Philanthropy

Museum of Geosciences receives gift to support STEM

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Representatives from Northrop Grumman recently paid a visit to Virginia Tech's Museum of Geosciences to present a donation that will support the museum's new OmniGlobe.

Consumer Reports' top executive to speak at Virginia Tech

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Jim Guest, president and CEO of Consumer Reports, will give a lecture on consumer activism on Feb. 16.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at the Sugar Bowl

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Three members of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Color Guard, recognized for their dedication and service this semester, will receive the flags at the Sugar Bowl.

Corps of Cadets Shadow Day raises money for Joshua Lilliston '14 Memorial Scholarship

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

More than $8,700 was raised to honor a fellow cadet who lost his battle with cancer this fall.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at ACC Championship game

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Cadets Kyle Hooper and Brian Gendreau were selected to travel to the ACC Championship game in recognition of their outstanding performance this fall.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at University of Virginia game

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Cadet Elaine Altman and Cadet Faith Mueller will travel with the football team after being recognized for their outstanding performance this semester.

Devi Gnyawali named R.B. Pamplin Professor of Management

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

He is a frequent presenter at national and international academic meetings and invited seminars. He serves on the editorial boards of the Academy of Management Review and the Journal of Management.

Photos: Building the future

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:00:00 -0500

Photos: University Open House

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:45:03 -0500

$1,112,703,977 raised during The Campaign for Virginia Tech: Invent the Future

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 22:27:00 -0500

Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger on Saturday night announced the university had exceeded the $1 billion goal of The Campaign for Virginia Tech: Invent the Future, an eight-year fundraising initiative that was supported by nearly 170,000 contributors.

Pavlos Vlachos named John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow in Mechanical Engineering

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

He leads an strong research program in the area of experimental fluid mechanics, with a variety of applications including biomedical fluid devices.

An extraordinary day for Virginia Tech

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Saturday night's announcement of the results of The Campaign for Virginia Tech: Invent the Future will close out an extraordinary day for an institution that will have held its first university-wide open house in memory just hours earlier.

Carl Griffey named W.G. Wysor Professor of Agriculture

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

He has earned the distinction of being the premier small grains breeder in the eastern United States.

R. Michael Akers reappointed Horace E. and Elizabeth F. Alphin Professor

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Akers is an internationally renowned research scientist who has received many national awards for research excellence.

Emerging Leader Scholarship program has helped Corps of Cadets enrollment to grow

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

In 1992, Virginia Tech's Corps of Cadets saw its enrollment drop to about 400, the lowest since 1980. In 1995, the corps introduced the Emerging Leader Scholarship program, and enrollment has been on the rise ever since.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at Georgia Tech game

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Selected for his outstanding performance, Cadet Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Dallas of Dry Fork, Va., will travel with the football team to Georgia Tech.

Virginia Tech partnership promotes national chemistry model

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Science will undergo a significant upgrade of its laboratories thanks in part to a generous gift from Agilent Technologies.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at Duke game

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Two cadets, based on their strong performance this semester, were selected to travel with the football team to the Duke game to receive the colors prior to the game.

Virginia Tech seniors have both a scholarship and a veterinary career ambition in common

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences students Emi Scott of Floyd, Va., and Bailey West of Smyth County, Va., are recipients of an extraordinarily generous scholarship funded by the late Margaret Groseclose "Peggy" Skelton, a former associate professor at Virginia Tech who died in July 2010.

Marching Virginians remember one of their own

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The Marching Virginians received two Yamaha Xeno gold-plated and engraved trumpets that were donated in memory of former band member Chris Osburn, a member of the Class of 1998, who died unexpectedly in January 2011.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets regimental band, the Highty-Tighties, to travel to Duke game

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

For only the second time in 15 years, the Highty-Tighties will be traveling in support of the Virginia Tech football team.

Virginia Tech engineering alumnus Joseph Collie honored for his service

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Joe Collie, a 1950 graduate of Virginia Tech's College of Engineering has received its Distinguished Service Award for 2011.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus named Miami game Hokie Hero

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus 1st Lt. Nate Kane, U.S. Air Force, is currently stationed at Joint Base Balad, Iraq.

Veteran financial journalist to speak on the Federal Reserve in a time of crisis

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The talk, part of the BB&T Distinguished Lecture Series on Capitalism, is free and open to the public.

Remembering Jean Shehan, an extraordinary friend of the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Jean Ellen du Pont Shehan, who died last month, was an extraordinary friend of Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine's Marion du Pont Scott Equine Medical Center, as well as the founding chair of its council.

A Golden Hokie Opportunity: Stanley Cohen

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Arranging for a World War II-era planes to fly over Lane Stadium at football games in 2010 and 2011 were just two of many actions on Virginia Tech's behalf taken by alumnus Stanley Cohen.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets to host World War II and Vietnam era aircraft flyover for Clemson game

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

See a historic World War II-era Grumman TBM-3 Avenger and two Vietnam-era T-28 Trojan during the National Anthem prior to the Virginia Tech versus Clemson football game or at the Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport.

Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine digs in to the future; new buildings move forward

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Two new buildings are coming to life, with a third in store for the future, at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, as the college continues to make room for growth to its instructional and research programs.

Helping students with disabilities continue to achieve

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

An alumni couple from North Carolina made a generous donation to support programs run by Virginia Tech Services for Students with Disabilities.

Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech ranked No. 9 in Golfweek's Best Campus Course list

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The River Course was the survey's fastest riser, moving up nine spots from 18th in the 2010 best campus course list.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at Marshall game

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Two members of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets to travel to Marshall University game as reward for outstanding performance.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets freshman class to complete annual Fall Caldwell March

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

One of the most significant events in the first phase of training for the freshman class of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets is the Caldwell March.

University Open House provides a window to the future

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Saturday, Nov. 12, is the day to see exhibits, take tours, and learn about all the latest at the university.

Tony Wolf receives 2011 Andy Swiger Land-Grant Award

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Tony D. Wolf of Winchester, Va., received the 2011 Andy Swiger Land-Grant Award for his contributions to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech. Wolf is the director of the Alson H. Smith Jr. Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Winchester.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumna named East Carolina game Hokie Hero

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumna 2nd Lt. Tavia (Cawley) Carlson, U.S. Air Force, has been selected as the Hokie Hero for the Virginia Tech versus East Carolina University game.

Linda Wallace named John and Angela Emery Junior Faculty Fellow of Accounting and Information Systems

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The fellowship is used to reward teaching and scholarly excellence with recipients holding the rank of assistant or associate professor.

David Tegarden named Darrell D. and Betty R. Martin Junior Faculty Fellow of Accounting and Information Systems

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Tegarden's research focuses on information systems development; data, information and knowledge visualization; individual, group, and organizational learning; and continuous assurance.

The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets to hold 'Ironman competition'

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets will be participating in its annual version of an Ironman competition on Sept. 8. The competition will take place from 3:30-4:45 p.m. at and around the Corps of Cadets obstacle course on Smithfield Road.

Maury Nussbaum reappointed as Hal G. Prillaman Professor in Industrial and Systems Engineering

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

He has established a world-class research program in occupational injury prevention, with specific emphasis on occupational biomechanics, the modeling of lumbar spine kinetics and kinematics, artificial neural networks, industrial ergonomics and work physiology, and related topics.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at Appalachian State game

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

For many years, the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets has partnered with the Virginia Tech football team to highlight the colors during the pre-game ceremony at every football game. Three freshman cadets were selected by their training cadre to receive the flags for the Appalachian State game.

Gregory Kadlec named Russell V. and Arlene F. Oliver Professorship in Investment Management Research

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

His research on price-adjustment delays is internationally recognized and has had a significant impact on the practice of finance.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets' freshmen to visit the National D-Day Memorial

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

For the fifth consecutive year the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets’ freshman class will travel to the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Va., on Saturday, Sept. 10.

Pamplin appoints associate directors for MBA and development

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The Pamplin College of Business has appointed Robin Camputaro as associate director for MBA marketing and recruiting and Garrett Weddle as associate director of development.

In memoriam: Arnys Clifton 'Cliff' Lilly Jr., dedicated alumnus

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Arnys Clifton "Cliff" Lilly Jr. of Chesterfield, Va. -- who earned bachelor's and doctoral degrees from Virginia Tech and served on advisory boards within the College of Science and its predecessor, the College of Arts and Sciences -- died Aug. 16.

Cars and Kultur are 'keys' to research fellowship for Virginia Tech graduate

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Tory Smith, a 2011 Virginia Tech graduate with a double major in mechanical engineering and German, is the recipient of a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.

Photos: Hahn Horticulture Garden Gala

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:13:28 -0400

Zvi Schwartz named J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Senior Faculty Fellow in Hospitality Finance and Revenue Management

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Zvi Schwartz, who will come to Virginia Tech this August as associate professor of hospitality and tourism management in the Pamplin College of Business, has been named J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Senior Faculty Fellow of Hospitality Revenue and Financial Management by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.

In memoriam: Henry Dekker, former board of visitors rector

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Henry Dekker (originally, Henry Theodore John Dekker) of Blacksburg, Va., aged 90, former rector of the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors, passed away on June 13. He was 90.

Nancy McGehee named J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Junior Faculty Fellow of Hospitality Management

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Nancy McGehee, associate professor of hospitality and tourism management in the Pamplin College of Business, has been named J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Junior Faculty Fellow of Hospitality Management by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.