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Alumnus Mehul Sanghani shares advice with the Class of 2024 , articleMehul Sanghani ’98 delivered the keynote address at Virginia Tech’s University Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 10. He shared four key pieces of advice.
Date: May 10, 2024 -
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Research aims to calculate the real cost of cybersecurity breaches , articleJoe Simpson of the Department of Management is working with Pamplin alum and Hive Systems founder Alex Nette on research to discover the real cost of cybersecurity breaches.
Date: May 10, 2024 -
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Two by two: Six feral foals recover under care of equine hospital clinicians and staff , articleTreating a sick foal is a challenge in itself but when they arrive one after the other in quick succession and are completely unhandled feral foals it adds a whole different level of complexity! Six weanling foals were transported to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) for emergency evaluation and treatment after being purchased at an auction by Colby’s Crew Rescue, based in Keswick, Virginia.
Date: May 08, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech graduate, May Mobility research and policy leader to speak at D.C. area commencement , articleThe D.C. area ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts in Fairfax and will be livestreamed and available to watch on demand.
Date: May 06, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech will honor five alumni at commencement , articleDuring commencement exercises, the following awards will be presented: the Ut Prosim Medal, the University Distinguished Achievement Award, and the Alumni Distinguished Service Award.
Date: May 06, 2024 -
Video ItemSteven Bathiche: Virginia Tech Alumnus and Inventor of the Microsoft Surface , video
Since the turn of the millennium, Virginia Tech alumnus Steven Bathiche, has led the Microsoft Applied Sciences Research Group in creating new, revolutionary technologies. In 2007 he invented the first Surface device, which started out as a tabletop computer before evolving into the handheld tablets used by many. His multidisciplinary team continues to innovate and design using artificial intelligence tools for staple Windows software, like Teams and Copilot.
Date: May 06, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech to honor nearly 8,000 graduates in commencement ceremonies , articleVirginia Tech will begin a week-long celebration of graduating seniors and graduate students along with their families. The university will host commencement ceremonies at various locations through Sunday. Those commencement ceremonies begin Wednesday with three colleges holding events, starting with the Graduate School’s ceremony at 10 a.m. ET at Cassell Coliseum
Date: May 03, 2024 -
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Interim Vice President for Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities Bob Broyden to retire , articleBob Broyden will retire after 30 years of service. The Southwest Virginia native and Hokie alumnus championed the responsible and effective stewardship of university resources to achieve Virginia Tech’s strategic vision.
Date: May 03, 2024 -
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Veterinary college recognizes excellence during 2024 faculty awards , articleThe veterinary college recently held its annual faculty awards reception to celebrate and recognize the exceptional contributions of its faculty members.
Date: May 01, 2024 -
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The first Hokie and Proud Weekend was a success , articleHokie Nation celebrated pride and progress at the inaugural Hokie and Proud Weekend April 5-7. The event was a chance to unite as a community for a weekend of inclusivity, connection, and celebration.
Date: Apr 30, 2024 -
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Margie Lee's research on how chickens fight salmonella offers clues to help other animals and humans , articleVeterinary college associate dean's research has uncovered the secrets of the chicken’s microbiome and changed the way the poultry industry tackles salmonella.
Date: Apr 29, 2024 -
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Ken Smith honored with emeritus status , articleSmith, who served the Virginia Tech community for more than 26 years in the Office of Budget and Financial Planning, the Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost, and as chief operating officer of the Innovation Campus, became the chief operating officer of the Virginia Tech Foundation in August.
Date: Apr 26, 2024 -
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Alumni foster academic advancement through the Moraco Challenge , articleBy increasing the College of Engineering’s endowment, donors support junior faculty and graduate student research with immediate access to funding.
Date: Apr 26, 2024 -
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Taking a swing in world of landscape architecture , articleA trip to a national conference two years ago led to an internship for Connor Nguyen, and now that internship has helped Nguyen obtain a full-time position with a landscape architecture firm in Pinehurst, North Carolina, one of the nation's premier golf destinations.
Date: Apr 26, 2024 -
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Bevlee A. Watford to deliver College of Engineering commencement address as Distinguished Alumni Speaker , articleAfter a career of achievements and impact at Virginia Tech, Watford will share her insight on navigating life’s transitions before retiring this summer.
Date: Apr 25, 2024 -
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Study abroad experience in Panama gets well-connected boost , articleA new study abroad program provides students with opportunities to explore global logistics and infrastructure through exclusive access to influential leaders and real-world projects. The transformative experience, made possible by a well-connected alumna, showcases the value of combining academic rigor with intercultural learning.
Date: Apr 25, 2024 -
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Kelley Corvin named chief advancement officer for Corps of Cadets , articleCorvin will lead the corps’ advancement team in engaging alumni, family, and friends to support cadets with scholarship and experiential learning opportunities while increasing operational funding for the corps.
Date: Apr 25, 2024 -
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School of Communication alumna makes a difference in politics , articleTanushri Shankar is the chief of staff at Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a division of the nonprofit organization Everytown for Gun Safety.
Date: Apr 24, 2024 -
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Industry Leader Spotlight: Brandi Hicks '03 , articleHicks, a hospitality and tourism management major, fell in love with hotels during her time at Virginia Tech. Today, she’s vice president for business advisory and communication services at Marriott International.
Date: Apr 24, 2024
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