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- - Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment announces 2017-18 interdisciplinary scholars awards
    The recipients from across campus are pursuing an array of interdisciplinary pilot projects in preparation for seeking external funding from the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, and elsewhere to support their research agendas.
- - Students trek deep into the Amazon and scale the Andes to learn about global food security
    Students from the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences spent two weeks in Ecuador trekking in the Amazon, scaling the Andes, and exploring the Galapagos. It was a chance to learn how they could better understand food security and production challenges, and use agriculture as a means to help the world.
- - In memoriam: Fernando Ruiz, associate professor emeritus of architecture
    Ruiz had a 30-year distinguished teaching career in Virginia Tech's College of Architecture and Urban Studies. He passed away on July 10 in Greenville, South Carolina, at the age of 86.
- - Robert Jacks named director of academic advising for the College of Architecture and Urban Studies
    A Virginia Tech alumnus and recent winner of the Provost's Award for Excellence in Advising, Jacks joins the college from the English department in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
- - Andrew McCoy named head of Virginia Tech's building construction department
    A two-time Virginia Tech graduate with more than 20 years of experience in academia, architecture, and construction, McCoy is eager to lead the department into a new era of growth and innovation in intelligent infrastructure.
- - Justina Sumpter named director of alumni relations for the College of Architecture and Urban Studies
    Sumpter, previously assistant director of United Way of Montgomery, Radford and Floyd, will lead engagement of the college’s 15,000 alumni and 2,200 students, providing events, networking, and relationship-building outreach and programming.
- - Graduate students document legacy businesses for Arlington County
    As part of the studio, the students created a website to post maps and oral histories with business owners. Arlington’s Center for Local History, which had identified the early business history of Arlington as a critical gap in its collection, will permanently house full transcripts of the oral histories.
- - Latest issue of Virginia Issues & Answers shares strategies for financial resilience in Virginia and beyond
    Still reeling from the Great Recession and mounting pressures to deliver critical services, many state and local governments are taking aggressive action to survive and thrive in economic uncertainty.
- - Underrepresented, underserved high school students explore Virginia Tech’s campus at inaugural camp
    A five-day camp called ExploreVT brought high school students from underrepresented and underserved populations to campus to showcase what Virginia Tech has to offer.
- - Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approves 2017 promotions, tenure, continued appointments
    The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved the following promotions, tenure, and continued appointments at its June 5 meeting.
- - International Contemporary Furniture Fair showcases high-tech, high-craft student and faculty work from across Virginia Tech
    Students and faculty from the College of Architecture and Urban Studies previewed the future of furniture design at one of the industry's most-coveted venues.
- - Professor Patrick Miller receives Graduate School's outstanding mentor award
    Students who nominated Miller applauded his strong record of advising doctoral students and dedication to educating the next generation of the academy.
- - Virginia Tech graduate students find Merrifield an optimal choice for expanding bike-share system in Fairfax County
    Since 2015, Merrifield has hosted Bike to Work Day “pit stop locations” for participants in the Mosaic District and on the Washington and Old Dominion Trail, and will participate in this year’s event, scheduled for May 19.
- - Richard Blythe named dean of Virginia Tech’s College of Architecture and Urban Studies
    Blythe, professor and dean of RMIT University School of Architecture and Design in Melbourne, Australia, will join Virginia Tech on Oct. 10, when the college’s sixth dean, Jack Davis, will step down to teach after 11 years of leadership.
- - Summer research collaboration explores challenges for Roanoke City
    The research program uses Roanoke as a living laboratory to expose students from Virginia Tech, Hollins University, and Roanoke College to the collection, analysis, and synthesis of primary data.
- - Virginia Tech will convey its highest honor on John Lawson
    The William H. Ruffner Medal recognizes individuals who have performed notable and distinguished service for the university.
- - Virginia Tech students offer recommendations to State Department on how to prevent Middle East conflict
    Virginia Tech has concluded its pilot Washington Semester in Global Engagement in the National Capital Region. This new initiative includes course work in foreign policy and diplomacy, an internship or externship, and participation in the U.S. Department of State Diplomacy Lab.
- - Coming to commencement? Here's what you need to know
    Approximately 30,000 friends and family members are expected to travel to Blacksburg for commencement ceremonies May 11-13.
- - College of Architecture and Urban Studies student inventions rack up global and national awards
    Students' work to create more user-friendly, earth-friendly products and places garnered international awards.
- - Dawn Cutler first to graduate with dual master’s degrees from unique Two Capitals, Two Masters program
    Cutler completed a master of arts in international conflict and security, with a specialization in human rights law, at the University of Kent during the 2015-16 academic year and will receive a masters in public and international affairs from Virginia Tech at the National Capital Region Commencement on May 14.

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