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Thank you for another successful Thank a Donor Day! , articleHundreds of students came together to craft heartfelt thank-you notes to those who support Virginia Tech on Thank a Donor Day. Each handwritten message expresses appreciation for the generosity that empowers them to learn, grow, and pursue their passions, every day.
Date: Apr 11, 2025 - -
Video ItemThank you for another successful Thank a Donor Day! , video
Thank a Donor Day marks the conclusion of IMPACT Week, a time when students explore how private support shapes their journey at Virginia Tech. The event highlights the impact gifts make on the university, from scholarships to hands-on learning experiences and research opportunities for students. In true Hokie Spirit, hundreds of students wrote personal notes to recognize and thank those who give back to the university in the spirit of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). Thank you to everyone who made this event a success, and to those who support Virginia Tech!
Date: Apr 10, 2025 - -
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40 years and counting, thousands of horses, one mission – and every dollar matters , articleThe Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center has continued to evolve, driven by advancements in diagnostic techniques, technology, and facilities all supported by financial gifts.
Date: Apr 08, 2025 - -
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Say 'thanks' on Thank a Donor DayJoin HokieBird and fellow students on April 7 as we celebrate those who support Virginia Tech with music, a photobooth, the therapy dogs, and more. Plus, you’ll get free pizza and a T-shirt when you write thank-you notes.
Date: Mar 28, 2025 - -
Video ItemSharing a passion for table tennis , video
Jim Mossberg '73, M.S. '75 started the Table Tennis Club at Virginia Tech in 1971. With Jim's help, the club recently found a home in the newly renovated War Memorial Hall, where two rooms are dedicated to table tennis and a scholarship through Jim and Elizabeth Mossberg hopes to foster new interest and skills in the sport.
Date: Mar 07, 2025 - -
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Gift from animal advocates Karen Waldron and Shawn Ricci ‘transformational’ for Veterinary Teaching Hospital , articleThe $4 million gift will lift emergency care to another level for both horses and small pets at the hospital.
Date: Mar 05, 2025 - -
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Giving Day continues through noon ET , articleVirginia Tech’s Giving Day has become a powerful tradition that brings Hokies together to make a lasting impact. Since 2018, Hokie Nation has rallied together with students, alumni, family, and friends to strengthen the university and the community it serves.
Date: Feb 19, 2025 - -
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Rising health costs may seem dismal, but this economist says there’s hope , articleVivian Ho, an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine, will visit the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC to deliver the first Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture of 2025.
Date: Feb 18, 2025 - -
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Fullhart Horizon Fund helps keep cadets on the path to success , articleIn the first year of the fund, the corps provided about $1.2 million in scholarships to cadets in their junior and senior years.
Date: Feb 14, 2025 - -
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Engineering Giving Day donors offer challenge to inspire the next generation of Hokies , articleSpanning three generations of Virginia Tech alumni, the May family donates $50,000 to encourage participation in Giving Day 2025.
Date: Feb 12, 2025 - -
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Hokies are off to the races for Giving Day , articleEach year, Hokies step up for what matters most to them at Virginia Tech on Giving Day. Join in this 24-hour celebration Feb. 19-20.
Date: Feb 11, 2025 - -
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Senior Vice President for Advancement Charlie Phlegar to retire , articleUnder Phlegar's near-decade of leadership, Advancement more than doubled the percentage of undergraduate alumni who make gifts — and the value of new gifts and commitments made each fiscal year.
Date: Jan 15, 2025 - -
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Alumni-driven Moraco Fellowship Challenge fuels engineering research and innovation , articleWith only seven fellowships remaining, alumni donors are seeing how their support fuels cutting-edge research.
Date: Jan 13, 2025 - -
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In memoriam: Jim Johnson, former Virginia Cooperative Extension director and associate professor emeritus , articleJohnson led the successful alignment of Extension under the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and is a member of the college’s Hall of Fame.
Date: Jan 08, 2025 - -
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Friends join together to endow scholarship to honor Virginia Tech alumnus , articleOne of last wishes of alumnus Nate Williams ’09 was to start a scholarship for architecture students at Virginia Tech. His friends, family, and a group of generous strangers made it happen.
Date: Dec 23, 2024 - -
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Veterinary alumnus puts wellness first in hospital support , articleReed Hall, owner of two Northern Virginia animal hospitals, is giving $250,000 toward the expansion of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Date: Dec 18, 2024 - -
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Virginia Tech names Monecia Taylor as vice president for advancement , articleTaylor has served as a senior leader in ascending roles within Virginia Tech’s Advancement Division since 2016.
Date: Dec 16, 2024 - -
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Matching $150,000 gift aims to assist cadets in need , articleThe anonymous donation was made to the Commandant's Response Fund which provides emergency funding to cadets in financial crisis.
Date: Dec 09, 2024 - -
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Class of 2024: Rhea Perdue ready to make New York City her stage , articlePerdue will be following her internal compass when she moves to New York City after graduation to work as a comedic tour guide and pursue her dream of performing on Broadway.
Date: Dec 05, 2024 - -
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Packaging scholarship eases students' loads , articleSophia Fitzgerald and Marta Ghigo are the recipients of the Pallet Alliance Tyson Steffens Memorial Scholarship.
Date: Dec 02, 2024 -
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