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- - New research explains larger-than-life perceptions of American chestnut
    The American chestnut is often remembered as a giant, but research suggests that those memories may not be entirely accurate.
- - First students earn degrees through innovative translational biology, medicine, and health program
    The program is based on the Virginia Tech Carilion Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, and it positions students to conduct research in more than 50 departments and institutes across Virginia Tech.
- - Catharine Cowan named Outstanding Graduating Student for the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech
    A student in the DVM/Ph.D. dual degree program at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, Cowan has spent seven years bridging research and veterinary medicine., and embracing opportunities to connect and create a shared experience among peers with different focuses within the college.
- - Geoffrey Saunders honored with emeritus status
    A member of the university community since 1982, Saunders made significant contributions to the profession of veterinary medicine through his scholarship in the field of anatomic pathology and his work at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Blacksburg.
- - Veterinary student Aubrie Michelle Smith named Class of 2018 valedictorian
    Not only will Smith earn her D.V.M. degree from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in May, she’ll do so as the class valedictorian and recipient of the Richard B. Talbot Award.
- - 2018 Graduate School Diversity Scholars share their work on Reading Day
    Students will give five-minute presentations about their work in lightning round format. The program is free and open to the public.
- - Veterinary college launches pioneering study to advance cancer treatment in dogs and people
    The one-year study aims to determine whether high-intensity focused ultrasound can effectively stimulate an anti-tumor immune response in dogs. The technology has been used successfully in humans, and now the college is one of the first two U.S. veterinary schools partnering with the Focused Ultrasound Foundation to test it in dogs.
- - J. Phillip Pickett honored with emeritus status
    A member of the university community since 1988, Pickett brought international recognition to Virginia Tech for his scholarship in animal vision and eye care.
- - 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.
- - Marion Ehrich honored with emerita status
    A member of the university community since 1976, Ehrich made significant contributions to the professions of veterinary and human medicine through her work in pharmacology and toxicology.
- - Roger Avery honored with emeritus status
    A member of the university community since 1999, Avery made significant contributions to research and graduate programs in biomedical and veterinary sciences at the veterinary college, where he served as senior associate dean.
- - Gerhardt G. Schurig honored with emeritus status
    Serving as the veterinary college’s dean from 2004 to 2013, Schurig is considered one of the world’s leading brucellosis researchers and is internationally renowned for his work in developing vaccines against bovine brucellosis.
- - Graduate School celebrates students and mentors at annual awards dinner
    The outstanding master's and doctoral degree students were honored at the Graduate School awards banquet during Graduate Education Week.
- - Research teams led by junior faculty win seed funding for new projects
    The Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science's flagship funding program, the Junior Faculty Awards are designed to provide seed funding for new projects that have the potential to grow into vibrant research programs attracting major federal grants.
- - Kimberly Horn named associate vice president for clinical research collaboratives
    Horn will grow existing and develop new collaborative research programs between Virginia Tech and its primary clinical partner, Carilion Clinic, in partnership with other universities, health systems, federal agencies, private foundations, and appropriate industry partners.
- - Veterinary college's annual Open House set for April 7
    The event will take place on the veterinary college’s Blacksburg campus, located at 245 Duck Pond Drive, and will feature guided tours of its 270,000-square-foot complex, including the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
- - Hokie scientist breaks new ground for TED Fellows
    Claire Simeone has become the first-ever veterinarian to be named a TED Fellow — a dream come true she credits in part to attending the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech.
- - Peer educators make health education accessible and relatable
    Peer educators facilitate interactive workshops and outreach events to encourage healthy behaviors and to raise awareness of resources available to students seeking support.
- - Urban computing program provides Ph.D. students with valuable skills to address problems faced by cities
    The UrbComp certificate program is supported through a grant of nearly $3 million from the National Science Foundation Research Traineeship Program and administered through the Discovery Analytics Center.
- - Veterinary students to offer Community Dog Wash on March 31
    Presented by students at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, the dog wash is always a popular community event.

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