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Class of 2021: Abigail Darko finds fulfillment in public relations and campus experiences , articleInspired by the university’s motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), the School of Communication student has found many service opportunities both on and off campus. Upon graduation, she will work for Bain & Company in Washington, D.C., as a global recruiting associate.
Date: May 07, 2021 -
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Pride and hope for rural schoolchildren: Virginia Tech researcher on a mission to flip narratives , article“Popular media and dominant narratives don’t always cast rural people or places in a favorable way. Like all places, rural communities are complex and not without challenges, but young people deserve to see that their rural communities have value,” said Amy Azano, an associate professor in the School of Education.
Date: May 06, 2021 -
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Celebrating the unsung heroes of academia , articleWhen students enter Virginia Tech, they are not alone in navigating their academic journeys. A large cadre of advisors work to help College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences students succeed. During Global Advising Week, the college takes a moment to reflect on how this community serves learners.
Date: May 06, 2021 -
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Former Hokie Olympians share their past experiences , articleThe five Olympians — Bimbo Coles, Kristi Castlin, Queen Harrison, Marcel Lomnicky, and Darrell Wesh — competed at Virginia Tech and took part in the summer Olympics, beginning with Coles in 1988.
Date: May 05, 2021 -
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COVID Companions collaboration benefits students and the community , articleIsolation is still on the rise from the COVID-19 pandemic, and Virginia Tech and organizations within the New River Valley community are offering a way to minimize feelings of loneliness among older adults.
Date: May 04, 2021 -
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Megan Weaver earns major dissertation award for ‘anti-racist’ research on language bias , article“One of the most pervasive beliefs about language that we engage with on a daily basis is standard language ideology,” said Weaver, a collegiate assistant professor of rhetoric and writing in the Virginia Tech Department of English. “In the United States, this results in a bias toward an idealized language variety modeled after the spoken and written language of white, upper-middle-class language users.”
Date: May 03, 2021 -
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2021 Diversity Scholars will share their projects virtually on May 7 , articleThe Graduate School developed the Diversity Scholars program in 2012 to help students develop and implement projects to improve inclusion and diversity through dialogue, advocacy, and change in programs, units, and colleges across the university’s campuses.
Date: Apr 30, 2021 -
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Reading specialist Karen Mumaw has created a storybook to teach children about the pandemic , articleA graduate of the Virginia Tech School of Education, Mumaw has written “Air Hugs, Not Bear Hugs,” featuring a young panda bear learning to cope with COVID-19 restrictions in school.
Date: Apr 29, 2021 -
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Outstanding faculty mentors recognized by the Graduate School , articleThese award winners were nominated by graduate students and chosen by their colleges.
Date: Apr 28, 2021 -
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Online performance of ‘Alice Underground’ juxtaposes absurdism and reality of COVID life , articleThe School of Performing Arts presents “Alice Underground” in a free online premiere on May 2.
Date: Apr 28, 2021 -
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College faculty member, family launch scholarship endowment for English department , articleThe Armstrong Endowed English Scholarship will provide support for undergraduates majoring in any academic discipline within the Virginia Tech Department of English.
Date: Apr 27, 2021 -
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Biden’s first 100 days in office – political expert points to accomplishments, criticisms, and challenges ahead , articleAs President Biden marks his 100th day in office this week, Virginia Tech political expert Karen Hult says the 100 days’ marker by which pundits and others assess U.S. presidents is both problematic and inevitable.
Date: Apr 26, 2021 -
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Class of 2021: Dedication defines Cadet Jillian Skahill as she prepares to commission into the U.S. Army , article"Besides her love of learning, she maintains a positive mental attitude that is omnipresent," says Lt. Col. Curtis Armstrong, executive officer of Virginia Tech and Radford Army ROTC. "She is also a fearless worker. As she continues to hone her knowledge and combine it with her work ethic, she will continue to be the type of officer that makes Virginia Tech proud.”
Date: Apr 26, 2021 -
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Derek Mueller takes whimsical approach in ‘Pandemic Bestiary’ series , articleMueller, a faculty member in the Department of English, produced a collection of drawings featuring beasts inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite having no training in drawing, Mueller’s thoughtful project for his children turned into a whimsical collection to combat the darkness of challenging times.
Date: Apr 22, 2021 -
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The first U.S. population to experience drone delivery gives it a seal of approval , articleA drone delivery program in Christiansburg provided the first opportunity to measure public sentiment about the technology in a community that had actually experienced it.
Date: Apr 22, 2021 -
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School of Education receives $1.9 million grant to help diversify STEM faculty nationally , articleThe National Science Foundation grant is intended to help increase the number of historically underrepresented faculty in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by focusing on retention as well as recruitment.
Date: Apr 21, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech Rescue Squad announces new officers for 2021-22 academic year , articleThe Virginia Rescue Squad elects new officers each academic year to lead its 40-45 members and help advance the campus community’s safety. This year, the squad held a virtual swearing-in ceremony on April 14 to honor and recognize its new leaders.
Date: Apr 20, 2021 -
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School of Communication offers a 'H.U.G.' to incoming students , articleThe H.U.G. program, a group of peer mentors, has helped ease the transition into college for first-year students in the School of Communication. Buddy Howell was honored for his work in this program with the Excellence in Teaching First-Year Seminars Award.
Date: Apr 19, 2021 -
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Kellogg Center to host award-winning economic historian as part of distinguished speaker series , article“Adam Tooze is a leading figure in the fields of economic history and political economy,” said Michael Moehler, founding director of the center. “During this critical time for the global economy, we’re thrilled he will deliver the 2021 PPE Distinguished Public Lecture and provide our students and community with his unique perspective on recent events.”
Date: Apr 12, 2021 -
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Outstanding thesis and dissertation award winners honored during Graduate Education Week , article
Each year, the Graduate School honors doctoral students for outstanding dissertations. Meet this year's recipients.
Date: Apr 08, 2021
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