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Boeing Center for Veterans and Military Families, Warrior Rising launch program to support entrepreneurship , articleActivate is a new eight-week, execution-driven pre-seed accelerator program for veteran and military spouse founders building technology, Software as a Service, and dual-use solutions.
Date: Mar 17, 2026 - -
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How one rescue dog found new life in rehab at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital , articleTreatment found new comfort for Chrissy when euthanasia was in the discussion.
Date: Mar 16, 2026 - -
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Expert: Middle East attacks on data centers highlight need for protections , articleIn the widening U.S./Israeli conflict with Iran, data centers, as essential part of modern infrastructure, have become military targets, causing service outages and threatening billions of dollars of investment. Virginia Tech cybersecurity expert Murat Kantarcioglu discusses how organizations and users can plan for risks ranging from cyberattacks to physical attacks.
Date: Mar 16, 2026 - -
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Graduate School seeks public input for planned public art installationThe installation will honor the impact of graduate students and the Graduate School on the university’s mission, recognize the creativity and resilience of the graduate community, and expand the presence of public art on the Blacksburg campus.
Date: Mar 12, 2026 - -
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Nominations open for engaged scholarship awards, workshops Date: Mar 12, 2026 - -
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The Center of Next: The Quantum Advantage , videoVirginia Tech faculty joined thought leaders from industry and government for a discussion on the capabilities, challenges, and excitement of quantum. The thoughtful discussion exposed how emerging quantum technologies, research , and partnerships are influencing what organizations are preparing for, investing in, and building today.
Date: Mar 12, 2026 - -
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New Music + Technology Festival brings large collaborations and immersive experiences to Blacksburg , articleThe festival’s upcoming 10th iteration brings together student, faculty, and guest artist performers for a series of concerts notable for their use of large-scale collaboration and space.
Date: Mar 12, 2026 - -
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Drone strikes in Middle East highlight need for better defense at home, says expert , articleEric Jacques, who is leading a cross-disciplinary effort at Virginia Tech to design ways to protect people and infrastructure on the ground from drones without relying on costly and dangerous active electronic countermeasures, discusses how recent events in the Middle East reverberate here at home.
Date: Mar 12, 2026 - -
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A better built environment , articleVirginia Tech connects its extensive research ecosystem with forward-looking construction firms, public agencies, and workforce partners through the Coalition for Smart Construction.
Date: Mar 11, 2026 - -
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How one rescue dog found new life in a rehab clinic at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital , videoChrissy, a yellow Lab rescued from the streets of Texas, was facing severe arthritis, declining mobility, and conversations about euthanasia. Through rehabilitation and joint injections at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, her quality of life has completely turned around.
Date: Mar 10, 2026 - -
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Hospitality experts discuss how the Iran war will affect tourism and travel , articleThe war in Iran has caused a staggering amount of flight delays and cancellations in the Middle Eastern region. Virginia Tech hospitality and tourism professors Mahmood Khan and Nancy McGehee emphasized that those intending to go abroad for spring break or family vacations should exercise caution and plan their trips meticulously in the coming weeks.
Date: Mar 10, 2026 - -
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STEM Discovery Fair inspires K-12 students to explore science and technology careers , articleRoughly 200 early learners and their parents took part in breakout sessions in Alexandria that explored elementary coding, physics, and DNA in disease diagnostics as well as college planning, career exploration, and a number of exhibits.
Date: Mar 09, 2026 - -
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Partnership supports community-led growth across the Alleghany Highlands , articleWorking alongside local leaders, the Center for Economic and Community Engagement applies university expertise to help turn regional priorities into action.
Date: Mar 09, 2026 - -
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No laptop, no cell service, no problem: Veterinary student volunteers at sled dog marathon , articleLauren Maghak spent a week as the only student veterinarian at the 41st John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon — a 300-mile race up Minnesota's North Shore and the longest U.S. race outside of Alaska.
Date: Mar 09, 2026 - -
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Betting on geopolitics? Economist explains risks of prediction markets , articlePrediction markets, like Kalshi and Polymarket, allow users the opportunity to bet on just about any real-world event, from the trivial to the monumental, including major geopolitical conflicts and elections here at home. Economist David Bieri explains how these markets work, why they appeal to a distinctly American economic mindset, and the risks that they pose for both users and broader structures.
Date: Mar 06, 2026 - -
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Study underscores Virginia Creeper Trail’s role in Southwest Virginia economy , articleThe popular 34-mile rail trail generates more than $61 million annually and supports hundreds of jobs across four counties, reflecting its vital role in the region’s economy as communities rebuild after Hurricane Helene.
Date: Mar 05, 2026 - -
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Extension agents help farmers break into Virginia’s blossoming cut flower industry , articleExtension agents are helping flower farmers find their footing in a market that offers flexibility, diversity, and real growth potential. Cut flowers generated over $3.3 billion in U.S. sales in 2023 with nearly 60 percent being imported, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Date: Mar 04, 2026 - -
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Cayelan Carey, Amy Pruden named Virginia Outstanding Faculty , articleThe award is considered the commonwealth’s highest honor for faculty at public and private colleges and universities. Carey and Pruden were two of 12 recipients honored at a ceremony in Richmond.
Date: Mar 04, 2026 - -
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Expert explains why short bursts of movement can boost your health , articleAs busy schedules and sedentary jobs compete for our time, many people are asking: What’s the least amount of movement I need to still see benefits? According to Stella Volpe, head of Virginia Tech's Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, the answer may be encouraging.
Date: Mar 03, 2026 - -
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International spouses find belonging at Virginia Tech , articleThrough the Language and Culture Institute, spouses of students and employees gain more than English skills. They build confidence, community, and new pathways for the future.
Date: Mar 03, 2026 -
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