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Article ItemClass of 2024: Andreea Sistrunk learned from moments of struggle , article
Andreea Sistrunk said she wants to pursue research that leverages data analytics, machine learning, and statistical methods to better our understanding of user behavior, preferences, and interactions with digital systems. These insights would be invaluable for HCI researchers and designers.
Date: May 07, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech professor introduces new approach to human-environment interconnection , article
Associate Professor Tim Baird’s exploration of social networks in northern Tanzania is supporting his research and observations in the Creativity and Innovation District and helping him envision a new field of study.
Date: May 06, 2024 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: Claudine Luo finds her second family at Pamplin , article
Luo reflects on her impact at Virginia Tech – and on Virginia Tech’s impact on her.
Date: Apr 26, 2024 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: Joseph O'Such got hands-on with his education , article
Hands-on experiences have transformed Joseph O’Such’s undergraduate career at Virginia Tech. From working on tunnel-boring machines as the lead hardware engineer with the student-led Diggeridoos team to getting a head-start on his career as a solutions architect intern at Amazon Web Services (AWS), O’Such gained a new perspective on computer science and engineering from experiences outside the classroom.
Date: Apr 23, 2024 -
Article ItemVoices of Privacy explores the intersection of AI and privacy , article
In Webisode 10 of Voices of Privacy discusses how AI works, the privacy concerns surrounding it, and how you can protect yourself.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 -
Article ItemIn memoriam: David P. Roselle, former professor, provost, and Graduate School dean , article
Roselle was professor of mathematics in the 1970s before serving as dean of the Graduate School and then university provost in the 1980s. He left the university to become president of the University of Kentucky.
Date: Apr 17, 2024 -
Article ItemIn memoriam: Robin Reynolds, 4Help IT support agent , article
Reynolds, who passed away on March 11, was beloved by her colleagues and known for her kindness, generosity, and dedication to providing excellent service to the students, staff, and faculty she supported through her work.
Date: Apr 17, 2024 -
Article ItemHokies tell a tale of two economies , article
A discussion led by CNBC’s Brian Sullivan during the Hokies on Wall Street event presented divided views among Virginia Tech alumni when assessing the current economic situation.
Date: Apr 17, 2024 -
Article ItemPanel explores AI's impact on business at 22nd annual Hokies on Wall Street , article
Tech pros discuss the skills Hokies will need to thrive in an AI-powered world during 22nd annual Hokies on Wall Street.
Date: Apr 17, 2024 -
Article ItemInvasive species, pandemic prevention research presented to Board of Visitors committee , article
The Academic, Research, and Student Affairs Committee heard a presentation on two transdisciplinary research projects.
Date: Apr 11, 2024 -
Article ItemProduction of 'The Taming of the Shrew' brings Las Vegas love and lights to Blacksburg , article
Performances of "Taming of the Shrew," are April 16-19 at 7:30 p.m. and April 20 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Studio Theatre in Squires Student Center.
Date: Apr 11, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech to observe 2024 Day of Remembrance , article
Events will honor the students and faculty members who lost their lives on April 16, 2007.
Date: Apr 05, 2024 -
Article ItemRadio IQ news team wins 9 Associated Press awards for coverage , article
WVTF’s Radio IQ news team earned recognition from Virginia’s AP Broadcasters for outstanding reporting in 2023, including outstanding news operation for stations across Virginia and West Virginia.
Date: Apr 04, 2024 -
Article ItemBuddy Howell receives national award for teaching first-year students , article
Howell was honored at the annual conference of the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition.
Date: Mar 21, 2024 -
Article ItemVoices of Privacy: Voice Activated Devices , article
Have you ever talked about something with a family member or a friend, and then you receive an ad for that very same product later that day? To learn more about the technology behind this feature and how to protect yourself digitally, tune in to Voices of Privacy Webisode 9 on Voice Activated Devices.
Date: Mar 15, 2024 -
Article ItemBIT-Cyber senior Anne Deegan awarded 2024 Phi Kappa Phi Medallion , article
Anne Deegan, a graduating senior in the cybersecurity management and analytics program, also known as BIT-Cyber, has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Phi Kappa Phi Medallion for the Pamplin College of Business.
Date: Mar 11, 2024 -
Article ItemAlumnus forges successful career in 3D art , article
Matthew Yourshaw received both his Bachelor of Fine Arts ‘14 and his Master of Fine Arts ‘16 in creative technology from Virginia Tech. Yourshaw has a large collection of major titles in his portfolio, including Stranger Things and Thor: Ragnarök. However, film is just one aspect of this alumnus’ diverse and accomplished career path.
Date: Mar 07, 2024 -
Article ItemMargaret Ellis receives Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Undergraduate Teaching Award , article
Margaret Ellis was recognized or outstanding contributions to undergraduate education through teaching, service, and creating an inclusive community of experiential undergraduate mentorship.
Date: Mar 01, 2024 -
Article ItemFull-time HokieVision student prepares for graduation , article
HokieVision gives students hands-on experience creating video content for coaches and fans. It's a demanding job that offers students a variety of opportunities, and for senior Aliza Schwarz, the program has been life changing.
Date: Feb 29, 2024 -
Article ItemPamplin office receives back-to-back Inspiring Programs in Business Awards , article
The Pamplin College of Business was recognized by Insight Into Diversity magazine for its DEIB Around the World program. The study abroad program contributes to Virginia Tech’s commitment to fostering global perspectives, cultural exchange, and inclusive excellence.
Date: Feb 29, 2024 -
Article ItemTracy Vosburgh, vice president for communications and marketing, to retire July 1; Mark Owczarski to serve in interim role , article
Under Vosburgh's leadership, Virginia Tech launched a refreshed brand and visual identity as part of a broader effort to elevate the university's global reputation.
Date: Feb 27, 2024 -
Article ItemPamplin College of Business hosts 11th annual spring inclusion dinner , article
The college's Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging hosted its annual spring Inclusion dinner at which corporate partners joined students to celebrate a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the business community.
Date: Feb 22, 2024 -
Article ItemCorps of Cadets scholarships restructured for impact , article
The restructuring of cadet scholarships has allowed the Corps of Cadets to better align with Virginia Tech Advantage in order to offer increased support to cadets in financial need.
Date: Feb 19, 2024 -
Article ItemTeaching history of Black music is integral to education, professor says , article
Cat Foster believes that teaching students to appreciate the history of Black music is integral to education. That’s exactly what she is doing at Virginia Tech, through her role as assistant professor of practice of music education in the School of Education.
Date: Feb 15, 2024 -
Article ItemSchool of Performing Arts finds the funny with feminist farce , article
The School of Performing Arts presents "Or," by Liz Duffy Adams in Squires Studio Theatre Feb 20-24. Tickets are $12 for students/seniors and $15 general admission.
Date: Feb 13, 2024 -
Article ItemTom Soladay named College of Agriculture and Life Sciences director of communications and marketing , article
Soladay will lead communications and marketing for the college, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station that includes 11 Agricultural Research and Extension Centers around the commonwealth.
Date: Feb 12, 2024 -
Article ItemHow students cope with stress , article
Two students share how stress impacts their lives and what they do to cope.
Date: Feb 07, 2024 -
Article ItemU.S. News & World Report ranks Virginia Tech online graduate programs among best nationally , article
Degree programs in the Pamplin College of Business and College of Engineering earned recognition in the magazine's 2024 Best Online Programs rankings.
Date: Feb 07, 2024 -
Article ItemStudents find 'hidden figures' in computing , article
Hidden figures, an open source database for research, is part of a Department of Computer Science initiative called Broadening Undergraduate Research Groups in Systems, formed to help undergraduates gain hands-on skills and experience.
Date: Feb 02, 2024 -
Article ItemRecord high: Virginia Tech receives more than 52,000 first-year applications , article
First-year applications have increased more than 50 percent since 2018, when the university changed its admissions process to include the development of a more holistic review process.
Date: Feb 01, 2024 -
Article ItemSpeaker series explores the role arts and culture play in a healthy community , article
Guest speaker Mei Ann Teo is the first of three speakers in a series exploring the role of arts and culture in a healthy community, presented by the School of Performing Arts.
Date: Feb 01, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech employees donate more than $390,000 to charity , article
“I am grateful for the generosity of Virginia Tech employees,” said Lynsay Belshe, vice president for Auxiliary and Business Services and this year’s honorary campaign chair. “Their contributions to charities through the CVC will improve the lives of others and strengthen our community. I couldn’t be prouder of the Hokie Nation.”
Date: Jan 31, 2024 -
Article ItemIn memoriam: James Bennett, served two years on the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors , article
Bennett, who between 1984-86 served two consecutive one-year terms as the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumers Services ex officio member on the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors, died Jan. 24 in Red House, Virginia.
Date: Jan 29, 2024 -
Article ItemHokie Wellness expands services for employees , article
Hokie Wellness offers a broad array of prevention services, education, outreach, and resources to employees. The team is committed to decreasing barriers to accessing services and is expanding its reach to campuses outside Blacksburg.
Date: Jan 29, 2024 -
Article ItemAlexandra Pirkle named director of communications and marketing for Office for Inclusion and Diversity , article
In this role, Pirkle leads the planning and execution of a comprehensive communications and marketing plan for the office that aligns with universitywide strategic goals and initiatives.
Date: Jan 26, 2024 -
Article ItemProcedure for Burruss Hall lighting , article
On specific occasions, Burruss will be illuminated in either orange and maroon light or red, white, and blue light to acknowledge special university events or national recognitions.
Date: Jan 25, 2024 -
Article ItemWinter weather: Offices in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area closed Jan. 19 , article
Watch for updates posted to the University Status page.
Date: Jan 19, 2024 -
Article ItemWinter weather: Offices in the greater Washington, D.C. metro area will open at 10 a.m. Jan. 17 , article
Watch for updates posted to the University Status page.
Date: Jan 17, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Innovation Campus to open next year , article
Due to construction supply chain issues, Northern Virginia graduate students will continue to attend classes in Falls Church this fall.
Date: Jan 11, 2024 -
Article ItemIn memoriam: Alexis Bridget Brotherton, senior majoring in animal and poultry sciences and member of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets , article
Brotherton died on Dec. 24, 2023. A celebration gathering will be held Saturday, Jan. 13, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Potter Building on Sarasota Fairgrounds, 2896 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, Florida.
Date: Jan 05, 2024 -
Article ItemIn memoriam: Jonathan Luke Blais, master’s degree student in the College of Natural Resources and Environment , article
Blais died Dec. 19, 2023 ,following an automobile accident. A celebration of life will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Date: Jan 03, 2024 -
Article ItemStudy: From NYC to D.C. and beyond, cities on the East Coast are sinking , article
Population centers are seeing areas of rapid “subsidence” alongside more slowly sinking or relatively stable ground, increasing the risk to roadways, runways, building foundations, rail lines, and pipelines, according to the research.
Date: Jan 02, 2024 -
Video ItemBat researchers find rich diversity in Colombia , video
The team consisting of undergraduate, graduate, and faculty members traveled to the South American country this past summer.
Date: Dec 07, 2023 -
Video ItemFive researchers named to Clarivate's Highly Cited Researchers list , video
Five Virginia Tech researchers have been named to the annual Highly Cited Researchers list from Clarivate. Wenjing Lou, Walid Saad, Linsey Marr, Lina Quan, and Zheng "Phil" Xiang have demonstrated significant influence reflected in their publication of multiple highly cited papers over the last decade.
Date: Nov 17, 2023 -
Article ItemSearch committee for vice president for finance and chief financial officer announced , article
A national search has been launched to recruit the next vice president for finance and chief financial officer at Virginia Tech.
Date: Nov 13, 2023 -
Video ItemDesigning socks , video
Madison Gunnell, a fashion merchandising and design major in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, shares more about her winning sock designs for this year's Giving Tuesday. Visit give.vt.edu/socks to make your gift and secure your Hokie gear.
Date: Oct 20, 2023 -
Video ItemHokies celebrate Homecoming 2023 , video
Hokies celebrated Virginia Tech's 2023 Homecoming with festivities across campus, including fireworks and a parade.
Date: Oct 15, 2023 -
Video ItemInstitute For Leadership In Technology welcomes inaugural class of 2024 , video
Rising tech and business leaders from Boeing, Amazon, Microsoft, and other companies are participating in this year-long humanities education program. Launched in April of 2023, eleven fellows were chosen across the United States and four countries. Nine of those fellows came to Southwest Virginia to tour the university, including the Creativity and Innovation District. The fellows also toured the city of Roanoke, and made a visit to the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute.
Date: Sep 28, 2023 -
Video ItemCelebration will honor three Virginia Tech researchers , video
Three Virginia Tech researchers received academia's highest honor this year — induction into the National Academies. Robert J. Bodnar, University Distinguished Professor of Geochemistry, Linsey Marr, the Charles P. Lunsford Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Shuhai Xiao, a renowned paleobiologist and geobiologist, will be honored by President Tim Sands at a university celebration.
Date: Sep 18, 2023 -
Article ItemTim Sands, David Calhoun join Greater Washington Partnership board , article
President Tim Sands and David Calhoun joined the partnership board amid the organization’s sharpened focus on skills and talent initiatives which aim to bridge the gap between the business and academic communities.
Date: Sep 14, 2023 -
Article ItemUpdate: Montgomery County Sheriff's Office reports contact with missing Virginia Tech student; closes investigation into disappearance , article
Jonathan "Johnny" Roop was last seen at his apartment complex on Canyon Ridge Road in the Merrimac area of Montgomery County, Virginia, on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.
Date: Feb 26, 2024