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Steger Center immerses students in global community to build ‘passione’ for learning , articleKicking off a busy summer at the university’s study abroad hub in southern Switzerland, the inaugural meeting of the center’s new advisory council aimed to broaden opportunities for students and faculty to study, conduct research, and engage with the community.
Date: Jul 15, 2024 -
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Generous engineering scholarship encourages undergraduates in materials science , articleThe Henryk and Bharti Temkin Foundation donated $50,000 to provide experiential learning opportunities for students through mentorship and research in this crucial field.
Date: Jun 17, 2024 -
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Christine Julien appointed head of the Department of Computer Science , articleJulien comes to Virginia Tech from the University of Texas at Austin, where she has served as the Annis and Jack Bowen Professor of Engineering in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and as associate dean for broadening participation in engineering for the Cockrell School of Engineering.
Date: Jun 13, 2024 -
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Global rankings spotlight Virginia Tech’s sustainability, food security efforts , articleTimes Higher Education Impact Rankings, which assess universities against the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, were released Wednesday, and Virginia Tech ranked in the top 75th percentile of participating world universities in six of the goals. Overall, the university received a top-200 ranking globally out of more than 1,800 schools worldwide.
Date: Jun 13, 2024 -
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College Access Collaborative shows Patrick County high schoolers ‘what college can be’ , articleFrom a county where only about a quarter of students go on to pursue higher education, a group of juniors and seniors spent the day on the Blacksburg campus to consider college and careers that could help them soar — around the world or close to home.
Date: Jun 03, 2024 -
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President Tim Sands marks 10 years at Virginia Tech , articleSands began his tenure at Virginia Tech on June 1, 2014.
Date: May 30, 2024 -
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Campus food access initiatives support Hokies and local communities , articleProgram expansions invite giving to reach more students in need.
Date: May 24, 2024 -
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Undergraduate research conference highlights student achievement with universitywide participation , articleDuring the April 26 event, students presented posters on 246 projects that addressed wide-ranging real-world problems such as wildlife preservation, cancer treatments, autonomous vehicle algorithms, and world hunger.
Date: May 15, 2024 -
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Interns gain executive experiences in the Office of the President , articleThree students who worked in the president's office — one an intern and the other two graduates assistants, talk about how their work supports their educational experience.
Date: May 09, 2024 -
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Class of 2024: First-gen student Deshawn Murchison graduates debt-free, thanks to Presidential Scholarship Initiative , articleWith a four-year, all-expenses scholarship, Murchison focused on his landscape architecture major — and enjoyed everything else campus had to offer.
Date: May 07, 2024 -
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Class of 2024: Megan Pollok works internationally to increase food security , articleAt home and abroad, Pollok is helping communities create sustainable food systems.
Date: May 02, 2024 -
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Class of 2024: Jack Micallef leaves his creative mark on University Libraries , articleMicallef, University Libraries’ student social media production assistant, used his creativity, drive, and communication skills to help create social media content that appealed to his peers while earning a degree in packaging systems and design.
Date: Apr 30, 2024 -
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Evening of Gratitude: Celebrating impact and shared purpose , articleThe veterinary college recently celebrated its annual "Evening of Gratitude," a special event dedicated to honoring the donors whose generosity not only supports the dreams of aspiring veterinarians but also amplifies their potential to make a lasting impact on countless lives and communities.
Date: Apr 29, 2024 -
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Class of 2024: Rachel Morse named Outstanding Senior for the College of Natural Resources and Environment , articleFrom local shrews to ocelots in the Amazon, Morse’s academic journey in the wildlife conservation major has been defined by hands-on learning experiences.
Date: Apr 26, 2024 -
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Taking a swing in world of landscape architecture , articleA trip to a national conference two years ago led to an internship for Connor Nguyen, and now that internship has helped Nguyen obtain a full-time position with a landscape architecture firm in Pinehurst, North Carolina, one of the nation's premier golf destinations.
Date: Apr 26, 2024 -
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Study abroad experience in Panama gets well-connected boost , articleA new study abroad program provides students with opportunities to explore global logistics and infrastructure through exclusive access to influential leaders and real-world projects. The transformative experience, made possible by a well-connected alumna, showcases the value of combining academic rigor with intercultural learning.
Date: Apr 25, 2024 -
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Students use study abroad trip to focus on food security in South Africa , articleA dozen of the 14 students who traveled to South Africa were part of the global food security and health minor housed in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 -
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Cheesy Nights continues as a delicious Virginia Tech finals week tradition , articleCheesy Nights began in 2011 with just $100 for cheese, butter, bread, and a small griddle in Newman Library. Every semester since, University Libraries and campus partners, family volunteers, and community members tie on their aprons and grill thousands of cheese sandwiches for hungry Hokies during finals week.
Date: Apr 18, 2024 -
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Fellowships support student research on compostable cutlery, sustainable solutions, and shorebird conservation , articleUndergraduate Research Fellowships are helping students in the College of Natural Resources and Environment take their education into their own hands.
Date: Apr 10, 2024 -
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Engineering junior Jayden Warren earns Patti Grace Smith Fellowship , articleWarren is the first Virginia Tech student to be honored by the prestigious fellowship program, which connects leading aerospace companies with talented Black students seeking to enter the aerospace industry.
Date: Apr 02, 2024
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