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- - Thanksgiving birthplace remains open to debate
    Was the first Thanksgiving in the U.S. celebrated in Virginia? University Libraries’ Kira Dietz is asked that question every year. “Like many good questions, the answer is, it depends,” said Dietz.
- - Cadets chosen to highlight the colors at the Pittsburgh game
    First-year cadets Allisen Haynes, Alex Jennings, and Christine Jung were chosen for this special duty for their performance in the Corps of Cadets.
- - Spirit Plaza advances forward with final renderings approval
    The paved plaza and green lawns adjacent to Dietrick Hall are set to be revitalized into a Spirit Plaza, a gathering space that will be lively, user friendly, and sustainable.
- - Virginia Tech announces search committee for vice president for student affairs
    The position provides leadership and oversight to a variety of service and support units at Virginia Tech, including the Cook Counseling Center, Dining Services, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Housing and Residence Life, and Schiffert Health Center.
- - From paintings to poetry, the Moss Arts Center features works from Christiansburg High School students
    The center’s latest “Young Artists” exhibition features student work that explores the artistic influences of creative writing and literature. “Pages” opens with a reception on Dec. 5.
- - Blocksburg Summit sets the stage for thought-provoking discourse
    Virginia Tech's inaugural Blocksburg Summit: Blockchain and Beyond set the stage for an intimate gathering of thought-provoking discourse and a chance to fuel curiosity with more than 160 in attendance in Blacksburg.
- - Virginia Tech faculty, staff, and students now receive complimentary membership at the Taubman Museum of Art
    Building on the university’s expanding presence in Roanoke, the new year-long pilot program provides free unlimited admission to exhibitions and special museum events, as well as discounts on classes and at the museum café and gift shop.
- - Corps of Cadets alumnus 1st Lt. Joshua Preiss named Georgia Tech game Hokie Hero
    Preiss serves as the assistant director of maintenance in the 366th Fighter Wing. His team maintains the F-15E Strike Eagle that provides precision strike capabilities and close air support to coalition forces in the Middle East.
- - 2019-2020 Town-Gown meetings to continue strengthening partnership between university and town
    The 2019-2020 Blacksburg/Virginia Tech Town-Gown meetings take place Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. in Ambler Johnston Hall Great Room (Second Floor) on the Virginia Tech campus.
- - The Huckleberry: More than just a trail
    The Huckleberry Trail, which winds throughout Blacksburg and Christiansburg, offers the community endless opportunities for recreation and wellness.
- - Use the free Gallup CliftonStrengths® to unlock your potential
    Join more than 40,000 Hokies who have discovered their strengths. Visit vt.gallup.com to take the assessment for free.
- - New scholarships celebrate experiential learning through undergraduate research
    The Office of Undergraduate Research has announced three students who are recipients of experiential learning scholarships this fall: Stephanie Flear for the Jacklyn W. and William R. Jones Jr. Experiential Learning Scholarship, as well as Amber Abbott and Kyle Rega for the Dennis Dean Undergraduate Research Scholarship.
- - State grants to help Virginia Tech stop brain drain, enhance blockchain
    Virginia Tech received $546,800 from the Growth and Opportunity for Virginia program to spearhead two programs aimed at helping students land internships, boost the Roanoke and New River valley economies, and establish Blacksburg as a blockchain hub.
- - Cadet chosen to highlight the colors at the Georgia Tech game
    Eric Cook is a junior in Naval ROTC majoring in physics. He is a member of the Pipe and Drum Band for the Corps of Cadets and performs at every home football game.
- - Director named for Research Integrity and Consultation Program
    Kory Trott has been named the director of Virginia Tech’s Research Integrity and Consultation Program. The position is part of the Division of Scholarly Integrity and Research Compliance.
- - Using data to predict the future of ecosystems
    Quinn Thomas is a quantitative ecosystem ecologist who focuses on understanding how forests and other ecosystems will respond to global environmental change.
- - Virginia Tech hosts more than 80 students and faculty members at fourth HBCU-MSI Research Summit
    The summit has grown to include most of the university’s colleges and several university-level research institutes, as well as interdisciplinary graduate education programs. The Graduate School Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion organized and coordinated the event.
- - Virginia Tech architecture and design programs ranked among best in the nation
    Virginia Tech’s School of Architecture + Design has once again been recognized as a leader for the strength of its educational programs and the quality of its graduates in the 2019-2020 DesignIntelligence rankings.
- - Pianist Sara Davis Buechner to perform and speak of her transgender journey
    Buechner, who will perform at the Moss Arts Center on Nov. 18, will also present a lecture titled “A Life in Two Keys.”
- - Ongoing improvements aim to reduce campus navigation barriers
    Enhancements in a targeted range of exterior spaces will help to foster a more accessible physical landscape at Virginia Tech’s Blacksburg campus.

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