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Meet the latest member of Hokie Nation, a newly discovered millipede that lives at Virginia Tech , articleVirginia Tech Professor Paul Marek and his lab have discovered and named a new millipede, the Hokie twisted-claw millipede Nannaria hokie. The millipede was discovered on Virginia Tech campus and was named in honor of the university.
Date: Mar 03, 2021 -
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Civil War Weekend goes virtual for the first time with an array of free events in March , articleFor the first time in the 30-year history of the Civil War Weekend, attendees can participate in this celebrated gathering from anywhere, at no cost.
Date: Mar 02, 2021 -
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In memoriam: Stephen Prince, professor of cinema studies , articleThe beloved professor taught cinema studies at Virginia Tech for 32 years. He also published 16 books; his 17th, “Apocalypse Cinema,” will appear posthumously.
Date: Mar 02, 2021 -
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Faculty academies recognize new inductees for outstanding leadership, service , articleAcademies honor the exemplary contributions of faculty members of all classifications in formal service roles or in areas of leadership.
Date: Mar 01, 2021 -
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Honors students recognized with Norrine Bailey Spencer Strong Start Award , articleEighty-four students in the Virginia Tech Honors College were recently recognized as Norrine Bailey Spencer Strong Start Honorees. The recognition goes to Honors College students who achieved a 4.0 in their first semester of study at Virginia Tech.
Date: Feb 25, 2021 -
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Chevon Thorpe appointed assistant dean of inclusion, diversity, and equity in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences , articleThorpe will be responsible for the strategic direction of the college diversity, equity, and inclusion activities, which includes promoting a diverse, equitable, and respectful environment for faculty, staff, and students.
Date: Feb 25, 2021 -
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Mathematics’ Lauren Childs helps address the complex problems of malaria , articleChilds recently co-authored a report with a team from Harvard University on the role of natural mosquito behavior on transmission of a disease that threatens half the world’s population.
Date: Feb 23, 2021 -
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Black voices in agriculture and life sciences , articleThree members of the family in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences give a glimpse into their lives, hardships faced, and how everyone has a role in building a healthy and diverse culture.
Date: Feb 22, 2021 -
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Student COVID-19 case investigators and contact tracers develop public health skills, navigate disparities , articleSince the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Virginia Tech Master of Public Health students have served as case investigators and contact tracers in the New River Valley, Roanoke City, Alleghany County, and beyond the region in Central Shenandoah. These roles, which support confirmed and probable cases and notify possible contacts of exposure, are key to limiting COVID-19 transmission.
Date: Feb 22, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech celebrates 50 years of computer science , articleIn 1970, the Department of Computer Science was established under its founding department head, the late George Gorsline. Fifty years later, the department graduated its largest computer science class to date with 311 undergraduate degrees, 49 master’s degrees, and 28 doctorates awarded.
Date: Feb 19, 2021 -
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The path to professional success wound through Newman Library , articleLeslie Homzie '91 serves as senior research librarian for communication, sociology, and women’s and gender studies in the Boston College Libraries. Her interest in library science was sparked while a student employee in the University Libraries at Virginia Tech.
Date: Feb 19, 2021 -
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Deployed alumni use Zoom to offer advice and inspiration to Virginia Tech’s cadets , articleThis semester’s Corps of Cadets Gunfighter Panel was the first to use Zoom and feature alumni who are currently deployed with military units around the world.
Date: Feb 18, 2021 -
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Sherrie Clark named interim department head of large animal clinical sciences , articleClark, professor of theriogenology and a diplomate in the American College of Theriogenologists, has been a faculty member in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine since 2011. Her teaching and research focus on advanced reproductive techniques in a variety of species, with a concentration in conditions that cause infertility.
Date: Feb 17, 2021 -
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Lance Collins named to the National Academy of Engineering , articleThe vice president and executive director of the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus earns one of the highest professional distinctions for an engineer.
Date: Feb 15, 2021 -
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Raffaella De Vita elected fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering , articleDe Vita joined Virginia Tech’s biomedical engineering and mechanics department as a visiting professor in 2006 and as a full-time faculty member one year later.
Date: Feb 15, 2021 -
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Learning to lead on and off the court , articleHokies guard Wabissa Bede was recently among 60 NCAA men’s and women’s basketball players selected as a candidate 2020-21 Senior CLASS Award.
Date: Feb 15, 2021 -
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Black Cadet Organization provides community for all cadets , articleThe organization started in spring 2019 as a way to bring Black cadets together. Today, it has grown into a group that offers support for any cadet who feels in the minority.
Date: Feb 12, 2021 -
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Avoiding relationship ruts during the pandemic , articleRose Wesche, an assistant professor in Virginia Tech’s Department of Human Development and Family Science, offers three commonly accepted, research-based strategies that can help romantic relationships thrive during any amount of stress.
Date: Feb 11, 2021 -
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Civil War-era love letter remains a mystery , articleIn 1863, a young Virginia Cross penned poetry and crafted intricate art for her sweetheart, a newly discharged Civil War soldier. Cross's letter and rare scissor art are now in University Libraries' Special Collections and University Archives.
Date: Feb 11, 2021 -
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Bissell: Cheer on every COVID-19 vaccine given, even if it's not for you , articleIt could be the end of March or later before the New River Health District can begin vaccinating people who are eligible in phase 1c, which includes employees of higher education institutions.
Date: Feb 10, 2021
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