Dawn Jefferies

djefferies@vt.edu

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Inaugural cohort completes Institute for Leadership in Technology fellowship , video
The Institute for Leadership in Technology, a unique program focusing on the role human skills and humanities experiences play in distinguished leadership, wraps its inaugural year. Participating fellows, including executives from Fortune 500 companies, completed rigorous coursework and gathered virtually and in-person throughout the year to develop new tools and perspectives to use in their leadership roles.
Date: Apr 23, 2024
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Alumnus Rob Howard '92 revolutionizes vintage car conversion to EV , video
Meet Rob Howard '92—the Hokie leader who revolutionized the way we think about the practicality of vintage cars. As the founder of Kindred Motorworks, Rob combines his reverence for classic vehicles with a passion for innovation and durability.
Date: Feb 15, 2024
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Visionary leader invests in entrepreneurs and Hokie Nation , video
Meet Jim Strawbridge '84, a visionary leader passionate about mentoring and Hokie Nation. Throughout his career in law, technology and finance, Jim developed a unique perspective that he now extends to entrepreneurs and investors navigating the challenges of venture capital.
Date: Dec 12, 2023
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Leanne Caret shares experience, insight with Virginia Tech students , video
Meet an inspiring leader with a lifelong pursuit to empower others. Named to Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women list five times in a row, Leanne Caret has a simple philosophy that she’s used to propel her career and invest in others. Learn how she puts it to use for Virginia Tech students in our latest Leaders+ interview.
Date: Nov 17, 2023
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Mathematician Gladys West '00 paves the way for GPS , video
Meet the Hokie Hidden Figure who broke barriers and changed technology. Gladys West’s '00 pioneering career in mathematics paved the way for the Global Positioning System and revolutionized navigation worldwide. West has been a trailblazer and lifelong learner from her childhood on a rural Virginia farm to the U.S. Air Force Hall of Fame and to Virginia Tech, where she earned her Ph.D. at age 70.
Date: Oct 25, 2023
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Leaders by example: Eric Schvimmer , video
Eric Schvimmer, executive vice president of engineering and chief technology officer at Bloomberg Industry Group shares his philosophy for leadership and what makes the Bloomberg family of companies unique.
Date: Jul 03, 2023
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Hoda Kotb '86 reflects on her Virginia Tech experience , video
Hoda Kotb '86 sits down for a one-on-one interview with Dawn Jefferies, senior producer for strategic initiatives, to reflect on her time at Virginia Tech and how being a Hokie continues to impact her life. Kotb, a graduate of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, is the co-anchor of NBC News' TODAY and the co-host of TODAY's fourth hour.
Date: Apr 20, 2023
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Hoda Kotb '86 presented with University Distinguished Achievement Award medal , video
President Tim Sands presents Hoda Kotb '86 with the medal and resolution acknowledging her receipt of Virginia Tech's 2022 University Distinguished Achievement Award. Kotb was not able to be on campus to receive the award, traditionally presented during Spring Commencement, but Sands delivered it to Kotb inside 30 Rockefeller Center where Kotb serves as an anchor for NBC's TODAY.
Date: Apr 05, 2023
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A conversation on access and affordability , video
President Tim Sands has a conversation on access and affordability with students Amanda Leckner and O'Brian Martin during his State of the University address Jan. 18.
Date: Jan 30, 2023
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Exploring the art of cybersecurity , video
Artists and researchers from Virginia Tech and universities across Virginia came together at the Taubman Museum of Art to create collaborative, immersive art experiences exploring themes of cybersecurity. This project was made possible by the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative's Building Bridges Arts and Design Collaboration Program.
Date: Nov 30, 2022
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Virginia Tech specialty plates support student scholarships , video
Virginia Tech specialty license plates, available through the Virginia DMV, give drivers an opportunity to show their Hokie Pride and also support student scholarships.
Date: Oct 19, 2022
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Claim your role , video
Dare to dream of your role in the world. At Virginia Tech, you can claim it.
Date: Sep 06, 2022
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Virginia Tech safety, security and preparedness , video
Virginia Tech Emergency Management and the Virginia Tech Police Department come together to present valuable information on safety, security and preparedness.
Date: Sep 06, 2022
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Women in Industry: Prianka Nandy , video
Since 1921, Virginia Tech has seen thousands of trailblazing women make their mark on the world, transforming industries and shattering glass ceilings. Prianka Nandy ’02 is making her mark in the technology industry where she serves as the chief information and technology officer for Special Olympics.
Date: Jul 25, 2022
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Women in Industry: Julie Ross , video
Since 1921, Virginia Tech has seen thousands of trailblazing women make their mark on the world, transforming industries and shattering glass ceilings. Julie Ross is making her mark in engineering and higher education. Ross is dean of Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering.
Date: Jul 25, 2022
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Women in Industry: Michelle Krusiec , video
Since 1921, Virginia Tech has seen thousands of trailblazing women make their mark on the world, transforming industries and shattering glass ceilings. Michelle Krusiec ’95 is making her mark in the entertainment industry where she is an actor, writer and director.
Date: Jul 24, 2022
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Women in Industry: Liz Hart , video
Since 1921, Virginia Tech has seen thousands of trailblazing women make their mark on the world, transforming industries and shattering glass ceilings. Liz Hart ’07 is making her mark in the events industry where she is a producer and serves as Deputy White House Social Secretary.
Date: Jul 24, 2022
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Women in Industry: Sarah Franklin , video
Since 1921, Virginia Tech has seen thousands of trailblazing women make their mark on the world, transforming industries and shattering glass ceilings. Sarah Franklin ’97 is making her mark in the technology industry where she’s serves as the president and chief marketing officer of Salesforce.
Date: Jul 24, 2022
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Women in Industry: Jennifer McDermott , video
Since 1921, Virginia Tech has seen thousands of trailblazing women make their mark on the world, transforming industries and shattering glass ceilings. Jennifer McDermott ’96 is making her mark in the technology industry where she’s serves as the executive director of global technology workforce strategy at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Date: Jul 21, 2022
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Women in Industry: Kim Roy , video
Since 1921, Virginia Tech has seen thousands of trailblazing women make their mark on the world, transforming industries and shattering glass ceilings. Kim Roy ’99 is making her mark in the construction industry where she serves as the chief executive officer for HITT Contracting.
Date: Jul 21, 2022
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Women in Industry: Jummy Olabanji , video
Since 1921, Virginia Tech has seen thousands of trailblazing women make their mark on the world, transforming industries and shattering glass ceilings. Jummy Olabanji ’06 is making her mark in the broadcast news industry where she’s a news anchor for NBC4 Washington.
Date: Jul 21, 2022
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Pat Artis honored with 2022 Alumni Distinguished Service Award , video
Pat Artis ’71 was recognized with Virginia Tech’s Alumni Distinguished Service Award May 12. The 2022 award recognized four individuals with outstanding service to the university and the Virginia Tech Alumni Association.
Date: May 12, 2022
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Jim Watkins honored with 2022 Alumni Distinguished Service Award , video
Jim Watkins ’71 was recognized with Virginia Tech’s Alumni Distinguished Service Award May 12. The 2022 award recognized four individuals with outstanding service to the university and the Virginia Tech Alumni Association.
Date: May 12, 2022
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John Dooley honored with 2022 Alumni Distinguished Service Award , video
John Dooley who received his Master’s Degree and Ph.D. from Virginia Tech, was recognized with the university’s Alumni Distinguished Service Award May 12. The 2022 award recognized four individuals with outstanding service to the university and the Virginia Tech Alumni Association.
Date: May 12, 2022
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Mike Quillen honored with 2022 Alumni Distinguished Service Award , video
Mike Quillen ’70 was recognized with Virginia Tech’s Alumni Distinguished Service Award May 12. The 2022 award recognized four individuals with outstanding service to the university and the Virginia Tech Alumni Association.
Date: May 12, 2022
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Nicholas Street honored with Ut Prosim medal , video
Nicholas Street '53 was honored with Virginia Tech’s Ut Prosim medal. The Ut Prosim Medal recognizes and honors individuals whose great contributions and distinguished service to Virginia Tech rise above all others. It is the highest honor Virginia Tech confers.
Date: May 12, 2022
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Regina Dugan recognized with 2022 University Distinguished Achievement Award , video
Regina Dugan '84 was recognized with Virginia Tech’s University Distinguished Achievement Award May 12. This award recognizes achievement that is nationally significant, and has enduring benefit to society.
Date: May 12, 2022
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Hoda Kotb honored with Virginia Tech’s 2022 University Distinguished Achievement Award , video
Hoda Kotb '86 was recognized with Virginia Tech’s University Distinguished Achievement Award May 12. This award recognizes achievement that is nationally significant, and has enduring benefit to society.
Date: May 12, 2022
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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors congratulates 2022 graduates , video
The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors shares their well wishes for the graduating class of 2022.
Date: May 10, 2022
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2022 Faculty/Staff Awards , video
Virginia Tech congratulates faculty and staff members for their contributions in a number of categories, from advising students to championing outreach and research.
Date: May 07, 2022
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Spring Walk supports mental health , video
Virginia Tech’s Cook Counseling Center hosts a Spring Walk in Arlington. The 2022 walk aims to give graduate students, faculty and staff a break, to get outside, reduce stress, and to meet other Hokies across the Greater Washington D.C. Metro area.
Date: May 02, 2022
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Virginia Tech professor helps middle schoolers develop hands-on skills with STEM technology , video
Students in each Blacksburg Middle School are getting hands-on experience with a STEMbot, a large, mobile, raised-bed 3-gantry robotics system provided by Integrative STEM Education in Virginia Tech’s School of Education. Professor John Wells, along with his doctoral students, worked with middle school Technology Education teachers to set up the systems in their classrooms and prepare them for how to use the robots with students.
Date: Mar 07, 2022
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Reaction to Virginia Tech acceptance caught on camera , video
Family members of students who applied for early admission for the Class of 2026 at Virginia Tech capture their excitement as they get the news.
Date: Feb 17, 2022
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Virginia Tech Alumnus Charles Pryor awarded for distinguished achievement , video
Virginia Tech honored Charles Pryor ’66, ’68, ’70 for his distinguished achievement. The University Distinguished Achievement Award recognizes nationally distinguished achievement in any field of enduring significance to society. His recognition with the award was delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Date: Dec 15, 2021
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Virginia Tech Alumna Deborah Petrine awarded for decades of service , video
Virginia Tech honored Deborah Petrine ’78 for her contributions to the university. Petrine’s recognition with the 2020 Alumni Distinguished Service Award was delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Date: Dec 15, 2021
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Virginia Tech Alumnus Lance Smith awarded for decades of service , video
Virginia Tech honored U.S. Air Force General Lance Smith ’68 for his contributions to the university. Smith’s recognition with the 2020 Alumni Distinguished Service Award was delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Date: Dec 15, 2021
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Virginia Tech launches pilot program to support STEM for Alexandria 5th graders , video
Virginia Tech partners with Alexandria City Public Schools to enhance science, technology, engineering, and math opportunities for students and create potential pathways to higher education.
Date: Dec 01, 2021
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Graduate student brings unique perspective to technology field , video
Tara Laughlin ’19 is part of the inaugural cohort of Boeing Graduate Scholars in Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus. During the September 14 groundbreaking ceremony for the Northern Virginia campus, Laughlin who earned her undergraduate degree in computer science and creative technologies, shared her perspective on the importance of diversity in the field of technology.
Date: Oct 01, 2021
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WVTF Civil Discussion Series: Police use of force , video
In this Radio IQ Civil Discussion, William Fralin moderates a discussion of police use of force with guests Claire Gastañaga, formerly of the Virginia ACLU, and Chief Maggie DeBoard, of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police.
Date: Sep 02, 2021
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Linsey Marr's rule on wearing a mask outdoors , video
Virginia Tech’s nationally-recognized expert in the airborne transmission of viruses, Charles P. Lunsford Professor Linsey Marr, shares her rule of thumb when it comes to wearing a mask outdoors.
Date: Sep 01, 2021
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The limitations of face shields in protecting against Covid-19 , video
Virginia Tech’s nationally-recognized expert in the airborne transmission of viruses, Charles P. Lunsford Professor Linsey Marr, explains the limitations of face shields when it comes to protection against Covid-19. Marr shared her insight during a live streamed conversation with President Tim Sands on Aug. 19.
Date: Sep 01, 2021
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The key to a good mask: fit and filtration , video
What makes a good mask? Virginia Tech’s nationally-recognized expert in the airborne transmission of viruses, Charles P. Lunsford Professor Linsey Marr explains why it comes down to fit and filtration.
Date: Sep 01, 2021
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Aerosol expert Linsey Marr on the return to mask wearing in indoor settings , video
Virginia Tech’s nationally-recognized expert in the airborne transmission of viruses, Charles P. Lunsford Professor Linsey Marr, shares her approach on the return to wearing masks in indoor settings. Marr shared her insight during a live streamed conversation with President Tim Sands on Aug. 19.
Date: Sep 01, 2021
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Aerosol expert Linsey Marr's take on wearing masks at outdoor activities , video
Virginia Tech’s nationally-recognized expert in the airborne transmission of viruses, Charles P. Lunsford Professor Linsey Marr, shares her approach on wearing a mask outdoors. Marr shared her insight during a live streamed conversation with President Tim Sands on Aug. 19.
Date: Aug 31, 2021
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President Tim Sands welcomes community to Fall 2021 semester , video
President Tim Sands delivers his welcome message as the Fall 2021 semester kicks off.
Date: Aug 23, 2021
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COVID-19 simulation model shows vaccination equates to return to full semester experience , video
Navid Ghaffarzadegan, an associate professor in the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, uses a COVID-19 simulation model to illustrate the impact vaccination has on the spread of the virus.
Date: Jul 02, 2021
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A Hokie legacy 50 years in the making , video
50 years after his graduation from Virginia Tech, Jim Watkins '71, returned to Lane Stadium to watch his grandson, Diondre Watkins, walk across the stage to graduate. Jim, a founding member of Groove Phi Groove fraternity, initiated a scholarship in the name of Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship Inc..
Date: Jun 23, 2021
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June 15 Town Hall: Noelle Bissell on time-frame for getting Covid vaccination , video
In a town hall conversation on June 15, New River Health District Director Noelle Bissell explains the time-frame in which someone who has tested positive for Covid can receive the vaccination.
Date: Jun 16, 2021
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June 15 Town Hall: Mike Mulhare on Covid testing for unvaccinated students and employees , video
In a town hall conversation on June 15, Mike Mulhare, assistant vice president for emergency management, discusses the Covid testing requirements for students and employees.
Date: Jun 16, 2021
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June 15 Town Hall: Frank Shushok on Covid vaccine exemptions , video
In a town hall conversation on June 15, Frank Shushok, vice president for student affairs, explains the options when it comes to requesting an exemption from the Covid vaccine.
Date: Jun 16, 2021
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Cornerstone Moment: Alumnus Lu Merritt serves alma mater, helps student athletes , video
<div><div><div><div><div><div>Virginia Tech alumnus Lu Merritt '68 recalls his time as a student athlete and how it shaped his perspective upon returning to his alma mater to lead the Hokie Club. </div></div></div></div></div></div>
Date: Jun 01, 2021
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Boeing President and CEO David Calhoun on the significance of Innovation Campus focus on diversity and inclusion , video
David Calhoun ’79, President and CEO of Boeing, discusses the importance of finding diverse talent in fulfilling the tech pipeline. Calhoun spoke to an audience inside the Arlington Boeing campus May 4, when the leading global aerospace company announced its $50 million, multiyear commitment to the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus. The investment will help jump-start the university’s effort to create the most diverse graduate technology campus in the United States.
Date: May 05, 2021
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Innovation Campus gets $50M boost to diversify campus , video
Boeing invests $50 million in Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus. The May 4 announcement from Boeing’s Arlington campus helps jump-start the university’s efforts to create the most diverse graduate campus in the the United States.
Date: May 04, 2021
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2021 Influential Black Alumni Awards Ceremony , video
The 2021 Influential Black Alumni Awards Ceremony, held online, celebrates the successes of Virginia Tech’s outstanding Black and African American alumni and community members.
Date: Apr 13, 2021
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Virginia Tech breaks ground on first building of Global Business and Analytics Complex , video
Virginia Tech leaders celebrate breaking ground on the first building of the Global Business and Analytics Complex.
Date: Mar 10, 2021
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Virginia Tech's newest Hokies learn they're in , video
Admissions decisions roll in for the Class of 2025 and first year students couldn't be more excited.
Date: Feb 18, 2021
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Presentation: Virginia Tech prepares for its Sesquicentennial celebration , video
Virginia Tech prepares to celebrate 150 years of impact and engagement. The university’s Sesquicentennial celebration will take place July 2021 through December 2022.
Date: Jan 26, 2021
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Cornerstone Moment: Alumnus Frank Beamer as a Hokies player , video
Legendary Virginia Tech football coach Frank Beamer, '69 recalls the cornerstone moment that occurred during his time as a player for the Hokies.
Date: Jan 06, 2021
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Remembering Moose and a life dedicated to service , video
Beloved Virginia Tech therapy dog, Moose passed away December 2, 2020. He's being remembered for a life of service and as an ambassador for the Cook Counseling Center.
Date: Dec 03, 2020
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Lab measures package handling during increased shipping amidst Covid-19 , video
Researchers in Virginia Tech's packaging center investigate how an increase in e-commerce during Covid-19 is impacting how packages are handled. They measure the impact packages endure to determine whether testing standards need to be revised.
Date: Nov 16, 2020
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Apex Center for Entrepreneurs receives national recognition , video
<div><div><p>Virginia Tech received its first national ranking for entrepreneurship programs, highlighting the work of the university’s Apex Center for Entrepreneurs. The center helps students get hands-on experience outside their classwork.</p></div></div>
Date: Nov 16, 2020
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HokieBird gets mask as part of community commitment , video
Volunteers across the New River Valley pitch in to make masks for the community, including HokieBird statues.
Date: Oct 20, 2020
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Marching Virginians find ways to safely perform during COVID , video
The Marching Virginians put a number of safety measures in place in order to perform during the fall semester.
Date: Oct 19, 2020
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Carla Finkielstein offers insight into Virginia Tech's COVID testing , video
Carla Finkielstein, director of the Virginia Tech Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and associate professor of biological sciences describes the investments Virginia Tech made in its own COVID-19 testing analysis lab to serve the community.
Date: Oct 12, 2020
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Hokies find inspiration in promise to serve , video
Dedicated to our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Hokies serve as a force for positive change in a world without boundaries.
Date: Oct 07, 2020
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New program puts fresh food in the hands of students , video
Made possible by a $1.5 million gift from alumni couple Hema and Mehul Sanghani, The Market of Virginia Tech is a newly launched program that provides students enough fresh ingredients to make seven meals a week.
Date: Sep 30, 2020
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2020 Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign kicks off , video
The 2020 Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign 19 is underway. The annual workplace giving campaign runs from Oct. 1 through Dec. 11. Dr. Laura Sands, this year's honorary chair, shares the importance of giving during the pandemic.
Date: Sep 28, 2020
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Campus wastewater tested for COVID-19 , video
A team of Virginia Tech researchers is testing wastewater throughout campus for the presence of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2.)
Date: Sep 21, 2020
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Library seats available for reservation , video
University Libraries establishes a seat reservation system to allow students to reserve a seat in advance.
Date: Aug 28, 2020
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Innovation Campus welcomes its very first class , video
Two years after Virginia Tech stepped up to help win a national competition to land Amazon’s new East Coast Headquarters in Northern Virginia, the university welcomes its first class of students to the Innovation Campus.
Date: Aug 24, 2020
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Frank Shushok outlines expectations for all students , video
Frank Shushok, vice president for student affairs, sets boundaries necessary for a successful fall semester.
Date: Aug 23, 2020
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Frank Shushok welcomes students to campus , video
Frank Shushok, vice president for student affairs, welcomes students to campus and urges community to embrace public health guidelines.
Date: Aug 19, 2020
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Health survey included in new Hokie Ready app , video
A new safety app, Hokie Ready, provides important emergency information and resources, as well as a health screening tool specific to the coronavirus.
Date: Aug 18, 2020
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On-campus students participate in COVID testing , video
Students living on campus participate in required COVID-19 during move-in. Testing will take place at Lane Stadium daily through move-in.
Date: Aug 14, 2020
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Human Resources addresses Aug. 3 shift to modified operations , video
Bryan Garey, vice president for Human Resources, encourages Virginia Tech faculty and staff to work together and follow safety protocols as the university shifts to modified operations on August 3 to get ready for fall semester.
Date: Jul 28, 2020
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A look at working in Advancement at Virginia Tech , video
An inside look at working in Advancement at Virginia Tech and the variety of job opportunities.
Date: Jul 16, 2020
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Meet a Hokie: Camellia Pastore , video
Camellia Pastore is the 2020 Undergraduate Student Representative to Virginia Tech's Board of Visitors. Pastore, a senior in the College of Engineering, wants to use her love of meeting new people and her experience during her time at Virginia Tech to give back by serving on the BOV.
Date: Jun 30, 2020
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Meet a Hokie: Sabrina Sturgeon , video
Sabrina Sturgeon is the 2020 Graduate Student Representative to Virginia Tech's Board of Visitors. Sturgeon, a master’s degree student in the Higher Education and Student Affairs program, looks forward to finding ways to serve other students through her involvement with the university’s highest governing body.
Date: Jun 30, 2020
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Virginia Tech Chamber Singers gather virtually to sing National Anthem , video
The Virginia Tech Chamber Singers, conducted by Dwight Bigler, gather for a virtual performance of the National Anthem for online commencement, May 15, 2020.
Date: May 15, 2020
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Virginia Tech alumna Hoda Kotb delivers surprise message to Class of 2020 , video
NBC anchor and Virginia Tech alumna Hoda Kotb ’86 delivers surprise message to the Class of 2020 during the university’s online ceremony, May 15, 2020.
Date: May 15, 2020
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Virginia Tech student organization pays tribute to Class of 2020 through video , video
Humans of Virginia Tech, a student organization inspired to share the lives of Hokies, highlights the Class of 2020 experience through a video showcased during online commencement.
Date: May 15, 2020
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Class of 2020 HokieBirds reveal themselves during online ceremony , video
Virginia Tech’s two graduating HokieBirds reveal themselves during the university’s online commencement ceremony, May 15, 2020.
Date: May 15, 2020
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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors congratulate Class of 2020 , video
The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors sends congratulatory messages to the Class of 2020.
Date: May 07, 2020
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VTTI led study to develop roadmap for integration of automated trucks , video
A new four-year study, led by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) seeks to provide the trucking industry, regulators, and the general public with practical guidelines for safely integrating automated driving systems into current fleets.
Date: Mar 16, 2020
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Virginia Tech surprises students with offers of admission , video
Virginia Tech's Office of Undergraduate Admissions, along with the Hokie Bird, surprises students with in-person offers of admission.
Date: Feb 19, 2020
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Virginia Tech selects Lance Collins to lead Innovation Campus , video
Lance Collins, vice president and executive director of Virginia Tech's new Innovation Campus shares his excitement as he looks to build the campus in Alexandria.
Date: Feb 03, 2020
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Virginia Tech discoveries fuel solutions to solve complex problems , video
This year marked a time of discovery and breakthrough for Virginia Tech researchers, faculty, and students to fulfill its land-grant mission.
Date: Dec 20, 2019
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Presidential Turkeys make Virginia Tech home , video
Presidential Turkeys, Bread and Butter are at home at Gobblers Rest. The National Thanksgiving Turkey and alternate came to Blacksburg to spend the rest of their years as Hokies. The tradition of the birds coming to Blacksburg is in its fourth consecutive year and highlights the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ work in supporting the turkey industry through research and outreach.
Date: Nov 27, 2019
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Student representatives share their experience serving on Board of Visitors , video
Student representatives to the Board of Visitors have the opportunity to join members at the table and share the student perspective as it relates to making decisions for the university. The student representatives, including one undergraduate and one graduate student, attend all open meetings.
Date: Nov 25, 2019
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Board of Visitors seeks student representatives , video
Each year, Virginia Tech's Board of Visitors selects one undergraduate student representative and one graduate student representative to serve a one-year term from July 1 through June 30. Applications are being accepted through February 14, 2020. Candidates are evaluated on leadership involvement, academic record, ability to work with administrators and faculty, and ability to represent a broad range of student interests.
Date: Nov 25, 2019
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Meet a Hokie: Ryan King , video
Ryan King is the 2019 Graduate Student Representative to Virginia Tech's Board of Visitors. He's a fourth year Ph.D. student in the translational biology, medicine and health program at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute. King joined the Board of Visitors in an effort to advocate for students working on extended campuses.
Date: Nov 21, 2019
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Meet a Hokie: Madelynn Todd , video
Madelynn Todd is the 2019 Undergraduate Student Representative to Virginia Tech's Board of Visitors. The junior, majoring in animal and poultry sciences, applied for the role in hopes of highlighting an issue close to her. Todd quickly found a way to connect with other students and board members to communicate their concerns.
Date: Nov 21, 2019
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Architecture students design, build New River Train Observatory , video
Virginia Tech students in the School of Architecture + Design collaborated with the City of Radford's tourism department to highlight the region's train history. The cross-disciplinary team of students and faculty designed and built the New River Train Observatory, a unique structure offering dramatic views of the railway line.
Date: Nov 13, 2019
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Alumnus finds dream job combining analytics and basketball , video
Alumnus Faizan Hasnany is well positioned in his role with the Chicago Bulls to combine his love of basketball with the expertise he developed while earning his bachelor’s in business information technology and master's in business analytics at Virginia Tech.
Date: Oct 21, 2019
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Virginia Tech celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day , video
Virginia Tech observed Indigenous Peoples Day October 14, raising awareness and honoring the rich history, culture, and traditions of Native Americans in our community. This is the first observation since the university approved a resolution in February to observe Indigenous Peoples Day on the second Monday of October each year.
Date: Oct 17, 2019
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Virginia Tech launches Boundless Impact campaign , video
Virginia Tech launched its most comprehensive campaign ever, Friday, October 11 at the Moss Arts Center. The Boundless Impact campaign will fuel amazing accomplishments at the university for years to come.
Date: Oct 12, 2019
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Virginia Tech researchers look to improve health outcomes in patients with Lyme disease , video
Virginia Tech researchers, seeing an explosion of Lyme disease across most of the United States and in parts of Europe, discover ways to improve health outcomes and help patients get better, faster.
Date: Oct 11, 2019
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SmartFarm Innovation Network aims to build resilient, sustainable agricultural systems , video
Virginia Tech's Smart farm innovation network is an effort to connect disparate entities around the Commonwealth through technology. The goal is to increase overall efficiency, resilience, and sustainability of food, agricultural, and natural resources production systems.
Date: Oct 11, 2019
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Virginia Tech launches its most ambitious campaign ever , video
Fueled by the generosity of passionate alumni and friends, the university will achieve once unimaginable goals. Boundless Impact: The Campaign for Virginia Tech will generate the philanthropic resources that are critical to success. It will also engage more students and alumni than ever before, enhancing and nurturing the Virginia Tech culture. The impact will stretch far into the future.
Date: Oct 08, 2019
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Alumnus discusses importance of Virginia Tech's presence in Greater Washington D.C. metro area , video
Virginia Tech alumnus Joe DeSimone discusses the importance of Virginia Tech's presence in the Greater Washington D.C. metro area
Date: Oct 02, 2019
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Mac Babb named Virginia Tech Police Chief , video
William “Mac” Babb, III was named the new chief and director of security of the Virginia Tech Police Department. The official pinning ceremony took place Oct. 2.
Date: Oct 02, 2019
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Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign kicks off for 2019 , video
The 2019 Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC) is underway. The university’s annual campaign, administered by the Division of Human Resources, kicked off September 30 and continues through December 13. Hokies, in the spirit of our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), serve and support the communities where we live and work through the CVC campaign.
Date: Oct 01, 2019
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Sally Morton shares the community impact of life sciences research , video
Sally Morton, interim director of Virginia Tech's Fralin Life Sciences Institute and dean of the College of Science shares the importance of having talented and passionate faculty and staff across disciplines to solve the world's complex problems.
Date: Sep 24, 2019
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Researchers design software, creating robots to help humans , video
Virginia Tech researchers in the Hybrid Dynamic Systems and Robot Locomotion design software for different gaits of legged robots, allowing the machines to assist people with disabilities to walk and to assist or replace humans in hazardous environments.
Date: Sep 16, 2019
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Computer Science Resources Consortium connects students with employers , video
Virginia Tech’s Computer Science Resources Consortium connects industry partners with engineering and computer science students. The consortium benefits students through scholarships, mentoring, and career pathways while companies benefit from Virginia Tech graduates who are able to respond to the needs in the high-tech sector.
Date: Sep 12, 2019
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Meet a Hokie: Austin Crabtree , video
First year student Austin Crabtree comes from a family of Hokies. He's following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather as his begins his journey at Virginia Tech.
Date: Sep 09, 2019
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Virginia Tech rolls out electric scooters for pilot research , video
The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute partners with a micro-mobility company to research e-scooter usage on campus. The pilot study will help researchers analyze the safety, rider behavior, and interactions with other road users.
Date: Aug 29, 2019
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Geosciences professor discovers 550 million-year-old fossil , video
Virginia Tech Professor of Geosciences Shuhai Xiao and a team of scientists finds what could be one of the first trails made by animals on the surface of the Earth.
Date: Aug 29, 2019
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President Tim Sands helps new, returning Hokies move in , video
Hundreds of Hokie Helpers, dressed in their signature blue shirts, welcomed new and returning students to their Virginia Tech residence halls. President Tim Sands and Laura P. Sands surprised some unsuspecting students and parents to help with their move-in.
Date: Aug 21, 2019
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Virtual Environments Studio gives visitors relaxed access to virtual reality , video
Virginia Tech's Virtual Environments Studio gives students, faculty, and other visitors an opportunity to experience virtual reality in a relaxed setting that allows them to explore the technology.
Date: Aug 14, 2019
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Senior uses personal experience to develop virtual look into sleep paralysis , video
Hokie Tariq Harrison woke from his sleep unable to move. His experience with sleep paralysis inspired the Creative Technologies major to help others understand the condition through virtual reality using University Libraries' Virtual Environments Studio.
Date: Aug 14, 2019
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Researchers use therapeutic approach to help infant stroke victims , video
Researchers at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC developed the I-ACQUIRE therapy that has the potential to transform the lives of infant stroke victims.
Date: Aug 14, 2019
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Meet a Hokie: Briana Hawley , video
First year student Briana Hawley describes the moment that "sealed the deal" for her when deciding to become a Hokie.
Date: Aug 02, 2019
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Meet a Hokie: Kelby Henriquez , video
Kelby Henriquez knew he wanted to be a Hokie before he left elementary school. The first year student describes what it meant to make it official.
Date: Aug 02, 2019
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Meet a Hokie: Andrea Briceno , video
Hokie Andrea Briceno came to Virginia Tech with her husband who is earning his PhD. The wife, mother of two and now graduate student is also working toward earning her PhD in public administration.
Date: May 31, 2019
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Meet a Hokie: Hazem Sharaf , video
Hokie Hazem Sharaf made a career change and came to Virginia Tech where he’s working toward his PhD in Genetics, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology.
Date: May 31, 2019
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Virginia Tech students engineer device to help alumna thrive , video
A Virginia Tech couple returns to campus, twenty years after receiving their graduate degrees, to share the power of the Ut Prosim (That I May Serve.)
Date: May 29, 2019
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Virginia Tech strategic plan focuses on long-term vision , video
Virginia Tech’s strategic plan, The Virginia Tech Difference: Advancing Beyond Boundaries is a look at the university’s long-term vision and the steps to get there. Related story: Virginia Tech’s strategic plan approved by Board of Visitors
Date: May 24, 2019
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Virginia Tech celebrates Staff Appreciation Day , video
Each year, Virginia Tech celebrates the hard work and dedication of its more than 3,400 staff, non-student wage employees, and emergency hires. The day gives staff an opportunity to tour campus facilities, view demonstrations, compete in friendly competition, and enjoy the company of fellow employees. The first Staff Appreciation Day was held in 1993 and continues to be held each May.
Date: May 23, 2019
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Virginia Tech Class of 1969 members awarded for decades of service , video
Virginia Tech honored five members of its Class of 1969 for their contributions to the university during the past five decades. Frank Beamer, Joe Meredith, Raymond Smoot, Charles Steger, and Tom Tillar were recognized with the Alumni Distinguished Service Award for 2019.
Date: May 22, 2019
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Alumnus Steve Mollenkopf honored with 2019 University Distinguished Achievement Award , video
Virginia Tech alumnus Steve Mollenkopf is honored with the University Distinguished Achievement Award for 2019. As the CEO of Qualcomm Inc., he is at the helm of a multibillion dollar worldwide corporation that is transforming the digital telecommunications industry.
Date: May 22, 2019
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Virginia Tech awards Heywood Fralin the 2019 William H. Ruffner Medal , video
Virginia Tech bestows its highest honor, the 2019 William H. Ruffner Medal, on Heywood Fralin. The award recognizes Fralin’s longstanding commitment to Virginia Tech, including his transformative role advancing biomedical research through the university’s growing presence in Roanoke.
Date: May 21, 2019
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'Hokies on the Hill' practice politics through undergrad program , video
Hokies on the Hill, a group of Virginia Tech undergraduates, wrap up a semester working on Capitol Hill. They have an opportunity to earn credit for a full-time course load and gain real-world experience while learning about the U.S. Congress and politics. The program is administered through the Virginia Tech Office of Government Relations in the National Capital Region.
Date: May 17, 2019
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Virginia Tech paleontologist discovers new, miniature relative of Tyrannosaurus rex , video
Virginia Tech paleontologist Sterling Nesbitt finds the fossil of a new relative of the Tyrannosaurus rex. Standing at roughly 3 feet tall and approximately 9 feet in length, the newly named animal is much smaller than its ferocious cousins made popular in movies and books.
Date: May 06, 2019
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President Sands joins panel discussion on Amazon HQ2 , video
President Tim Sands joins economic development leaders from across the Commonwealth to talk about Amazon HQ2, how we got there and how the rest of Virginia’s cities benefit. The panel discussion took place at the annual Tom Tom Summit & Festival in Charlottesville, April 12.
Date: Apr 24, 2019
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Brandy Salmon welcomes new assistant director for the Innovation Campus , video
Brandy Salmon, COO of the Innovation Campus, welcomes David A. Baker to Virginia Tech’s Office of Government and Community Affairs. Baker will serve as the Assistant Director for the Innovation Campus.
Date: Mar 29, 2019
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University Libraries builds Virtual Environments Studio for local middle schoolers , video
Local middle school students are able to step into a virtual environment and learn basic engineering skills with the help of a Virtual Environments Studio provided by University Libraries at Virginia Tech.
Date: Mar 21, 2019
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Bill Roth's sports media class aims to predict Final Four , video
March Madness can seem unpredictable but when it comes filling out an NCAA bracket, Bill Roth, professor of practice and former Voice of the Hokies, challenges his sports media students to successfully predict the Final Four.
Date: Mar 21, 2019
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Hokies give back in record numbers during Giving Day 2019 , video
Virginia Tech alumni from around the world stepped up and showed their commitment to Virginia Tech by giving back during the second annual Giving Day.
Date: Mar 20, 2019
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President Tim Sands discusses impact of Innovation Campus , video
Virginia Tech’s bold decision to create the Innovation Campus is keeping with its longstanding emphasis on promoting economic development across the commonwealth as part of its land-grant mission. President Tim Sands shares how the campus will be transformative for the Blacksburg campus as well.
Date: Mar 20, 2019
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President Tim Sands delivers Giving Day thank you , video
Virginia Tech President Tim Sands delivers a special thank you to Hokies after alumni, students, faculty, staff, families, and friends came together in 24 hours to make a joint impact on the future of Virginia Tech. Giving Day 2019 raised more than $2.8 million from more 6,600 donors.
Date: Mar 20, 2019
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Virginia Tech students learn entrepreneurial skills , video
Virginia Tech students involved in The Wood Enterprise Institute, a class in the College of Natural Resources and Environment, design, produce, and market a wood-based product each year. This year’s item: A custom dog bowl holder.
Date: Mar 06, 2019
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Virginia Tech professor researches vaccine efficacy , video
Kate Langwig, an infectious disease ecologist and assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech, is researching ways to improve vaccine efficacy.
Date: Mar 06, 2019
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Statewide tour offers insight into Virginia Tech extension research locations , video
Virginia Tech President Tim Sands, members of the Board of Visitors, and other university leaders tour more than a dozen university facilities located across the commonwealth. The Agricultural Research and Extension Centers conduct research at each of the unique locations.
Date: Mar 05, 2019
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Virginia Tech and Blacksburg Police share unique collaboration , video
The Virginia Tech Police and Blacksburg Police Departments have a history of strong collaboration. Chief Kevin Foust and Chief Anthony Wilson share how their unique relationship benefits the university and broader community.
Date: Feb 22, 2019
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PhD student provides inmates agricultural training , video
Nicholas Wege Dias completed parts of his master’s research at prison farms throughout the commonwealth. He decided to give back to many of the inmates by offering a two-day course on cattle artificial insemination, giving the inmates skills they could use to help find employment after their release.
Date: Feb 13, 2019
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Computational Modeling and Data Analytics Capstone students tackle industry projects , video
Virginia Tech Computational Modeling and Data Analytics Capstone students tackle an intensive, semester long project for industry partners. Virginia Tech and industry partners mentor students along the way, giving them real-life experience during their senior year.
Date: Jan 23, 2019
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Zuka becomes the Virginia Tech Police Department’s newest K-9 , video
Zuka, a 16-month-old German Shepherd, joins the Virginia Tech Police Department as an apprehension and narcotic detection K-9. He is the third K-9 currently in the department.
Date: Jan 17, 2019
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Students benefit, near end of winter session , video
Virginia Tech students, in the last week of the 2019 winter session, share the benefits of the intense and condensed three week course.
Date: Jan 14, 2019
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Cadet Gavin Moore inspired to serve others , video
Meet a Hokie: VT Corps of Cadets’ Gavin Moore, who hopes to commission into the U.S. Navy as a Submarine Officer. Thanks to help from Hokie scholarships, inspiration from his grandfather, and a solid set of guiding principles from his time in the corps, Gavin is on pace to make his mark and serve the nation.
Date: Dec 21, 2018
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Student Representatives to Board of Visitors give voice to student perspective , video
The Board of Visitors, the governing authority of Virginia Tech, selects one undergraduate student and one graduate/professional student each year to serve as representatives to the board. The student representatives are offered a unique opportunity to be at the table giving voice to the student perspective while important matters affecting students are deliberated and decided.
Date: Dec 19, 2018
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Applications being accepted for student representatives to Board of Visitors , video
Each year, Virginia Tech's Board of Visitors selects one undergraduate student representative and one graduate student representative to serve a one-year term from July 1 through June 30. The application process is now open with applications due by February 15, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. For more information, visit https://bov.vt.edu/studentrepsapply.html.
Date: Dec 19, 2018
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Food science researchers conduct sensory study on aging characteristics of American whiskeys , video
Two Virginia Tech Food Science and Technology researchers using the department’s new Sensory Evaluation Lab in HABB1 to conduct a two part study on how humans perceive the changes in smell and taste that occur throughout the aging process of different American whiskeys. The results will, among other benefits, help inform whiskey recipe development.
Date: Dec 17, 2018
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Computer science professor creates facial recognition software to identify Civil War portraits , video
Kurt Luther, an assistant professor in Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering, combines his interest in Civil War photography and expertise in computer science to create Civil War Photo Sleuth, facial recognition software that helps put a name to unidentified Civil War-era portraits.
Date: Dec 14, 2018
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Alumnus Kevin Olson returns to perform at Cassell , video
Alumnus Kevin Olson returns to Virginia Tech for his fifth performance at Cassell Coliseum. He calls it a “musician’s dream” to perform on a stage like Cassell.
Date: Dec 05, 2018
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Geosciences professor awaits data from Mars explorer , video
Virginia Tech professor Scott King with the Department of Geosciences in the College of Science, watched NASA’s new InSight lander as it touched down on Mars Nov. 26. King is part of one of the teams selected by NASA to receive data collected by the robotic explorer.
Date: Nov 30, 2018
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National Thanksgiving Turkeys resting at Virginia Tech , video
Peas and Carrots, the National Thanksgiving Turkeys pardoned at the White House, are settling in at Gobbler’s Rest. It’s the third consecutive year the birds have called Virginia Tech home after being pardoned by the President.
Date: Nov 21, 2018
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Alumnus returns to campus with famous pig , video
Paul “Farmer” Minor, a class of 1970 graduate and Corps of Cadets alumnus returned to campus with his famous pig, Daisy. The pair tours the country to encourage kids to pig out on reading. <br><br><br><br><br>
Date: Nov 20, 2018
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Computer Science students to benefit from Innovation Campus , video
Cal Ribbens, head of the Department of Computer Science in the College of Engineering shares his thoughts on the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus and its benefits to students, faculty and the growing tech industry.
Date: Nov 16, 2018
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Alumna returns to campus with Lane Stadium flyover , video
Hokies gathered to see Virginia Tech’s homecoming football game witnessed the F/A-18F Super Hornets fly over Lane Stadium. Many fans might not have known that a Virginia Tech corps alumna was leading the aircrew in the flyover. Meet U.S. Navy Cmdr. Stacy Uttecht, who also returned to the area to meet and greet members of the corps. <br><br><br><br>
Date: Nov 06, 2018
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Virginia Tech researchers develop homegrown edamame , video
Virginia Tech researchers are developing new varieties of edamame that can be grown in the commonwealth to increase a domestically produced product and sustainability of the vegetable industry.
Date: Oct 31, 2018
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How workday stress impacts commutes home , video
Virginia Tech Assistant Professor of Psychology Charles Calderwood researched whether a person’s workday experiences influenced how safely he or she drives on the way home from work. Researchers used employee submitted surveys as well as a commercially available cell phone app to track real-time driving behavior.
Date: Oct 16, 2018
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Mail Services installs intelligent lockers , video
Virginia Tech Mail Services installs intelligent lockers in the Oak Lane Community, giving students secure access to packages, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Date: Oct 11, 2018
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Engineering students show ‘magical powers’ in virtual reality , video
It looks like something out of a movie but Virginia Tech researchers demonstrate how magical powers inspired by popular culture can happen in virtual reality. Doug A. Bowman, the Frank J. Maher Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Center for Human-Computer Interaction (CHCI) and Run Yu, graduate research assistant in CHCI develop a gesture-based interaction technique to drive physics-based movement of an object.
Date: Oct 08, 2018

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