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    Braden Schenck poses with arms crossed at Salem Memorial Ballpark
    Braden Schenck balances college and the broadcast booth , article

    In addition to being a full-time student, Schenck is the primary play-by-play voice of the Salem RidgeYaks and the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs. The opportunity to get professional reps allows him to apply what he’s learning in the classroom to experiences in the industry.

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    "The best classroom is a baseball stadium"
    "The best classroom is a baseball stadium" , video

    Braden Schenck has turned a lifelong love of baseball into a passion for sports broadcasting. As a Virginia Tech School of Communication student in the Sports Media and Analytics program, he's gaining experience as the play-by-play voice of the Salem RidgeYaks. This program allows him to combine storytelling, live game coverage, and hands-on experience to prepare him for a career behind the microphone.

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    A radio host reaches forward to adjust audio equipment in the radio studio.
    Student brings Ut Prosim to life through student-led publication , article

    In the world of campus publications, Morgan Blankenship strives to keep the Woove magazine welcoming to all.

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    University Distinguished Professor Emeritus Dennis Dean alongside Abigail Dimaren-Hall ’26, who works as an undergraduate scholar in his lab. Photo courtesy of Julia Sanchez.
    Gift empowers undergraduates in the lab , article

    University Distinguished Professor Emeritus Dennis Dean committed over $1 million to help undergraduates hone their research skills.

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    Preserving one of Virginia's most unique historic homes
    Preserving one of Virginia's most unique historic homes , video

    The Octagon House stands as one of Southwest Virginia’s most distinctive historic landmarks, offering a unique window into the region’s architectural, cultural, and social history. This video explores the ongoing efforts to document and preserve the house through modern technologies such as LiDAR and 3D scanning, while also examining its significance within the broader story of Smyth County. Through the perspectives of descendants, preservation advocates, and researchers, the project highlights the importance of safeguarding historic places and ensuring that their stories remain accessible to future generations. At the heart of this work is a commitment to telling a more complete history of the Octagon House, including the contributions of the enslaved men and women whose labor made its construction possible. As restoration and research continue, the site is emerging as a center for historical interpretation, education, and community engagement. By preserving both the physical structure and the stories connected to it, project leaders hope to create a lasting resource that honors the past while supporting cultural and economic development across the region.

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