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A fight against deforestation

A Virginia Tech professor's research on predator-prey interaction could help alleviate deforestation in Madagascar.

An empowered experience

Virginia Tech sponsored an exchange program with Kenya to teach responsible governance.

Imagination translates into reality

Virginia Tech students have access to education abroad programs on all seven continents.

Service, unity, and spirit

Virginia Tech's Greek organizations donate thousands of hours in community service each year.

From the vineyard to the winery

Virginia Tech's viticulture and enology programs strengthen Virginia's grape and wine industry.

Stormwater solutions

Virginia Tech researchers test methods to reduce runoff by using trees and structural soils.

Pointing schoolchildren toward tomorrow

Virginia Tech's STEM programs inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.

Living leadership

Members of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets learn to become leaders by first obeying, then leading their fellow cadets.

What's in your water?

Extension programs across the state focus on education to improve water quality.

Using robots to inspire

Potential scientists and engineers are nurtured in Virginia Tech summer camps.

Study targets defiant behavior in children

Research of oppositional defiant disorder will be the first in the nation to compare types of treatment.

Projects aim to build better lives

Students, alumni, and administrators team up on international service projects.

Critically ill horses treated at equine medical center

Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center provides critical diagnosis and treatment.

Mentors reach out to help

Each One Reach One pairs a new Virginia Tech student with an upper-class or graduate mentor.

Program provides global learning opportunities

Students gain invaluable life experience abroad.

Portable hospital gives on-site care

A program in the veterinary school provides large animal care in the field.

Working to save chimpanzees

Dr. Taranjit Kaur is trying to figure out how to protect Africa's endangered chimpanzee population.

Restoring life to the rivers

The Virginia Tech Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Center is restoring endangered mussels to the region's rivers.

Burning to prevent fire

A student wildland firefighting group works to ignite the truth about the importance of forest fires.

'Leading expert' studies pipe corrosion

'Leading expert' studies lead in water and pipe corrosion

Genetic screening: To test or not to test

Professor Doris Zallen has published a book on issues to consider before pursuing genetic screening.

Restoring the nation's largest estuary

Virginia Tech scientists work to mitigate the effects of pollution in the Chesapeake Bay, ensuring blue crab health.

Getting ready for diverse workplaces

The Pamplin College of Business is expanding its teaching and research programs on workplace diversity and multiculturalism.

Hokie Camp 2008 delivers leadership, values

Read student reactions to this retreat -- designed to help with the transition to college -- in the students’ blog.

Entrepreneurs and leaders help communities prosper

Virginia Cooperative Extension’s community viability programs help find ways to improve and sustain hometowns.

A quest to prevent falls and save lives

College of Engineering's Thurmon Lockhart is solving the mysteries of mobility and stability in his Locomotion Research Lab.

Roots of progress can be traced to philanthropic titans

Members of Ut Prosim Society, Virginia Tech's most prestigious donor group, have contributed more than $569 million.

Beautiful Gardens help grow Virginia's green industry

This green partnership has begun to develop new and test under-used varieties of ornamental germplasm through a research-based plant introduction program.

Student group 'makes the switch' for the environment

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Study: Bears may answer human health questions

Hibernating black bears could hold a key to treating osteoporosis and depression, say Virginia Tech wildlife researchers.

Undergraduate works in Mali to save innocent lives

Senior Christine George is helping fight the spread of yellow fever and dengue carried by the Aedes mosquito.

Environmentally conscious solutions to eroding streams

Stroubles Creek restoration offers model for reversing effects of pollution on nation’s streams and waterways.

So what are free radicals?

Researchers have developed an antioxidant delivery system to target specific cell receptors present in the lower airways of RAO-affected horses.

Fitting in: In housing, it's what's inside that counts

Theme housing groups students with shared interests. The approach engages students and gives them tools for success.

International preparation for global energy business

The Executive Energy Management Program is helping Indian engineers enhance their global leadership skills.

Students use elbow grease to deliver message of thanks

Some 2,500 students banded together this spring for a project with a 'Big' purpose: dedicating their Saturday to thank community residents.

Kids' online privacy

After discovering that parents did not know how to protect their children's online privacy, a Virginia Tech team went to work on a solution.

Hokies football lines up to prevent head injuries

Biomechanics researchers are working implements that help reduce impact-related injuries on the field and in your car.

Center puts Virginia a step ahead of natural disasters

An interdisciplinary effort uses geospatial information technology to save money, assist federal programs and help safeguard Virginia.

Study is helping children stare fear in the face

The Child Study Center aims to arm children and parents with ways to conquer childhood phobias, such as fear of dogs.

Noteworth alum has fistful of firsts and years of service

Jerry Gaines has spent 35 years giving back in education. This trailblazing former student-athlete leads by example.

Theatre arts links campus and community in creativity

This acclaimed program blends challenging academic standards with inventive vision. The results touch lives and inspire change.

Collaboration helps students become better scientists

The interdisciplinary MILES program is targeting pressing health issues by looking at free-radical and oxidation processes.

100-Car Study marks first in transportation safety

Researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute are helping keep families safe on the road.