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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Courtney Sexton talks about the human-dog relationship , articleSexton shared the origins of the dog-human relationship, how the animals have adapted and become more attune to human needs, and their role in helping researchers learn more about human health.
Date: Apr 29, 2024 -
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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 -
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Ken Smith honored with emeritus status , articleSmith, who served the Virginia Tech community for more than 26 years in the Office of Budget and Financial Planning, the Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost, and as chief operating officer of the Innovation Campus, became the chief operating officer of the Virginia Tech Foundation in August.
Date: Apr 26, 2024 -
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Alumnus plays large role in designing Innovation Campus’ future , articleSven Shockey, graduate of Virginia Tech’s School of Architecture, leads the team responsible for the contemporary design of the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus’ first building in Alexandria, Virginia.
Date: Apr 24, 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 -
General ItemEquity and accessibility services in greater Washington, D.C., metro area Date: Apr 19, 2024
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Video ItemBuilding design reflects vision of Innovation Campus , video
Collaboration has been key in the design of the Innovation Campus in Alexandria. Liza Morris, Virginia Tech’s assistant vice president for planning and university architect, worked with Sasaki to create a campus master plan, and SmithGroup to design the 300,000-square-foot facility on the principles of sustainability, health and wellness, green and social spaces, accessibility, connectivity, flexibility, and integrated technology. Sven Shockey, design director from SmithGoup and Hokie alum, describes it as a full circle moment to be part of the design process for the Innovation Campus.
Date: Apr 15, 2024 -
Video ItemArchitecture student in Northern Virginia embraces deaf community in design and in life , video
Washington-Alexandria Architecture Center (WAAC) graduate student Kim Le’s master’s thesis is on deaf architecture. Going beyond conventional research, she is both learning American Sign Language and is active in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area deaf community. “I think my thesis in a way has changed my life. By being fully immersed in the deaf community, I just have a completely different perspective now,” said Le.
Date: Apr 10, 2024 -
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U.S. News & World Report ranks Pamplin’s part-time Evening MBA program No. 1 in Virginia , articleVirginia Tech’s part-time Evening MBA program continues to be the top-ranked part-time MBA program in Virginia, according to a survey released by U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday.
Date: Apr 09, 2024 -
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Board of Visitors sets tuition and fees, honors three faculty members as Alumni Distinguished Professors , articleAnthony Kwame Harrison, Raman Kumar, and Patricia Raun were recognized with the preeminent faculty appointment that demonstrates extraordinary accomplishments and academic citizenship through substantive scholarly contributions across all three of Virginia Tech’s core mission areas of teaching, research or creative activity, and engagement.
Date: Apr 09, 2024 -
Video ItemSolar Eclipse in Northern Virginia , video
Students, faculty, and staff came together to watch the solar eclipse at the Northern Virginia Center (NRC) in Falls Church. The greater Washington, D.C., metro area experienced approximately 87% coverage of the sun.
Date: Apr 09, 2024 -
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Eminent cancer physician-scientist joins Virginia Tech to lead research in Washington, D.C. , articleA National Institutes of Health senior investigator who studies and treats blood cancer, Christopher Hourigan is joining Virginia Tech to lead cancer research at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in Washington, D.C.
Date: Apr 01, 2024 -
Video ItemPop-up pantry helps students in Northern Virginia , video
The Virginia Tech DC Metro Black Caucus sponsored a pop-up food pantry at the Northern Virginia Center (NVC) in Falls Church. Food, clothes, and personal items were all part of the donated goods available free to students. Volunteer students and staff from the graduate school helped facilitate the event.
Date: Mar 29, 2024 -
Video ItemUnbridled excitement in Northern Virginia for new equine performance center , video
Equine athletes and their owners experience the new Jane and Stephen Hale Equine Performance Evaluation Center in Leesburg, Virginia. The new facility is part of the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, a full-service equine hospital that offers comprehensive specialty care, 24-hour emergency treatment, and diagnostic services for all ages and breeds of horses.
Date: Mar 29, 2024 -
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Lance Collins recognized at Washington Business Journal Diversity in Business Awards , articleUnder Collins’ leadership, the Innovation Campus established the goal of becoming the most diverse graduate technology campus in the country. For fall 2023, the Innovation Campus has 31 percent women and 23 percent underrepresented minorities in its Master of Engineering programs.
Date: Mar 28, 2024 -
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Faculty Women of Color in the Academy national conference features research, honors leaders April 11-14 , articleIn-person programming will take place at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington alongside a robust virtual experience.
Date: Mar 27, 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 -
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Graduate School names Ginny Wagg as director of administration for the D.C. area , articleWagg will work closely with Graduate School Dean Aimée Surprenant and Interim Associate Dean Barbara Hoopes to guide the school’s transition from its Falls Church location to the new Innovation Campus Building 1 in Alexandria.
Date: Mar 26, 2024
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