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Article ItemIndustry Leader Spotlight: Fred Collins '87 , article
Collins, a Distinguished Engineer and Federal Sector Solutioning Team Executive at IBM, credits Virginia Tech for teaching him how to research complex topics properly.
Date: May 15, 2024 -
Video ItemIn Memoriam: Irving Peddrew III , video
Irving Peddrew III, the first Black student to integrate Virginia Tech’s classrooms in 1953, has died. Peddrew reconnected with the university later in life and participated in numerous university events.
Date: May 14, 2024 -
Article ItemComputer science celebrates excellence at awards banquet , article
Each spring, the department honors that community by choosing two Distinguished Alumni Award winners. This year’s honorees, Mike Austin, ‘91, and Elena Nadolinski, ‘14, attended the spring banquet, where they met with faculty and students.
Date: May 14, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Innovation Campus announces director of veterans center , article
Deborah Bradbard brings over two decades of professional experience working with military and military-connected communities.
Date: May 14, 2024 -
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Video ItemFood Science partnership helps small business thrive , video
Alexis Hamilton’s food microbiology lab in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is partnering with local Washington, D.C. based business Soupergirl. The goal is to improve the shelf life of Soupergirl's food products, so the company can expand into bigger markets.
Date: May 10, 2024 -
Article ItemMother’s Day brings flowers, floral expert lists favorites, shares how to make them last , article
Mother’s Day celebrations in the United States bring family together — and bring a lot of business to the floral industry, with flowers one of the most popular gifts. Floral design instructor Barbara Leshyn talks about what the holiday means for the floral industry, what kinds of flowers make the most popular gifts, and how to make those lovely bouquets last.
Date: May 09, 2024 -
Article ItemGenerous bequest will provide future support for emergency foal care and research , article
When Gena Clifton began to ponder her legacy, she thought immediately of the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC). After much discussion and thought about her legacy and the future needs of EMC, Clifton decided on a bequest to support emergency and critical care of foals and supportive research at the EMC.
Date: May 09, 2024 -
Article ItemTwo by two: Six feral foals recover under care of equine hospital clinicians and staff , article
Treating a sick foal is a challenge in itself but when they arrive one after the other in quick succession and are completely unhandled feral foals it adds a whole different level of complexity! Six weanling foals were transported to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) for emergency evaluation and treatment after being purchased at an auction by Colby’s Crew Rescue, based in Keswick, Virginia.
Date: May 08, 2024 -
Article ItemExpert offers homeowners safety advice for yard equipment care to prevent injuries , article
Most equipment used in lawn care and landscaping is simple and straightforward to use. However, if it is not operated carefully, it has the potential for accidents and injuries. Virginia Tech professor Mike Goatley shares advice on making equipment safer.
Date: May 06, 2024 -
Article ItemExperts available: Trump trial, Starliner launch, 'The Fall Guy', Olympics and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: May 06, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech will honor five alumni at commencement , article
During commencement exercises, the following awards will be presented: the Ut Prosim Medal, the University Distinguished Achievement Award, and the Alumni Distinguished Service Award.
Date: May 06, 2024 -
Article ItemExpert says fireflies aren’t going extinct, but their numbers are dwindling , article
For many people, fireflies lighting up backyards is a sign of summertime. The thrill of catching them in a jar and releasing them back into the wild is a childhood pastime. But if you have noticed a decline in fireflies over the years, you’re not alone. Virginia Tech entomologist Eric Day explains why climate and urban development are playing a big role in the decreasing numbers.
Date: May 06, 2024 -
Video ItemSteven Bathiche: Virginia Tech Alumnus and Inventor of the Microsoft Surface , video
Since the turn of the millennium, Virginia Tech alumnus Steven Bathiche, has led the Microsoft Applied Sciences Research Group in creating new, revolutionary technologies. In 2007 he invented the first Surface device, which started out as a tabletop computer before evolving into the handheld tablets used by many. His multidisciplinary team continues to innovate and design using artificial intelligence tools for staple Windows software, like Teams and Copilot.
Date: May 06, 2024 -
Article ItemExperts for 2024 Paris Summer Olympics , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews surrounding a variety of topics and research ahead of this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris.
Date: May 03, 2024 -
Video ItemPlanting the CEED for Community , video
For more than 30 years, the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) has supported college and K-12 students through a community of people-powered academic and summer programs driven by mentorship and guidance. The programs, such as Summer STEP, C-Tech², and more, assist underrepresented engineering students through the pre-college, undergraduate, and graduate curriculum. After creating the center in 1992, Associate Dean of Equity and Engagement and Director of CEED, Bevlee Watford, reflects on the organization’s growth and its impact on the Virginia Tech community past and present.
Date: May 03, 2024 -
Video ItemClass of 2024: Jack Micallef leaves legacy of creativity and social media savvy , video
Jack Micallef '24 spent the majority of his years at Virginia Tech creating social media content for University Libraries. The packaging systems and design major left his creative mark on the university, and he encourages all Hokies to step out of their comfort zones to discover new skills and opportunities.
Date: May 02, 2024 -
Article Item‘The Fall Guy’ brings deserved recognition to stunt work, expert shares trade insights , article
The new action movie “The Fall Guy” intends to bring more recognition to the often-anonymous profession of stunt performer. Virginia Tech theater professor Cara Rawlings specializes in choreographing fights and falls for stage productions, and students of hers have gone on to successful stunt work careers in film and television. She discusses what goes into stunt work in stage and cinema and why more credit is needed.
Date: May 02, 2024
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