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Article ItemVirginia Tech Program in Real Estate named in recognition of Blackwood family , article
The naming recognizes $10 million in giving to the real estate program by one of the university’s most generous and involved families, which includes alumni couple Willis Blackwood ’72 and Mary Nolen Blackwood ’73, and their children, Morgan Blackwood Patel ’02 and Nolen Blackwood ’10.
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Article ItemThree questions to keep anger in check , article
E. Scott Geller, a longtime professor of psychology, shares insights about the sources of anger and how to deal with it.
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Article ItemMitchell Hall namesakes build on a long-standing tradition of giving , article
A man who grew up in a home without running water or electricity is a namesake of what will be the largest building on Virginia Tech’s Blacksburg campus — Wendy and Norris E. Mitchell ’58 Hall.
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Article Item$35 million gift fuels long-awaited project to replace Virginia Tech’s Randolph Hall , article
The largest ever gift by a Virginia Tech alumnus will advance a long-awaited project to replace an aging engineering building with what will be the largest building on the university’s Blacksburg campus.
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Article ItemAlumna gift has big impacts on inaugural Davis scholars , article
Chemical engineering alumna Mary Parker Davis and husband Mark, a former Virginia Tech chemical engineering professor, said they want to encourage chemical engineering alumni to follow their lead in supporting student success through endowed scholarships. It has already had big impacts on the recipients.
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Article ItemDog sledding a passion project for Virginia Tech alumna , article
Paige Drobny, who graduated from Virginia Tech in 1997 with a degree in biology and a minor in chemistry, went to Alaska in 2004 to take a position as a fisheries biologist. But a love of Alaskan huskies and exploring the beautiful Alaskan landscape led to a different passion project — competitive dog sledding. She and her husband now annually compete in the Iditarod, which is the nation's premier dog sledding event.
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Article ItemKitley centered on more than basketball , article
Virginia Tech women’s basketball standout Elizabeth Kitley had a dominant season on the court, where she earned ACC Player of the Year honors and stands as one of the best players in the nation. Few people know her off the court, but they should, as she shares a special bond with half-sister Raven, who is autistic.
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Article ItemAdditional mental health counselors now on board to help Virginia Tech stay at the forefront of counseling services , article
Four counselors are embedded in various colleges, allowing for easier access for students, and the university plans on adding counselors to be embedded in residence halls for 2022-23 as part of a new approach to addressing the needs of students.
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Article ItemDress for sock-cess: Hokie socks return for Giving Tuesday , article
For just a short time, Hokies everywhere will have a chance to get a special pair of limited-edition Virginia Tech socks created by student designers when they make a gift to support something they love about Virginia Tech.
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Article ItemCrafting a new way to explore engineering majors through Minecraft , article
In a world of lectures, brochures, and informational slideshows, Ben Chambers is taking a hands-on approach to engineering major exploration: Minecraft.
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Article ItemNew study examines quality of life in mini pigs , article
At the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, researchers want to examine which factors are important when miniature pig owners — also known as “pig parents” — measure their pigs’ happiness.
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