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"Lived experience" in neurorehabilitation , videoThe course, perspectives in neurorehabilitation by Netta Gurari, engages students with individuals who have a brain injury, their care partners, and healthcare professionals to understand the complex medical, emotional, and societal challenges involved. With funding from the Dana Foundation, the course empowers students to pursue careers that integrate technical skills with human-centered design and care.
Date: May 20, 2026 - -
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Jeffrey Alwang honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 36 years, Alwang made significant research contributions to agricultural and rural development.
Date: May 20, 2026 - -
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Gregory E. Welbaum honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 36 years, Welbaum made significant research contributions to the study of bacterial fruit blotch disease, carbohydrate storage, mechanics of seed development and germination, and developed realistic tests for seed quality.
Date: May 20, 2026 - -
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Eric P. Beers honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 32 years, Beers made significant research contributions to the regulation of xylem and phloem differentiation and function.
Date: May 19, 2026 - -
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Creative directors, CEOs, and tech leaders shape future liberal arts courses , articleThe new Human-Centered Futures Council is advising the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences on courses that fuse the humanities with technology and offer insight into how students who study the liberal arts are prepared for careers in day’s artificial intelligence-driven world.
Date: May 18, 2026 - -
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Class of 2026: Madeline Glanz builds a future in environmental science , articleMadeline Glanz used internships, undergraduate research, and sustainability leadership opportunities at Virginia Tech to prepare for a career in environmental science and environmental permitting.
Date: May 18, 2026 - -
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Scenes from commencement: Thousands of graduates take the next step , articleHokies officially traded their caps and gowns for the title of alumni this past weekend, celebrating their milestone achievements alongside cheers from friends and family.
Date: May 15, 2026 - -
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Students explore careers in NYC through alternative spring break , articlePamplin Career Services launched its first Alternative Spring Break in New York City, connecting business students with employers, alumni, and hands-on learning in a key career destination.
Date: May 15, 2026 - -
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Paul Winistorfer honored with dean emeritus status , articleWinistorfer made significant leadership contributions to the College of Natural Resources and Environment. During his tenure, the college faculty grew by 33 positions, undergraduate enrollment doubled to more than 1,000 students, and research expenditures increased to nearly $23 million.
Date: May 15, 2026 - -
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Class of 2026: Lauryn Parks forges her own path and carries on the Hokie tradition , articleGraduation profile for Lauryn Parks.
Date: May 14, 2026 - -
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Joe Wheeler honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 32 years, Wheeler M.Arch. '98 made significant contributions through leadership in Solar Decathlon projects, advancing sustainable housing, technology integration, and interdisciplinary research addressing global design challenges.
Date: May 14, 2026 - -
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Susan Piedmont-Palladino awarded Robert L. Turner Chair in Urban Design , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 1991, Piedmont-Palladino M.Arch. '84 strengthened urban design education and public engagement through leadership of the Washington-Alexandria Architecture Center and influential scholarship shaping discourse on the built environment.
Date: May 14, 2026 - -
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David Knight named American Council on Education fellow , articleKnight will join a selective group of 31 individuals for a year-long leadership development experience that prepares participants for senior leadership roles through immersive, cohort-based learning.
Date: May 14, 2026 - -
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From English major to lawyer, therapist, and entrepreneur , articlePaula Yost ‘02 once struggled to explain to her parents what she could do with a bachelor’s degree in English. Now, her impressive resume reads like three or four lifetimes wrapped into one.
Date: May 13, 2026 - -
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Surveying imperiled salamanders , videoFor their senior capstone project, students in conservation biology are studying a species of endemic salamanders located on Mill Mountain in Roanoke, Virginia.
Date: May 13, 2026 - -
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James Jones named G.T. Ward Endowed Professor , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 1997, Jones founded the Center for High Performance Environments and led impactful research, teaching, and innovation in sustainable building performance, health, and wellness design.
Date: May 13, 2026 - -
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Michael Ermann named Reynolds Metals Endowed Professor , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 2001, Ermann advanced architectural education and practice through innovative teaching, the global impact of Amber Book, and influential research in architectural acoustics.
Date: May 13, 2026 - -
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Markus Breitschmid named T.A. Carter Endowed Professor , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 2004, Breitschmid elevated architectural discourse through influential scholarship, widely translated publications, and international exhibitions shaping contemporary theory and practice.
Date: May 13, 2026 - -
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Paul Kelsch honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 30 years, Kelsch made significant contributions through interdisciplinary teaching, global collaboration, and research exploring how cultural perspectives shape designed landscapes.
Date: May 13, 2026 - -
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Class of 2026: Mackenzie Locklear builds community through environmental science , articleMackenzie Locklear combined environmental science internships, study abroad experiences, and leadership in Native student organizations at Virginia Tech to prepare for a career in environmental protection.
Date: May 13, 2026 -
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