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3,200 students to be honored with degrees at fall commencement , articleThe University Commencement ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. ET Friday, Dec. 19, with the Graduate School Commencement ceremony following at 2:30 p.m. ET. Both events will be available via livestream video from the university homepage for those unable to attend in person.
Date: Dec 12, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Yukitaka Kani , articleMeet Yukitaka Kani, an assistant professor of anatomy who joined the veterinary college in August 2024. He aspires to keep calm in every situation, and is inspired by his father, a man of few words but strong actions, and Albert Einstein, who said "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough." He loves being part of the education of the next generation of veterinarians, particularly feeling fulfilled when that light comes on and a student says "That makes sense." Yukitaka also loves going home at the end of the day and sharing a bowl of ice cream with his wfie.
Date: Dec 11, 2025 - -
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Class of 2025: Muhammed Camara conducts breakthrough research on mosquito-borne viruses , articleFrom fieldwork in West Africa to labs in Blacksburg, Camara’s research is building knowledge where little existed before.
Date: Dec 11, 2025 - -
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Unexpected impact: Ph.D. student Nipun Thamatam revamps a key part of microfluidic research , articleAn ordinary day Thamatan's life led to a discovery that transformed decades of micro-electrical-mechanical systems research.
Date: Dec 11, 2025 - -
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Class of 2025: Cadet Regan Goger turns hard lessons into leadership opportunities , articleGoger came to Virginia Tech and its Corps of Cadets after she had enlisted in the Army National Guard and deployed to Kuwait for a year as an intelligence analyst. Now, she will commission as an officer in the U.S. Army.
Date: Dec 11, 2025 - -
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Class of 2025: Brooke Wager turns love of English into path to law school , articleWager, who double majored in professional and technical writing and English with a pre-law option, will graduate as the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences' Phi Kappa Phi Senior Medallion recipient.
Date: Dec 11, 2025 - -
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A message from President Tim Sands , articleThe new year will bring new beginnings and opportunity, as we advance the Virginia Tech Innovation Network.
Date: Dec 11, 2025 - -
Video ItemBehind the Mic: How Journalistic Integrity Shapes Our Dark Stories , video
Take a look behind the mic of a class that focuses on crime, conspiracy, and cult podcasting. The course focuses on teaching students the ethics behind true-crime storytelling and how to critically evaluate the media they consume. This semester explored ways students can move beyond passive listening and instead create thoughtful, responsible, high-quality podcast content.
Date: Dec 10, 2025 - -
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Class of 2025: Evan Beall finds purpose in fish conservation and its community , articleBeall spent his undergraduate years exploring how to protect and understand aquatic ecosystems.
Date: Dec 10, 2025 - -
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Class of 2025: From Peru to project engineer, Catherine Caputo builds her future , articleConstruction engineering and management senior Catherine Caputo turned mission work into a career, with internships, research, and global competition wins along the way.
Date: Dec 10, 2025 - -
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Audrey Zink-Sharp honored with emerita status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 32 years, Zink-Sharp made significant research contributions to the study of wood science, the impact of wood anatomy, and the quality of the creation of sustainable wood and forest products.
Date: Dec 10, 2025 - -
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Students offer insights at Graduate School mentoring workshop , articleTwo doctoral students were a featured panel at a recent mentorship workshop at the Graduate School. They shared their experiences and insights about being mentees on their degree journeys.
Date: Dec 10, 2025 - -
Video ItemROTC cadet focuses on the future with help from Virginia Tech Advantage , video
Jerry McCoy, a senior in Air Force ROTC studying entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology, is a recipient of the Presidential Scholarship Initiative as part of Virginia Tech Advantage. McCoy is one of more than 700 students supported by the scholarship.
Date: Dec 09, 2025 - -
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Federal grant boosts effort to grow Virginia's youth mental health workforce , articleThe grant provides a $25,000 annual stipend to seven graduate students working with underserved populations, helping to fill a critical need for mental health professionals in areas of Virginia that need them most.
Date: Dec 09, 2025 - -
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Search committee announced for dean of College of Engineering , articleThe new dean will replace Julie Ross, who is leaving the position to serve as executive vice president and provost.
Date: Dec 09, 2025 - -
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Dean Lu Liu named Industrial Designers Society of America Fellow , articleThe designation recognizes Liu's lasting contributions to the field of industrial design and commitment to advancing the profession.
Date: Dec 09, 2025 - -
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Class of 2025: Yuri Braga emerges as an entrepreneurial engineer , articleUsing his computer engineering education, Braga blends his passion for software systems and health care to create a new start-up.
Date: Dec 09, 2025 - -
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Collaboration advances semiconductor platform to strengthen Virginia as regional microelectronics hub , articleVirginia Tech is a founding partner in the launch of Virginia's new Virtual Fabrication Access Bridge, a first-of-its-kind online platform that connects more than 170 advanced semiconductor tools across five universities.
Date: Dec 08, 2025 - -
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Class of 2025: Kaylee Petraccione harnesses a series of ‘firsts’ to advance disease research , articlePetraccione says one of the most meaningful moments of her life is when her advisor shook her hand and said, 'Congratulations, doctor.' "As a first-generation student, that moment was emotional beyond words and something I will never forget.”
Date: Dec 08, 2025 - -
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Class of 2025: Ashley Donahoe found her spark in materials science , articleWhen Ashley Donahoe first arrived at Virginia Tech, she envisioned a future in fashion design. Her academic path soon took a turn that would define her college journey, going from silks and satins to metals and ceramics.
Date: Dec 08, 2025 -
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