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Kellogg Center launches first global undergraduate journal of its kind , articleThe Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Review: An International Undergraduate Journal, published in association with Virginia Tech Publishing, offers an experiential learning opportunity for undergraduates from higher education institutions around the world.
Date: May 11, 2021 -
General ItemWomen Impact Virginia series to feature hospitality and tourism leaders Date: May 07, 2021
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Pride and hope for rural schoolchildren: Virginia Tech researcher on a mission to flip narratives , article“Popular media and dominant narratives don’t always cast rural people or places in a favorable way. Like all places, rural communities are complex and not without challenges, but young people deserve to see that their rural communities have value,” said Amy Azano, an associate professor in the School of Education.
Date: May 06, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech helps launch English language center at Iraqi university battered by Islamic State , articleThe Language and Culture Institute is training faculty members and administrators at the University of Mosul as they work to rebuild after the four-year occupation.
Date: May 03, 2021 -
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‘Push-pull’ innovation helps female farmers in East Africa see crop, livestock, and income improvements , articleVirginia Tech’s IPM Innovation Lab and the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology have introduced farmers in East Africa to the “push-pull technology,” which is improving farming outputs and adding value to women’s livelihoods.
Date: Apr 27, 2021 -
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Drones are growing up , articleAs drone technology matures, Virginia Tech research is expanding the bounds of what these tools can take on — and tackling the intersecting challenges that have to be solved first.
Date: Apr 22, 2021 -
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Breaking through , articleIn today's installment looking at complex problems, Virginia Tech comes together with research, technology, and a sense of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) to uncover opportunities for support, recovery, and awareness of substance misuse on campus, at home, and in the community.
Date: Apr 21, 2021 -
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Sara Steinert Borella named executive director of Steger Center in Switzerland , articleSteinert Borella will develop collaborative opportunities for global education programs, faculty workshops, community engagement, alumni reunions, and institutional networking as the Steger Center resumes academic programming.
Date: Apr 19, 2021 -
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Geosciences’ Kenneth Eriksson honored with emeritus status by Board of Visitors , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 1981, Eriksson was principal or co-principal investigator on research grants on Precambrian sedimentation and crustal evolution, geological history of the Appalachian Mountains, evolution of rift basins, and diagenesis of sandstones.
Date: Apr 15, 2021 -
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Collaboration aims to strengthen agriculture education in Afghanistan , articleA five-year, $4.5 million program launched by the Center for International Research, Education, and Development aims to build capacity in teaching, outreach, and applied research and foster collaboration among institutions in Afghanistan that teach agriculture.
Date: Apr 08, 2021 -
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Catawba Sustainability Center sips a sweet mountain staple , articleIn turning a small plot of sorghum into a molasses-like syrup, the center is testing whether an Appalachian tradition could help diversify small farms in Southwest Virginia.
Date: Apr 01, 2021 -
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Emerging Leaders Academy helps shape top talent in Hampton Roads , articleThe first cohort of a professional development program from the university's Roanoke and Newport News centers included employees of York and James City counties.
Date: Mar 29, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech launches new Center for Economic and Community Engagement , articlePart of Outreach and International Affairs, the new university-level center will engage with internal and external partners to drive economic growth, address workforce needs, and build resilience in communities across Virginia.
Date: Mar 23, 2021 -
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Student teams to compete for $40,000 at Global Case Challenge , articleHosted by the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center and Outreach and International Affairs, the Global Case Challenge offers student teams from around the globe the opportunity to present solutions to real-world industry problems.
Date: Mar 11, 2021 -
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Spring study abroad programs to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis Date: Mar 01, 2021 -
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Office of Economic Development helps develop strategic plan for Roanoke County , articleThe Elevate Roanoke County 2026 Plan is among the projects the office is supporting through the Economic Development Administration CARES Act funding.
Date: Feb 18, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech to host State Department workshop for study abroad advisors , articleThe workshop will share best practices for promoting two prestigious State Department scholarship programs, the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship and the Critical Language Scholarship programs.
Date: Feb 08, 2021 -
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Students learn skills to become better scientific storytellers , articleA virtual workshop for graduate students preparing to take part in the Women and Gender in Development Conference helps them to more effectively communicate with people outside of their fields.
Date: Feb 04, 2021 -
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Zooming loggers, high-fiving naturalists, and forest landowner workshops: Extension agents reach out in new ways , articleExtension staff affiliated with the College of Natural Resources and Environment have taken steps to adapt their normally in-person programs to a largely virtual world.
Date: Jan 28, 2021 -
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Executive Briefing Center in Arlington named best high-tech meeting venue , articleWith more than 7,300 square feet of space on the second floor of the Virginia Tech Research Center – Arlington, the Executive Briefing Center offers state-of-the-art technology throughout its sleek and elegant meeting rooms.
Date: Jan 22, 2021
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