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Virginia Tech researchers find promise in a new peptide drug to combat a deadly brain cancer , articleFralin Biomedical Research Institute scientists were able to slow glioblastoma progression in lab and animal studies by targeting treatment-resistant cancer cells.
Date: May 30, 2025 - -
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It’s already tomorrow in New Zealand , articleIn a whirlwind study abroad, students in the Online Master of Natural Resources program learned firsthand how New Zealand is leveraging modern techniques and Māori traditions to preserve a shared world.
Date: May 29, 2025 - -
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Jeff Warfford named fellow of American Society of Mechanical Engineers , articleWarfford, collegiate associate professor of mechanical engineering, has earned an outstanding reputation in product research and development, bridging the fields of industry and academia.
Date: May 29, 2025 - -
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Researchers use deep learning to predict flooding this hurricane season , articleA team led by Virginia Tech graduate student Samuel Daramola developed a deep learning model called LSTM-SAM that predicts extreme water levels from tropical cyclones more efficiently and accurately, especially in data-scarce coastal regions, to offer a faster, low-cost tool for flood forecasting.
Date: May 29, 2025 - -
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James and Ashley Bogart: Investing in people, planning for impact , articleMore than a decade ago, James Bogart began hiring graduates from Virginia Tech’s financial planning program. This year, James and his wife Ashley made their first major gift to Virginia Tech: a significant commitment through their family trust to establish the James and Ashley Bogart Faculty Fellowship.
Date: May 29, 2025 - -
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2025 Pamplin graduates charged to continue leading and learning , articlePamplin College of Business honored more than 1,400 graduates during Commencement in Lane Stadium, with speakers urging curiosity, courage, and leadership.
Date: May 29, 2025 - -
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Exploring the future of hospitality and tourism education , articleHospitality experts shared how tech is changing customer experience and what skills Virginia Tech students need to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.
Date: May 29, 2025 - -
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Pamplin alum reveals the secrets of success as an industry disrupter , articleVirginia Tech alumnus Andy Wilson shares insights from his journey co-founding Logikcull, emphasizing perseverance, customer focus, and innovation in technology.
Date: May 29, 2025 - -
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Shaping a life one degree at a time , articleEmily Meade, who works full time and is a graduate student at Virginia Tech, is mastering the art of balance. Taking advantage of the university's continuing education benefits, she approaches her studies like a part-time job — crediting time management as her key to success.
Date: May 28, 2025 - -
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Saskia L. van de Gevel named dean of Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment , articleVan de Gevel officially starts on July 1, succeeding Paul Winistorfer, who is retiring after 16 years as dean.
Date: May 28, 2025 - -
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Brandy Salmon named Virginia Tech’s first vice president for innovation and partnerships , articleSince 2017, Salmon has led Virginia Tech teams focused on connecting the university with corporations, foundations, and alumni worldwide.
Date: May 28, 2025 - -
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Hokies on Wall Street event spotlights student learning amid economic uncertainty , articlePamplin's annual Hokies on Wall Street panel brought students, alumni, and experts together to discuss global economic uncertainty, trade policy, and how these issues shape student learning.
Date: May 28, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech expert tells legislators that innovation could drive down housing costs in U.S. , articleAndrew McCoy, professor in the Myers-Lawson School of Construction, testified before a U.S. House subcommittee about how emerging construction technologies, paired with forward-thinking policy, can curb the housing crisis.
Date: May 28, 2025 - -
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Sit. Stay. Heal. -- Be aware of wellness , articleThere is incredible beauty in our work, but also real emotional fatigue, writes veterinary college social worker August O'Reilly.
Date: May 28, 2025 - -
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Hundreds convene to address rural health disparities , articleMore than 250 researchers, practitioners, community leaders, and industry partners gathered in Roanoke for the Whole Health, Whole Communities symposium to address rural health disparities.
Date: May 28, 2025 - -
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New River Valley artists featured in biennial exhibition at the Moss Arts Center , articleSponsored by the Blacksburg Regional Art Association, the New River Art Juried Biennial opens with a public reception Thursday, June 5, in the Moss Arts Center’s Grand Lobby.
Date: May 28, 2025 - -
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'The Anatomy of Her Healing' exhibition spotlights women’s resilience, creativity, and transformation , articleThe bold new art exhibition at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine opens Thursday, June 5, with a public reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Riverside 2 Building at 2 Riverside Circle in Roanoke.
Date: May 28, 2025 - -
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Bed bugs are most likely the first human pest, new research shows , articleA team led by two Virginia Tech researchers compared the whole genome sequence of two genetically distinct lineages of bed bug, and their findings indicate bed bugs may well be the first true urban pest.
Date: May 28, 2025 - -
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Students collaborate with Bloomberg Industry Group on 'messy' legal industry challenge , articleMaster of Engineering students used machine learning to improve classification processes for complex legal data, something they said offered a more realistic simulation of how software development works in industry compared to typical academic assignments.
Date: May 28, 2025 - -
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In memoriam: Wayne 'Dempsey' Worner, professor emeritus and former dean, School of Education , articleWorner passed away in April. A celebration of life will be held on May 31 from 1-5 p.m. at Warm Hearth Village Center.
Date: May 28, 2025 -
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