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Patrick Roberts says that historical track records show that problems ignored tend to fester and explode into wars, nuclear proliferation, political instability, and tarnished presidential legacies

'My hope and confidence in the system is that we will see unexpected benefits from this,' said David Bieri, an associate professor of urban affairs the College of Architecture and Urban Studies.

With final preparations underway to inaugurate Donald J. Trump as the nation’s 45th president, Virginia Tech has experts ready to provide insight in a variety of subject areas.

'This day is really not about him but about the transition of government, American tradition, and the institution of the American Presidency,' said Virginia Tech’s Bob Denton.

Todd Schenk suggests not avoiding these types of issues with friends and family, but rather engaging in productive dialogue.

For those already affected by addiction, programs for rehabilitation and recovery are 'essential investments that our society must pursue.'

Virginia Tech's Jason Kelly is available for interviews to discuss Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments in Bethune-Hill v. Virginia Board of Elections.

Virginia Tech has experts available to assist reporters and enhance media coverage of the East Tennessee forest fires and resulting impact.

Earthquake and tsunami expert Robert Weiss of Virginia Tech says the earthquake of Tuesday morning is marked by being the 'first real test for the earthquake evaluation and tsunami forecast system in the region.'

Warren Bickel says the country must start treating the substance use addiction as a legitimate medical problem deserving of treatment rather than a criminal one always deserving of prison.

Smoke from fires can cause a host of respiratory and cardiovascular issues and degrades air quality in already polluted areas where people can have trouble breathing.

Brandy Faulkner says Facebook’s reported policy of letting advertisers exclude users by race — especially for ads involving housing and employment — 'should be alarming to us all.'

Despite rhetoric and concern for some that a Trump presidency might represent an unseen form of 'dictatorship' in America, a Virginia Tech presidential scholar says the label may be overwrought.

According to Virginia Tech professor Besnik Pula, it is difficult to know everything that the Russian government will seek from Mr. Trump, but it definitely sees in him someone it can do business with.