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Political expert highlights key topics ahead of State of the Union address , articlePresident Joe Biden will take center stage on Tuesday night to give his second State of the Union address in front of a divided Congress and [public audience – or, audiences in the United States and around the world]. In addition to touting administration successes and acknowledging persistent challenges, Virginia Tech political expert Karen Hult said he will also lay his foundation, hinting at a 2024 re-election bid.
Date: Feb 06, 2023 -
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A night of glamour and giving back , articleProceeds from the January event will be applied to two programs that are used at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Date: Feb 06, 2023 -
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Moraco Challenge positions the College of Engineering to create lasting support for recruiting and retaining top talent , articleWith the $1 million commitment, Tony and Cathy Moraco are encouraging their fellow Hokie alumni and donors to boost funding for junior faculty and graduate student fellowships.
Date: Feb 06, 2023 -
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Older adults sharpen their minds, build friendships through Lifelong Learning Institute , articleThe member-driven, volunteer organization draws on the wealth of academic and community resources in the New River Valley and beyond to provide intellectual, cultural, and social experiences for curious adults 50 and older. Registration is open for its spring term, which will include more than 30 courses that begin the week of Feb. 20.
Date: Feb 03, 2023 -
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Students enrich the lives of incarcerated people with the gift of books , articleThe Virginia Tech Prison Book Project, which provides books to incarcerated people throughout Virginia, has seen “overwhelming” interest from students since hosting its first event in November 2021.
Date: Feb 02, 2023 -
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John G. Rocovich, Jr. honored with Virginia 4-H’s Emerald Clover Award , articleIn recognition of John G. Rocovich, Jr.’s decades of service to Virginia 4-H, he was honored with Virginia 4-H’s Emerald Clover Award at the recent Evening with 4-H event. The award is presented to an individual for outstanding and sustained commitment to the 4-H youth of Virginia.
Date: Feb 02, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech Athletics, Hokie Club announce Elevate Her campaign in support of women’s athletics , articleThis initiative helps to meet the most pressing needs for each of Virginia Tech's 11 women's sport programs, and will assist in generating leadership development programming specifically targeted to more than 240 women student-athletes.
Date: Feb 01, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech alumna Ronda Puryear appointed chair of National Apartment Association , articlePuryear, an industry leader who earned a degree in management in 1981, is highly engaged with the Virginia Tech community through leadership roles on the Property Management Advisory Board within the Department of Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management.
Date: Feb 01, 2023 -
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Alumnus mentors engineering Hokies through takeoff , articleSix Virginia Tech engineering students designed, built, and flew a solar battery-powered aircraft during their three-month internship with Electra.aero. Virginia Tech alumnus JP Stewart helped guide their ambitious project.
Date: Feb 01, 2023 -
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Struggling to meet New Year’s exercise resolutions one month later? You’re not alone. Expert offers advice for setting realistic goals instead of resolutions , article"Resolutions, as we think of them today, are designed to fail,” said Samantha Harden, an associate professor in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. “They promote extreme change all at once versus lasting, meaningful adjustments. Burnout usually hits a month later in February. They also further endorse that where you are, who you are, and what you’re doing is insufficient. We need a mindset shift.”
Date: Jan 31, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine to host Black History Month panel focused on family health , articleThe special event, called Black Family Health, is Feb. 7 and part of the school's Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Series. Physicians across a range of specialties will provide their expertise as it relates to family health and answer audience questions.
Date: Jan 31, 2023 -
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Veterinary student Alex Marsh arrives on campus after deep immersion in tropical rainforest research , articleHandling scores of tropical snakes isn’t a prerequisite for entry into the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. But Marsh already has impressive credentials and experience researching wildlife in the Amazon rainforest of Peru.
Date: Jan 31, 2023 -
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Public health expert says annual COVID-19 vaccine will be an important disease prevention tool , articleLisa M. Lee, a professor of public health at Virginia Tech, provides perspective on the FDA plan to have individuals receive a single bivalent COVID-19 shot each year, just like flu shots). An epidemiologist, bioethicist, and ethics educator, Lee worked for more than 25 years in public health and ethics, including 14 years at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Date: Jan 31, 2023 -
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M.A. Saghai Maroof named fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science , articleMaroof, a professor in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, has made fundamental contributions to plant genetics.
Date: Jan 31, 2023 -
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Generative AI poised to change the way we live according to experts , articleLike big technological leaps before it, Generative AI applications like ChatGP will change the way we live – offering both rewards and risks, say Virginia Tech experts.
Date: Jan 31, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech earns Best Universities for Commuters designation , articleVirginia Tech is among a select group of universities in the U.S. that have achieved the organization's national standard of excellence in providing an array of commuter benefits to faculty, staff, and students.
Date: Jan 31, 2023 -
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Much of Northeast U.S. experiences “snow drought,” expert explains why , articleThere’s been plenty of moisture, but a lack of cold air has resulted in a “snow drought” in many East Coast cities. Looking ahead to February and March, Ellis reviewed models and said they do not suggest much of a pattern change. He expects it to be warmer than normal in the eastern United States with a very slight lean toward wetter than normal conditions.
Date: Jan 30, 2023 -
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Trail signs, wildfires, and alien-abducted cows , articleForestry students bring hands-on educational experiences to area classrooms through a collaborative internship program.
Date: Jan 30, 2023 -
General ItemCenter for Autism Research announces biennial spring conference Date: Jan 28, 2023
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Virginia Cooperative Extension recognized for collaborative project with Virginia Department of Forestry , articleVirginia’s Generation NEXT project, a collaboration between Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Department of Forestry, was recently recognized by the National Woodland Owners Association for its work with family forestland owners.
Date: Jan 27, 2023
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