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- - Media Invite: On the Record with Virginia Tech
    Join Virginia Tech computer science expert Naren Ramakrishnan to learn about how government leaders and urban planners are using data to predict behavior patterns and offer solutions to local challenges.
- - Significant changes ahead to Virginia’s electoral landscape
    Virginia redistricting is now expected to move forward, with the real possibility of significant changes to the states electoral landscape, says Virginia Tech’s Nick Goedert.
- - Resolutions 2019: Pick up a book and read
    Among some of the most popular New Year's resolutions - reading more books. Virginia Tech professor of literacy and coordinator of the Reading Specialist Program, Heidi Annne Mesmer says the first step is to find books, magazines, or articles that you want to read but you have to do a little work. Start conversations with "What are you reading?"
- - Resolutions 2019: Fix your less-than-perfect credit score
    When it comes to financial responsibility, nothing gets you off the right foot in 2019 faster than fixing your credit score, says a Virginia Tech expert. Travis Mountain, an assistant professor in agricultural and applied economics, offers three quick suggestions for repairing less-than-perfect credit.
- - Resolutions 2019: Re-engage the brain by vowing to travel more
    If New Year’s resolutions are all about getting out of the routine and breaking old habits, nothing rings in 2019 better than a vow to travel more, says a Virginia Tech expert. Nancy McGehee, a professor of hospitality and tourism management, says the benefits of travel are immeasurable.
- - Resolutions 2019: Five habits for a healthier lifestyle
    The most commonly expressed New Year’s resolution usually involves eating healthier, exercising more and losing weight. Virginia Tech assistant professor of human nutrition, foods and exercise, Vivica Kraak points to five easy steps that – when followed carefully – can result in weight loss and a healthier lifestyle in 2019.
- - Bike helmets make great holiday gifts; New Virginia Tech Helmet Lab ratings help make informed decisions
    Just in time for last minute holiday shopping, the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab has released ratings for 20 bicycle helmets, supplementing the initial set of 30 ratings published earlier this year.
- - Avoiding the ER when enjoying the cold weather outdoors
    Friday marks the first day of winter, a good time to prepare for the coldest months of the year and avoid an unnecessary trip to the emergency room.
- - Cybersecurity expert: 10 tips for protecting kids’ privacy when using electronic toys
    Parents who purchase electronic toys for their kids this holiday season should keep in mind the privacy and security risks associated with toys that are connected to the Internet.
- - Virginia Tech researcher offers tips for breaking bread over the holidays
    As families and friends gather for the holidays, a Virginia Tech expert offers tips for dinner-table conversations around contentious issues.
- - New study finds employee incentives can lead to unethical behavior in the workplace
    Considering end-of-year bonuses for your employees? Supervisors be forewarned, a new study finds that while incentive rewards can help motivate and increase employee performance it can also lead to unethical behavior in the workplace.
- - 10 tips for a more sustainable holiday season
    Did you know Americans throw away about 25 percent more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve? (CDC 2018) Statistics like this help drive Virginia Tech’s sustainability manager Karlee Siepierski to educate others. She points out that “simple changes around decorating, gift wrapping, and gift giving can make a significant sustainable and financial impact this holiday season.”
- - Media Advisory: Virginia Tech FutureHaus team back from Dubai; available for media interviews
    Virginia Tech students and faculty recently awarded first-place in the 2018 Solar Decathlon Middle East competition will talk with media outlets about their accomplishment, building the world’s best solar home.
- - Virginia Tech experts available to discuss National Influenza Vaccination Week
    In recognition of National Influenza Vaccination Week Virginia Tech suggests these experts for journalists to feature in upcoming stories.
- - Bush’s genteel manner no match for today’s slash-and-burn political environment
    Charles Walcott, Virginia Tech professor emeritus of political science and an expert on the U.S. presidency is available to discuss George Herbert Walker Bush, his character, his achievements and setbacks while in the White House.
- - Holiday office parties without regrets; setting guidelines for acceptable behavior
    Virginia Tech’s William Becker, an expert in organizational behavior and human resource management, says it’s important for organizations to lay out rules for acceptable behavior at these functions.
- - The science behind depression and alternative treatments for coping
- - Romaine lettuce warning modified; continue to err on the safe side, according to Virginia Tech food safety specialist
    Now that the Centers for Disease Control has narrowed down the origin of contaminated romaine lettuce, experts urge consumers to be vigilant in determining the source of any lettuce they purchase.
- - Wildfire smoke impacts health and economy hundreds of miles from fire zone, according to Virginia Tech‘s Klaus Moeltner
- - Media Advisory: White House pardoned turkeys heading to Gobblers Rest at Virginia Tech
    News outlets are invited to meet the turkeys, photograph and shoot video following their arrival from Washington on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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