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Article ItemVirginia Tech to honor nearly 8,000 graduates in commencement ceremonies , article
Virginia Tech will begin a week-long celebration of graduating seniors and graduate students along with their families. The university will host commencement ceremonies at various locations through Sunday. Those commencement ceremonies begin Wednesday with three colleges holding events, starting with the Graduate School’s ceremony at 10 a.m. ET at Cassell Coliseum
Date: May 03, 2024 -
Article ItemCybersecurity activity book aims to teach children about online safety , article
Faculty from the Virginia Tech National Security Institute developed “Cyber Snackz Adventures in Cybersecurity.” The activity book teaches elementary school students about internet safety in an age-appropriate, fun and educational way using engaging activities and coloring pages.
Date: Apr 30, 2024 -
Article Item'Curious Conversations' podcast: Courtney Sexton talks about the human-dog relationship , article
Sexton shared the origins of the dog-human relationship, how the animals have adapted and become more attune to human needs, and their role in helping researchers learn more about human health.
Date: Apr 29, 2024 -
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Video ItemInaugural class of fellows celebrate completion of Institute for Leadership in Technology program , video
The Virginia Tech Center for Humanities celebrated the inaugural class of 2024 Institute for Leadership in Technology fellows with a ceremony in Arlington April 25. After seven months of rigorous coursework, the cohort earned an Executive Leadership Certificate from Virginia Tech.
Date: Apr 26, 2024 -
Article ItemKen Smith honored with emeritus status , article
Smith, who served the Virginia Tech community for more than 26 years in the Office of Budget and Financial Planning, the Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost, and as chief operating officer of the Innovation Campus, became the chief operating officer of the Virginia Tech Foundation in August.
Date: Apr 26, 2024 -
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Article ItemState leaders appointed to semiconductor alliance steering committee , article
Joe Benevento, Swanka Burnette, Sean Mallon, and Raul “Danny” Vargas bring a wealth of expertise and experience to VAST, reinforcing its commitment to advancing semiconductor technology in the region and beyond.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 -
General ItemEquity and accessibility services in greater Washington, D.C., metro area Date: Apr 19, 2024
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Video ItemBuilding design reflects vision of Innovation Campus , video
Collaboration has been key in the design of the Innovation Campus in Alexandria. Liza Morris, Virginia Tech’s assistant vice president for planning and university architect, worked with Sasaki to create a campus master plan, and SmithGroup to design the 300,000-square-foot facility on the principles of sustainability, health and wellness, green and social spaces, accessibility, connectivity, flexibility, and integrated technology. Sven Shockey, design director from SmithGoup and Hokie alum, describes it as a full circle moment to be part of the design process for the Innovation Campus.
Date: Apr 15, 2024 -
Video ItemArchitecture student in Northern Virginia embraces deaf community in design and in life , video
Washington-Alexandria Architecture Center (WAAC) graduate student Kim Le’s master’s thesis is on deaf architecture. Going beyond conventional research, she is both learning American Sign Language and is active in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area deaf community. “I think my thesis in a way has changed my life. By being fully immersed in the deaf community, I just have a completely different perspective now,” said Le.
Date: Apr 10, 2024 -
Article ItemU.S. News & World Report ranks Pamplin’s part-time Evening MBA program No. 1 in Virginia , article
Virginia Tech’s part-time Evening MBA program continues to be the top-ranked part-time MBA program in Virginia, according to a survey released by U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday.
Date: Apr 09, 2024 -
Article ItemFive faculty members honored with academy membership for leadership, service , article
Hailing from biological sciences, industrial and systems engineering, University Libraries, psychology, and architecture, the faculty members will join Virginia Tech's prestigious Academies of Faculty Service and Leadership in honor of their substantial contributions to the university.
Date: Apr 09, 2024 -
Article ItemBoard of Visitors sets tuition and fees, honors three faculty members as Alumni Distinguished Professors , article
Anthony Kwame Harrison, Raman Kumar, and Patricia Raun were recognized with the preeminent faculty appointment that demonstrates extraordinary accomplishments and academic citizenship through substantive scholarly contributions across all three of Virginia Tech’s core mission areas of teaching, research or creative activity, and engagement.
Date: Apr 09, 2024 -
Video ItemSolar Eclipse in Northern Virginia , video
Students, faculty, and staff came together to watch the solar eclipse at the Northern Virginia Center (NRC) in Falls Church. The greater Washington, D.C., metro area experienced approximately 87% coverage of the sun.
Date: Apr 09, 2024 -
Article ItemEminent cancer physician-scientist joins Virginia Tech to lead research in Washington, D.C. , article
A National Institutes of Health senior investigator who studies and treats blood cancer, Christopher Hourigan is joining Virginia Tech to lead cancer research at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in Washington, D.C.
Date: Apr 01, 2024 -
Video ItemPop-up pantry helps students in Northern Virginia , video
The Virginia Tech DC Metro Black Caucus sponsored a pop-up food pantry at the Northern Virginia Center (NVC) in Falls Church. Food, clothes, and personal items were all part of the donated goods available free to students. Volunteer students and staff from the graduate school helped facilitate the event.
Date: Mar 29, 2024 -
Video ItemUnbridled excitement in Northern Virginia for new equine performance center , video
Equine athletes and their owners experience the new Jane and Stephen Hale Equine Performance Evaluation Center in Leesburg, Virginia. The new facility is part of the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, a full-service equine hospital that offers comprehensive specialty care, 24-hour emergency treatment, and diagnostic services for all ages and breeds of horses.
Date: Mar 29, 2024 -
Article ItemLance Collins recognized at Washington Business Journal Diversity in Business Awards , article
Under Collins’ leadership, the Innovation Campus established the goal of becoming the most diverse graduate technology campus in the country. For fall 2023, the Innovation Campus has 31 percent women and 23 percent underrepresented minorities in its Master of Engineering programs.
Date: Mar 28, 2024 -
Article ItemFaculty Women of Color in the Academy national conference features research, honors leaders April 11-14 , article
In-person programming will take place at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington alongside a robust virtual experience.
Date: Mar 27, 2024
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