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Hokies on the Hill brings the Capitol Hill experience home , articleThe Hokies on the Hill experiential learning program in Washington lets students experience the inner workings of government. Two students in the most recent cohort said they saw Capitol Hill in a way they had never seen, despite growing up in the D.C. area.
Date: Jul 10, 2025 - -
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Journalism graduate writes her future path , articleLindsey Cook '25 credits support from School of Communication and experience with Roanoke CBS affiliate WDBJ7 for her development as a professional journalist.
Date: Jul 09, 2025 - -
Video ItemFuture engineers take flight at Imagination Drone Camp , video
Campers gain experience in flying different types of drones, building their own drone, and a flying competition. Imagination is a camp hosted by a partnership between College of Engineering, the Center for Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED), Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science (ICTAS), Wing, and Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP).
Date: Jul 07, 2025 - -
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Flex Out Hunger raises over $20,000 to strengthen community food access and serve emergency needs , articleVirginia Tech Dining Services and Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity collaborate for the 26th year to meet essential needs for students and campus neighbors.
Date: Jul 01, 2025 - -
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Diplomacy Lab gives students a voice in U.S. foreign affairs , articleIn addition to expanding the State Department's research base, the program allows students to contribute to the policymaking process. Key findings could become official U.S. foreign policy.
Date: Jun 25, 2025 - -
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TRIO Programs open doors to college for first-generation students , articleThrough mentorship, encouragement, and a strong sense of community, high school students discover their strengths, build their confidence, and find their place in higher education. Now, they’re stepping confidently onto campus, ready for what’s next.
Date: Jun 23, 2025 - -
Video ItemWashington Experience offers students unique opportunity in D.C. Area , video
The School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) Washington Experience in Governance and International Affairs is a 3-week course combining experiential and classroom curriculum. The course, designed for both undergraduate and graduate students, is a hands-on exploration of contemporary governance, diplomacy, and international relations in Washington, D.C. Students visited a variety of locations including Congress, embassies, think tanks, non-governmental organizations(NGO), the FEMA National Response Coordination Center and met with key individuals and experts in a variety of fields including national security and intelligence, trade, cyber security, and foreign aid.
Date: Jun 23, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech receives $4.5 million grant to expand university pathways for students in Virginia , articleThe grant will support multi-tiered programming designed to help K-12 students and their families engage early with college preparation and planning through STEM workshops and field trips and financial and academic support for students as they transition to college.
Date: Jun 16, 2025 - -
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Milkshakes fuel a global learning opportunity , articleNearly two dozen students in the Dairy Club at Virginia Tech traveled over 3,500 miles to explore agriculture across Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, England, and the cattle-breed birthplace islands of Guernsey and Jersey.
Date: Jun 03, 2025 - -
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University looks to expand Federal Work-Study positions , articleThe Federal Work-Study program is designed to offer students part-time positions to help them pay for college expenses, and university officials seek more participation from on-campus departments to create more positions, and in turn, help even more students.
Date: Jun 02, 2025 - -
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It’s already tomorrow in New Zealand , articleIn a whirlwind study abroad, students in the Online Master of Natural Resources program learned firsthand how New Zealand is leveraging modern techniques and Māori traditions to preserve a shared world.
Date: May 29, 2025 - -
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Earth science for all , article"Introduction to Earth Science," adapted by Laura Neser, started as a tool for her classroom but has since become a widely adopted open textbook around the world. The new second edition builds on that success with updated content and improved accessibility for an even broader global reach.
Date: May 16, 2025 - -
Video ItemUndergraduate design team streamlines 3D printing process , video
The Manufacturing Work Cell team with Virginia Tech's Competitive Robotics Organization (VT CRO) has created an autonomous 3D print farm to meet the growing needs of VT CRO's eight design teams. The team took home first place in the Additive Manufacturing category as well as the Honda Innovation Award at the National Robotics Challenge in April.
Date: May 13, 2025 - -
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Class of 2025: Liv Huselton turns food science into flavorful innovation , articleAn Outstanding Senior in the Department of Food Science and Technology, Huselton blends research, service, and leadership to launch her career in product development at The Hershey Company.
Date: May 12, 2025 - -
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Class of 2025: Liz Eroshenko digs deep into soil science and student advocacy , articleAn Outstanding Senior in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Eroshenko is headed to graduate school to study soil change and coach the next generation of soil scientists.
Date: May 12, 2025 - -
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Class of 2025: Samantha Corduan puts precision agriculture into practice , articleAn Outstanding Senior in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Corduan combines global experience, agricultural technology expertise, and campus leadership to shape the future of sustainable farming.
Date: May 12, 2025 - -
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Class of 2025: Faith Jones pursues a career in cybersecurity , articleJones’ interest in cybersecurity was sparked at an early age when her uncle, who served in the Navy and later worked in a civilian role in the government, helped her build her first computer. He also taught her the impact government service can have.
Date: May 09, 2025 - -
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Class of 2025: Lauren Sartori named 2025 Outstanding Honors College Senior , articleSartori received the award in recognition of her accomplishments over her undergraduate career and her commitment to exemplifying Honors College core values.
Date: May 08, 2025 - -
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Class of 2025: Neena O’Mara finds purpose through service and a future in medicine , articleO’Mara is heading to medical school as an Outstanding Senior in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise and a recipient of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Madelynn Todd Trailblazer Award.
Date: May 08, 2025 - -
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Class of 2025: Giovanni Heater finds purpose in passion for sports broadcasting , articleHeater, set to graduate as one of the nation’s top collegiate sports broadcasters, attributes his personal success to the experiences he gained both inside and outside of the classroom.
Date: May 06, 2025 -
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