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- - In memoriam: Philip Kronenberg, professor emeritus in the School of Public and International Affairs
    A member of the Virginia Tech community since 1977, Kronenberg was a co-founder of the Center for Public Administration and Policy in the School of Public and International Affairs.
- - Virginia Tech on path to connect research, education across many disciplines
    The university has designed courses connected to these areas and hired more than 100 faculty specifically to teach and conduct research within these themes since Thanassis Rikakis, former Virginia Tech provost, launched the Destination Areas in 2016. On Sept. 20, there will be a Fall Kick-Off event at the Inn at Virginia Tech to learn more about the goals of Destination Areas and grant opportunities.
- - Israel election shows testimony to the deep political divide in the Middle East, says expert
    “Having to hold an unprecedented second parliamentary election in a few months is a testimony to the deep political cleavage in Israeli politics,” says Boroujerdi. “Netanyahu may still end up winning the election but this does not mean that the task of governing will become any easier starting tomorrow.”
- - Virginia Tech launches ‘Tech for Humanity’ to ensure technologies are in service to humanity
    Led by Sylvester Johnson, the initiative reflects Virginia Tech’s commitment to advancing human-centered approaches to technology innovation.
- - Meet a Hokie: Jaedun Wilson
    First-year architecture student Jaedun Wilson is ready for the learning, personal growth, and connections he'll make during his years at Virginia Tech.=https://video.vt.edu/media/First-year+Jaedun+Wilson+looks+forward+to+years+at+Virginia+Tech/1_2ve7wvpk
- - Virginia Tech Mandela Washington Fellows benefit from leadership training, give back to Northern Virginia communities
    The School of Public and International Affairs recently hosted 25 young leaders representing 13 African countries for leadership training, professional networking, and community engagement in Northern Virginia.
- - Alumni profile: Architect of careers
    Music agent Rob Markus (B.Arch ’90) uses his degree from Virginia Tech’s College of Architecture and Urban Studies to guide the careers of artists like Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode, and J Balvin.
- - Davon Woodard heads to South Africa for first phase of research on social networks in minority communities
    The Ph.D. student and National Science Foundation research trainee in the multidisciplinary UrbComp program, administered through the Discovery Analytics Center, will compare online and offline social networks to provide urban planners and local leaders with insights and expanded tools to increase the voice and visibility of historically marginalized citizens.
- - Industrial designers and biomedical engineers team up to address unmet needs of wounded veterans
    Thanks to a grant from the National Institutes of Health, students will soon be able to enroll in a course that combines the unique skillsets of both disciplines to identify health care needs of wounded veterans in clinical settings.
- - Emily Roediger named director of communications for the College of Architecture and Urban Studies
    In her new role, Roediger will lead an integrated, digitally driven communications strategy that highlights college impact, drives constituent engagement, and builds upon the college’s international profile.
- - New collaborations set to boost real-world learning opportunities for College of Architecture and Urban Studies students
    The Research + Demonstration Facility is a dedicated space where students can gain practical, hands-on architecture, design, and construction experience alongside expert faculty and industry professionals. It's also representative of a larger initiative to involve Virginia Tech students in construction and renovation projects on the Blacksburg campus.
- - Timothy Luke returns as chair of Department of Political Science
    Thirty-eight years ago, Luke joined Virginia Tech as an assistant professor of political science. Since then, his legacy has included university accolades in service, leadership, and program creation. And now, for the fourth time, he has been chosen for a familiar role.
- - Chromosome structure inspires intricate works of art
    Virginia Tech professors of entomology, computer science, and art are uncovering scientific solutions using an innovative mix of computational modeling and artistic vision.
- - Hans Rott honored with emeritus status
    A member of the Virginia Tech community since 1977, Rott made exemplary teaching contributions to the education of architects during his four decades in the professional undergraduate and graduate programs in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies.
- - Brian J. Cook honored with emeritus status
    A member of the Virginia Tech community since 2008, Cook made significant contributions to the field of public administration and constitutionalism through his work on public administration in American political development and the politics of public policy design and implementation.
- - Salahuddin Choudhury honored with emeritus status
    A member of the Virginia Tech community since 1974, Choudhury’s scholarship in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies focused on the ideas of symbol and mode. In the classroom, he had an unwavering commitment to the Vitruvian ideal of the education of an architect across his four decades of teaching.
- - Mehrzad Boroujerdi named director of Virginia Tech’s School of Public and International Affairs
    An internationally recognized expert on Iran and Middle Eastern politics, Boroujerdi will join Virginia Tech on Aug. 10, 2019, and comes to the university from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University.
- - University’s global impact on display at international education expo
    Led by the Language and Culture Institute, representatives from across the university show off Virginia Tech’s internationalization efforts at the world’s largest gathering of international education professionals.
- - Virginia Tech senior Katie Fanz named one of 25 Virginia Governor’s Fellows
    The Richmond native is double-majoring in national security and foreign affairs and Russian.
- - Hokies are finalists in NASA contest to design space helmets of the future
    Seven Hokies spanning a variety of majors - and dubbed the HokieNauts - are among the 12 finalists in a national NASA-sponsored competition to design informational digital displays to fit inside an astronaut’s helmet.

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