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Steger Center immerses students in global community to build ‘passione’ for learning , articleKicking off a busy summer at the university’s study abroad hub in southern Switzerland, the inaugural meeting of the center’s new advisory council aimed to broaden opportunities for students and faculty to study, conduct research, and engage with the community.
Date: Jul 15, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors names new and returning faculty and staff representatives , articleRachel Miles, research impact coordinator and assistant professor in University Libraries, is the new faculty representative, and Janice Austin, assistant dean and director of admissions and academic progress in the Graduate School, and LaTawnya Burleson, executive assistant to the vice president for information technology, will renew their terms as administrative and professional faculty and staff representatives, respectively.
Date: Jul 09, 2024 -
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International exchange in Chile provides veterinary students with research, clinical experience , articleThe collaboration between the Austral University of Chile and the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine began in 1996 and has since expanded to other colleges across Virginia Tech.
Date: Jul 08, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech leads international collaboration to enhance infrastructure resilience in India , articleThe Center for International Research, Education, and Development has assembled a transdisciplinary team from Blacksburg and India to develop a new generation of infrastructure professionals.
Date: Jul 02, 2024 -
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The making of a veterinarian , articleThe recently graduated Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Class of 2024 reflects on the grueling yet rewarding path that molded them into veterinarians. What began as an exciting, if daunting, first day of classes (during the COVID-19 pandemic) turned into a profound four-year transformation.
Date: Jun 25, 2024 -
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Trailblazing social entrepreneur sparks conversations on global service, Africa’s future , articleAs a Global Fellow in Residence at the Mozaiko living-learning community, Varkey George engaged with students, faculty, and staff across various departments, sharing his experiences and advocating for global citizenship, community engagement, and deepening partnerships in Africa.
Date: Jun 13, 2024 -
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Student-professor collaboration complements ultrasound education , articleStudent Nathan Mitchell and Professor Fawzy Elnady, both of the veterinary college, work together to improve ultrasound simulation. The innovation provides a stress-free practice environment, enhancing students' learning experiences and reducing the need for live animal practice.
Date: Jun 11, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech Licensing and Trademarks awarded licensing award and finalist recognition , articleVirginia Tech Licensing and Trademarks received the CLC National Campaign Marketer of the Year award for its College Colors Day campaign.
Date: May 29, 2024 -
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Leslie Orellana, William Poland named 2024-25 Board of Visitors’ student representatives , articleBoth will serve one-year terms to represent and voice student perspectives to the board.
Date: May 28, 2024 -
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Faculty research informs classroom design for all learners , articleVirginia Tech students who identify as neuroatypical, having one or a combination of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, Asperger's, or anxiety, shared their classroom experiences with faculty in the School of Education and the School of Design.
Date: May 27, 2024 -
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Evening of Gratitude: Celebrating impact and shared purpose , articleThe veterinary college recently celebrated its annual "Evening of Gratitude," a special event dedicated to honoring the donors whose generosity not only supports the dreams of aspiring veterinarians but also amplifies their potential to make a lasting impact on countless lives and communities.
Date: Apr 29, 2024 -
Video ItemInspiring preschoolers to find their rhythm , video
The Moss Arts Center partnered with the School of Performing Arts, the Marching Virginians, and Giles County Public Schools to bring music and the arts to pre-kindergartners.
Date: Apr 26, 2024 -
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First class, lasting impressions: Roger Ramirez-Barrios named 2024 commencement speaker for veterinary college ceremony , articleRoger Ramirez-Barrios will give his commencement address in celebration of shared firsts – his initial class in the United States and first-ever class taught remotely online – and their first steps into veterinary medicine amidst a world in flux.
Date: Apr 25, 2024 -
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W_Internships combine winter break and internships for the win , articleFrom Jan. 2-12, a cohort of juniors from Virginia Tech’s College of Architecture, Arts, and Design participated in an immersive program that provides a two-week professional experiences across the region.
Date: Apr 17, 2024 -
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Transformative alliance: Health leaders, Virginia Tech forge new partnership for diabetes management and support , articleOver 630,000 people in Virginia have diabetes, which can lead to increased risks of heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and death.
Date: Apr 10, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech Academic Public Health Corps: Bridging the gap between education and public health practice , articleIn an innovative partnership between the New River Health District and Virginia Tech's Population Health Sciences, the Academic Public Health Corps (APHC) allows students to harness the spirit of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) while gaining hands-on experience as public health practitioners.
Date: Apr 05, 2024 -
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Public health alumna Caitlin Sharkey brings her homework into the real world , articleWhat started as a classroom assignment has become part of the Bradley Free Clinic's standard operating procedure for infection control. Sharkey, a 2023 alumnus, is the health administrator at the Roanoke clinic.
Date: Apr 03, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech hosts record number of attendees at Spring Open House , articleThe largest number of prospective students to date attended the weekend event on March 16-17. Virginia Tech welcomed 2,823 students and guests on Saturday, and 2,837 on Sunday.
Date: Mar 29, 2024 -
Video ItemInnovation Campus Hosts Drone Soccer District Championship , video
Virginia Tech's Innovation Campus, with presenting sponsor Boeing, hosted the U.S. Drone Soccer District IV Championship as part of their K-12 Initiatives. Four teams competed to advance to the U.S. Drone Soccer National and International Championship in April. Twenty Alexandria City Public School middle school students spent 11 weeks learning how to build, program, fly, and repair a Saker DS200 “Bantam” drone soccer ball. They were joined by teams from Charlottesville, Virginia and Asheboro, North Carolina. The U.S. Drone Soccer National and International Championships take place in Springfield, Virginia on April 26-27.
Date: Mar 26, 2024 -
Video ItemSTEM workshop for future educators , video
Azka Kiran is Ph.D. student in the Department of Science Education. She teaches K-12 STEM topics to graduate students who are pursuing a masters degree in elementary education. The hands-on workshops give future educators the opportunity to test out STEM activities before teaching K-12 children and helps them better connect with kids.
Date: Mar 20, 2024
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