the Award of Excellence.
- - Virginia Tech Professor Padma Rajagopalan named American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering Fellow
    Rajagopalan, the Robert E. Hord, Jr. Professor of Chemical Engineering, was elected into the institute's College of Fellows for outstanding contributions in research and graduate education in the fields of 3-D tissue mimics and computational tissue engineering.
- - Mark Psiaki named American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Fellow
    The institute selected only 21 members worldwide as Fellows this year. In total, the organization boasts more than 30,000 individual members from 88 countries.
- - Researchers find that brain imagery shows difference between knowing or reckless behavior in criminal acts
    Scientists and lawyers speak different languages, but there is common ground. Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute scientists working in a multi-institutional team with legal authorities have discovered that brain imaging can determine whether someone is acting in a state of knowledge about a crime.
- - Anthony ‘Kwame’ Harrison named Gloria D. Smith Professor of Black Studies
    The sociologist has been deeply engaged in the university’s Africana studies program.
- - Carl Griffey reappointed W.G. Wysor Professor of Agriculture
    A member of the university faculty since 1989, Griffey is considered the expert small grains breeder in the eastern United States and is director of one of the few highly regarded breeding programs in the nation.
- - Harry Dorn reappointed as Dr. A.C. Lilly Jr. Faculty Fellow in Nanoscience
    Dorn has held the Lilly Faculty Fellowship in Nanoscience since 2010. The fellowship was established to provide support for an outstanding faculty member in the field of nanoscience.

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