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Finding success as a nontraditional student , articleBeka Olson’s journey to obtaining her bachelor’s degree transpired over 11 years, four universities, and a myriad of various jobs. But as the 28-year-old agribusiness major will tell you, her circuitous path is what led her to Virginia Tech and discovering her purpose. This May, she will graduate from Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and continue to work as an assistant to a worldwide Instagram food influencer.
Date: Apr 29, 2024 -
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Pursuit of Happiness: Expert shares tips on achieving joy amidst life challenges , articleAmericans have been experiencing a decrease in overall happiness and the U.S. Surgeon General has announced loneliness and isolation are national epidemics. Experts say this is due to social isolation, lack of physical activity, decreased leisure time outside, and economic concerns all playing a part. Virginia Tech health and wellness expert Samantha Harden shares her ways to flip the script.
Date: Apr 29, 2024 -
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 -
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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‘Fallout’ success: video game nostalgia spans multiple media, explains expert , articleMention the name “Fallout” to a dedicated gamer, and you might well see their eyes light up with nostalgia. Amazon Prime’s new “Fallout” TV show racked up high scores with critics and audiences alike. Virginia Tech media expert James Ivory answered questions about the appeal of “Fallout” and what its success could mean for the future of entertainment media.
Date: Apr 26, 2024 -
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Alumni foster academic advancement through the Moraco Challenge , articleBy increasing the College of Engineering’s endowment, donors support junior faculty and graduate student research with immediate access to funding.
Date: Apr 26, 2024 -
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Membership in Action Collaborative marks milestone for sexual violence prevention work , articleThe National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has accepted Virginia Tech into the Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education. The peer network is dedicated to making higher education a safer environment in which to work and learn.
Date: Apr 26, 2024 -
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Bevlee A. Watford to deliver College of Engineering commencement address as Distinguished Alumni Speaker , articleAfter a career of achievements and impact at Virginia Tech, Watford will share her insight on navigating life’s transitions before retiring this summer.
Date: Apr 25, 2024 -
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Kelley Corvin named chief advancement officer for Corps of Cadets , articleCorvin will lead the corps’ advancement team in engaging alumni, family, and friends to support cadets with scholarship and experiential learning opportunities while increasing operational funding for the corps.
Date: Apr 25, 2024 -
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School of Communication alumna makes a difference in politics , articleTanushri Shankar is the chief of staff at Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a division of the nonprofit organization Everytown for Gun Safety.
Date: Apr 24, 2024 -
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Lyme disease in dogs: What dog owners should know , articleAs Lyme disease cases rise in the U.S., humans are not the only ones at risk. Veterinarians with the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine say dogs are increasingly vulnerable to this tick-borne illness.
Date: Apr 24, 2024 -
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Industry Leader Spotlight: Brandi Hicks '03 , articleHicks, a hospitality and tourism management major, fell in love with hotels during her time at Virginia Tech. Today, she’s vice president for business advisory and communication services at Marriott International.
Date: Apr 24, 2024 -
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Dan Dougherty’s Liberal Arts and Human Sciences education helped shape a global career , articleDougherty graduated in 1996 with bachelor's degree in communication and political science in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. He moved from Blacksburg to boardrooms as an exectuive with John Deere, and he credits the university’s transdisciplinary approach and experiential learning opportunities as laying the foundation for his career.
Date: Apr 23, 2024 -
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Music therapy hits a high note with community choir , articleThe Beat Goes On, a community choir that includes individuals with with dementia and their caregivers, will make its concert debut April 29. The event starts at 5:45 p.m. inside Virginia Tech’s Creativity and Innovation District performance hall.
Date: Apr 23, 2024 -
Video ItemChoir of connection: The Beat Goes On music therapy project inspires , video
The Engagement Center for Creative Aging, Virginia Tech students and the surrounding community come together to form a choir. With the goal of better understanding the effects music has on people living with dementia and their caretakers.
Date: Apr 23, 2024 -
Video ItemInaugural cohort completes Institute for Leadership in Technology fellowship , video
The Institute for Leadership in Technology, a unique program focusing on the role human skills and humanities experiences play in distinguished leadership, wraps its inaugural year. Participating fellows, including executives from Fortune 500 companies, completed rigorous coursework and gathered virtually and in-person throughout the year to develop new tools and perspectives to use in their leadership roles.
Date: Apr 23, 2024 -
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State leaders appointed to semiconductor alliance steering committee , articleJoe 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 -
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Experts available to discuss 2024 U.S. Presidential raceVirginia Tech has experts available to speak on topics surrounding the 2024 November Presidential election including the campaigns, issues such as abortion and climate changes, campaign finance, disinformation, election security, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 -
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Experts available: Trump trial opening statements, TikTok bill, SCOTUS homeless case, avian flu, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week on the Trump trial, House Speaker debate, avian flu, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 -
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Students use study abroad trip to focus on food security in South Africa , articleA dozen of the 14 students who traveled to South Africa were part of the global food security and health minor housed in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Date: Apr 22, 2024
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