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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