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Opening the door to science for all , articleResearchers are working to make participatory science projects, such as Project FeederWatch, one of North America’s largest bird observation programs, more welcoming for everyone.
Date: Nov 11, 2025 - -
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A fix for frost: Engineers use electricity to zap ice without heat or chemicals , articleEvery sheet of frost contains ionic defects. In a new paper published in Small Methods, Jonathan Boreyko’s team uses high voltage to polarize these ions and rip off the frost.
Date: Nov 11, 2025 - -
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After a football rain delay, alumnus creates a game plan for student success , articleA new scholarship funded by Terra Constructs CEO Babur Mian ’92, M.S. ’94 addresses the hidden costs of bridge experiences, making construction industry internships more accessible for Myers-Lawson students.
Date: Nov 10, 2025 - -
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Around the world, Hokies thrive together , articleAs International Education Week highlights global well-being, stories from across the university’s worldwide community reveal how connection fuels joy and learning.
Date: Nov 07, 2025 - -
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Weightlifting beats running for blood sugar control, researchers find , articleVirginia Tech scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute show that resistance training outperforms endurance exercise in improving insulin sensitivity in obesity and Type 2 diabetes models.
Date: Nov 05, 2025 - -
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Five industry leaders inducted into Virginia Livestock Hall of Fame , articleTheir lasting contributions to Virginia’s beef, dairy, pork, sheep, and horse industries are now memorialized in the Alphin-Stuart Livestock Arena.
Date: Nov 04, 2025 - -
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Hokies turn internships into real-world impact , articleCollege of Architecture, Arts, and Design students applied their creativity and skills to projects ranging from designing footwear and developing a film to planning community spaces and designing visuals for outdoor brands.
Date: Nov 03, 2025 - -
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Breathing your way to better health , articleMasoud Agah, executive director for the Virginia Alliance for Semiconductor Technology, received a conceptual patent for a new breathalyzer inspired by the power of a dog’s nose.
Date: Nov 03, 2025 - -
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Constructing success: Scholarship support empowers future engineers , articleCivil and environmental engineering students Garrett Beggs and Leah Goulet are building their futures with the support, mentorship, and generosity from the CEE Alumni Board Scholarship.
Date: Oct 28, 2025 - -
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Sinking Indian megacities pose 'alarming' building damage risks , articleResearch published in Nature Sustainability highlights urgent need for adaptation as sinking land threatens millions in India.
Date: Oct 28, 2025 - -
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Researchers find economic policies hold key to forest survival , articleEconomists show that investing in land rights and smarter financial incentives delivers stronger forest protection and better livelihoods than reforestation programs.
Date: Oct 27, 2025 - -
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Physical activity increases total daily energy use, study shows , articleThe study shows that active bodies burn more calories throughout the day and don’t conserve energy in other areas.
Date: Oct 20, 2025 - -
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Study sheds light on overdose suicide attempts among youth and what families can do , articleAs suicide and overdose attempts rise among youth nationwide, researchers at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine are uncovering patterns that could help families prevent tragedy. A study led by Associate Professor Abhishek Reddy links late-night hours, screen use, and easy access to medications to intentional overdose attempts in adolescents.
Date: Oct 20, 2025 - -
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Endowed scholarship supports veterinarians who practice in rural areas , articleKelli Gillespie is the first recipient of the Sydney and Fran Memorial Veterinary Scholarship and now in her second year of receiving the award.
Date: Oct 16, 2025 - -
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Up to $40 million in federal funding fuels research to revolutionize clean indoor air , articleWith the contract from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, an interdisciplinary research team led by Virginia Tech and Linsey Marr will create a “smoke alarm” for airborne contaminants that could cut respiratory illnesses by 25 percent and defuse the next pandemic.
Date: Oct 16, 2025 - -
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Strong retention rate highlights fall enrollment census , articleThe official enrollment of 38,995 is on target with university goals and shows an increase in both undergraduate students and in-state students.
Date: Oct 15, 2025 - -
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University research recognized in latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings , articleThe 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings were released Wednesday, and Virginia Tech came in ranked within the 251-300 range out of nearly 2,200 universities worldwide. The university has been ranked in this range for five consecutive years.
Date: Oct 09, 2025 - -
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Researcher develops tool to boost transit ridership in Virginia , articleSami Hasnine, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Transportation and the and Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, is identifying and testing transportation demand management strategies to help Virginia agencies reduce car dependence, and build more sustainable, connected communities.
Date: Oct 07, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech 13th among U.S. public schools in new ranking , articleOverall, Virginia Tech landed at No. 35 among all 500 universities included in the 2026 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranking of U.S. colleges released Oct. 2. The rankings focus on two key metrics: how much a school improves students’ chances of graduating and their future earnings and the overall student experience.
Date: Oct 02, 2025 - -
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Wenjie Xiong receives CAREER award to fight against stealthy computer attacks , articleWith her more than $500,000 National Science Foundation CAREER award, Xiong will focus on mitigating transient execution attacks with new testing methods, stronger encryption methods, and improved hardware design to protect computer memory.
Date: Oct 02, 2025 -
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