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Article ItemDonor support helps Hahn Horticulture Garden blossom , article
With a new outdoor event venue and other enhancements on the way, the garden continues to grow as a memory-making destination.
Date: Oct 18, 2024 -
Video ItemMeet this year's Hokie Sock designers , video
This year’s limited-edition Hokie socks were designed by Virginia Tech students, Mikaela Saint Hilaire and Mia Jimenez. Their designs take inspiration from campus favorites – such as buildings on campus and Lane Stadium – and offer a way for Hokies to stay connected to the community while supporting Virginia Tech.
Date: Sep 27, 2024 -
Video ItemMore than a scholarship: First-generation Hokies form everlasting bond , video
Julie Byrd '95 and Rabihah Waheed, separated by nearly 30 years, have forged a connection through Virginia Tech's Beyond Boundaries Scholars program. Byrd mentors Waheed, a current student, showcasing how their shared experience and the program’s support bridge generational gaps and enrich both of their lives.
Date: Aug 28, 2024 -
Article ItemFive days at 4-H camp have lifelong impact , article
For many of the more than 15,000 kids who attend Virginia 4-H camp each year, the experience can be life-changing. Ninety percent of camp volunteers are former campers who want to pay it forward to help other kids have the best summer camp experience of their lives.
Date: Jul 16, 2024 -
Article ItemNew lectureship will spotlight natural resources and the environment , article
The Dr. John F. Hosner Distinguished Lecture Endowment will bring leading voices to the College of Natural Resources and Environment while honoring the legacy of the college's honorary founding dean.
Date: Jun 27, 2024 -
Article ItemGenerous engineering scholarship encourages undergraduates in materials science , article
The 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 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Licensing and Trademarks awarded licensing award and finalist recognition , article
Virginia Tech Licensing and Trademarks received the CLC National Campaign Marketer of the Year award for its College Colors Day campaign.
Date: May 29, 2024 -
Video ItemBehind the scenes: Planting on the Blacksburg campus , video
The Grounds and Campus Beautification teams work each day to care for the plants that make Virginia Tech's natural scenery picturesque. Robert Perfater, beautification and pesticide supervisor and Matt Gart, grounds manager talk about the strategy behind choosing and maintaining plants that will thrive on the Blacksburg campus. Through years of experience researching flowers and plants, the grounds team has curated a selection of plants that will thrive in each season, ensuring that Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus is always vibrant and colorful. Support the planting and care of flowers, shrubs, and trees on the Blacksburg campus with a gift to the Campus Beautification Fund.
Date: Apr 11, 2024 -
Article ItemJames R. Carter Sr. Memorial Awards support Alzheimer’s and dementia research , article
By studying how mitochondria support neuronal function important for memory formation and how the brain’s blood vessels respond to changes in blood flow and oxygenation, Mikel Cawley and Hanaa Abdelazim hope to advance research into degenerative brain diseases.
Date: Mar 08, 2024 -
Article ItemSelf-described ‘mitochondria nerd’ explores exercise as medicine with new research award , article
Ryan Montalvo is an inaugural recipient of a Fralin Biomedical Research Institute Postdoctoral Excellence Award. He works in the lab of Zhen Yan, a leader in the field of exercise medicine research.
Date: Feb 19, 2024 -
Article ItemDonor's generosity breathes new life into genetics and genomics research , article
Arlen “Tom” Powers ‘56 believed deeply in the power of transformation, especially within the interdisciplinary field of bioinformatics. He is now leaving a legacy with a recent $1.2 million estate gift to the Fralin Life Sciences Institute in support of genomics and genetics research.
Date: Feb 15, 2024 -
Article ItemFrom modest beginnings comes inspirational giving , article
Despite her humble beginnings, Patricia Joyce ’79 never felt limited by her upbringing. Recently, Joyce made a generous estate gift to create a scholarship that will continue to impact the lives of aspiring students, opening doors and creating opportunities for years to come.
Date: Feb 15, 2024 -
Article ItemIt’s the ‘thing in my life that shaped me the most,’ participant says of life-changing therapy , article
After experiencing a stroke in utero that caused weakness on the left side of her body, Keya Shapiro found a home at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute’s Neuromotor Research Clinic, which is celebrating 10 years of research into the therapy.
Date: Jan 17, 2024 -
Article ItemResearch into ultra-processed food’s effect on young adults’ eating behavior gets support from Gaskins fellowship , article
Emma Leslie, a translational biology, medicine and health doctoral student, is focusing on people aged 18 to 25 because ultra-processed foods make up the bulk of their diets.
Date: Nov 30, 2023 -
Article ItemAlumni-driven scholarships pave the way for summer interns , article
Funding provided by alumni of the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering enables students to get real-world experience and lessens financial burdens.
Date: Nov 17, 2023 -
Video ItemImpact of gifts , video
We’ve done amazing things this year! From cutting-edge research to life-changing student experiences, your support helped us make it possible. Relive some of our favorite moments with us in this special highlight reel, and help us do even more in 2024!
Date: Nov 16, 2023 -
Article ItemSeeking a better understanding of how genetic mutations lead to developmental disorders , article
A new Fralin Biomedical Research Institute award for postdoctoral scholars will help Chelsea Phillips advance research related to cellular junctions in heart cells.
Date: Nov 16, 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 -
Article ItemJim and Pam Penny: Four decades of giving back , article
Jim and Pam Penny have helped the university advance toward completing the Global Business and Analytics Complex with their recent commitment of $500,000 to the initiative, helping to bring the total raised to more than $40 million.
Date: Aug 28, 2023 -
Article ItemFormer TRIO Programs Director Tom Wilson leaves a legacy of helping first-gen, low-income students go to college , article
Wilson, who died in 2020, dedicated his life and his wealth to helping students overcome obstacles to higher education. His endowment will provide nearly $20,000 in scholarships or other financial aid each year for Upward Bound and Talent Search participants.
Date: May 15, 2023
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