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Category: campus experience Humanities program sparks creativity, curiosity for middle schoolers , articleThirty middle schoolers from across the New River and Roanoke valleys are enrolled in a Saturday humanities program at Virginia Tech studying linguistics, literature, creative fantasy writing, philosophy, and theatre courses.
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Category: impact Secrets of Oscar night red carpet fashion, shared by an expert , article“If they get it right, a star’s Oscar night style can set their career for life and keep them on everyone’s mind for decades to come, whether they win or not,” says Stephany Greene, a fashion designer and stylist who teaches in Virginia Tech’s fashion merchandising and design program. Greene shares her expertise on fashion trends and the tremendous behind-the-scenes efforts that create the looks seen on Oscar night.
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Category: impact Hokies rally together for another record-breaking Giving Day , articleIn just 24 hours, more than 24,100 Hokies around the world stepped up to raise more than $21 million for Virginia Tech on Giving Day.
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Category: research Escaping to freedom , articleThe Dangerous Harbor: Finding Escaped Unfree Laborers in the 17th Century research project resurrects, digitizes, and illuminates the voices of indentured servants, enslaved people, and forced laborers who sought freedom through the waters of the Chesapeake Bay in colonial America.
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Category: impact Experts available: Winter storms, Russia-Ukraine war, flu season, ultrasound treatments, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss news in the headlines, including another round of winter storms, the latest on U.S. involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war, the worst flu season in more than a decade, using ultrasound technology to treat cancer, and electric cars generating lower non-exhaust emissions than their combustion counterparts.
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Category: culture Everyday Ut Prosim: How engineering student Omar Almasri serves at the Engagement Center for Creative Aging , articleThe biological systems engineering senior isn't just a volunteer at Virginia Tech’s Engagement Center for Creative Aging. For the older adult participants, he's a dear friend — and the feeling is mutual.
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Category: culture Student Affairs Aspire! Awards recognize recipients' passion for progress , articleStudent Affairs celebrates students and faculty or staff who exemplify the Aspirations for Student Learning through their roles at Virginia Tech.
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Category: academics Ethics Bowl team takes its prowess for arguing civilly to the national stage , articleThe team's six student members will compete in the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl National Competition Feb. 22-23 in Norfolk, where they will face off against the country’s best teams.
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Category: impact Battlefield tourism research puts graduate assistants on the front lines , articleStudents gain valuable field experience while helping the Center for Economic and Community Engagement study battlefield tourism’s economic impact in the Shenandoah Valley.
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Category: impact Experts available: Impact of tariffs on steel, aluminum, confirmation votes, myths and facts about chocolate and your health, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including tariffs, confirmation votes, and Valentine's Day. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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Category: impact Romance fiction rules the bookshelves, expert explains reasons , articleLove is in the air on Valentine’s Day and so is romantic reading. The popular romance genre typically sees a significant sales bump around Feb. 14, but in general it is experiencing a renewed surge, says Netta Baker, an English instructor and expert on popular romance and romantasy. She discusses the reasons why romance rules the bookshelves.
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Category: impact 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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Category: academics Destiny Haley’s bridge experience editing a research journal , articleHaley, a senior English literature major, defies the typical image of "research" by contributing to Philologia, the student research journal for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
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Category: academics Vice Provost for Undergraduate Academic Affairs Rachel Holloway to retire , articleThrough her 36 years at Virginia Tech, Holloway has maintained a singular focus on students and exerted a transformative impact on the undergraduate experience.
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Category: culture Faculty club pop-up events spark connection and collaboration , articleTeaching and research faculty are creating a sense of community at a series of Faculty Affairs-planned events that facilitate "intellectual socializing."
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Category: academics Rap takes center stage at Super Bowl , articleThis Sunday, Kendrick Lamar will become the first solo rap artist in history to headline a Super Bowl halftime show. The co-founders of hip-hop studies at Virginia Tech discuss the significance of his performance and why hip-hop scholarship is important.
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Category: impact Q&A: Experts break down potential tariff impacts , articleTwo Virginia Tech professors explain tariffs, break down arguments for and against them, and discuss how they may impact consumers, markets, and other nations.
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Category: impact Super Bowl experts: Fan fatigue, commercial expectations, Kendrick Lamar, and more , articleFor most people, the Super Bowl isn’t just about the game. For many, the food, commercials, and entertainment take center stage. See what these Virginia Tech experts have to say about Sunday's big game.
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Virginia Tech Advantage Students use Campus internEXP to their advantage , articleCampus internEXP creates on-campus internship opportunities for students – and students who have participated in it overwhelmingly speak highly of all the program offers.
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Category: impact Experts available: Looming effects of tariffs, D.C. helicopter-plane collision, Super Bowl, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news including Trump's looming tariffs, the plane-helicopter collision in D.C., the Super Bowl, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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Category: impact Despite history on the line, expert says fans may feel Super Bowl fatigue , articleWhen the Kansas City Chiefs meet the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans Sunday, February 9, they will be aiming for a historic three-peat. While seven prior teams have won back-to-back Lombardi Trophies, the Chiefs can be the first ever to claim three straight. And yet, even as interest in the team and the NFL spiked last year, especially with the introduction of Taylor Swift fans to the game, that enthusiasm may be waning.
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Category: impact Trump’s interests in Europe and the barriers they pose, EU expert explains , articlePresident Donald Trump began his new term with European policy goals that include a swift end to the Russia-Ukraine war, a proposal for the United States to control Greenland, and using tariffs to country a trade deficit with the European Union — all objectives much more easily voiced than accomplished. Virginia Tech international security expert Yannis Stivachtis shares insights into the Trump administration’s motives and challenges.
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Virginia Tech Advantage Bridge experience helps Sarah Hevener find the right direction , articleHevener, a dual major in public relations and professional and technical writing, interned with a small press only to realize publishing wasn’t the right fit for her. Now, she’s pursuing opportunities in higher education, turning an unexpected internship outcome into a stepping stone for success.
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Category: impact Experts available: Tariffs & stock market volatility, invisible dangers of radon, red dye no. 3, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including tariffs and the stock market, radon awareness, red dye no. 3, confirmation hearings, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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Virginia Tech Advantage Student reflects on living abroad during London Calling! trip , articleCarol Rector, a junior professional and technical writing major, watched Shakespeare at the Globe Theatre, explored London’s vibrant neighborhoods, amd found confidence and lifelong friendships. Led by Department of English faculty, London Calling! offers students the chance to learn through the city’s rich history, culture, and art.
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