Department of Sociology
News and Stories Spotlight
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Liesel Ritchie talks about community dynamics during and after disasters , articleRitchie discusses social capital’s role in community resilience. how natural disasters differ from other types of disasters, the need for strong community relationships, and the importance of listening to community needs when providing assistance from the outside.
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Professor receives pilot funding to conduct study to increase forest farming in Appalachia , articleThe $500,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission wants to improve economic development in the region through sustainable non-timber forest farming practices.
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Research team studying technology implementation in health care awarded new round of Destination Area 2.0 funding , articleFeaturing faculty from four Virginia Tech colleges, the transdisciplinary group aims to use their research to improve patient outcomes and clinician experience.
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2025 Academy Award front-runners: Experts provide context, dissect controversies , articleThe slate of contenders for the 2025 Oscars for Best Picture produced some unexpected front runners among the expected candidates. Experts at Virginia Tech shared their thoughts on why these movies should — or shouldn’t — stand out among their peers.
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Professor’s unshakable vision for study abroad sees her program through , articleAfter being diagnosed with a detached retina just days before she was to fly to India to lead a study abroad program, Professor Bonnie Zare relied on strong connections with Hokies and partners in India to ensure that her students could experience a transformative cultural immersion.
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Virginia Tech experts provide holiday season tips and insights , articleVirginia Tech has a plethora of experts representing many disciplines available for interviews on a variety of holiday-connected topics and research. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.