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Article ItemDwyn Taylor named Virginia Tech’s next vice president for campus planning, infrastructure, and facilities , article
Taylor joined the university in 2016 and currently serves as assistant vice president for capital construction. The university’s capital construction portfolio has a total value exceeding $1 billion and consists of 20+ projects with locations throughout Virginia.
Date: May 14, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Innovation Campus announces director of veterans center , article
Deborah Bradbard brings over two decades of professional experience working with military and military-connected communities.
Date: May 14, 2024 -
Video ItemCelebrating our graduates of Spring 2024 , video
A recap of the main university spring 2024 commencement exercises in Blacksburg, Roanoke, and Washington D.C.
Date: May 13, 2024 -
Video ItemGraduates honored at spring commencement in Northern Virginia , video
Master’s and Ph.D. candidates were honored and celebrated at the spring Graduate School Commencement for the greater Washington D.C. area.
Date: May 13, 2024 -
Article ItemCommencement ceremonies recognize academic achievement , article
Graduates and their families were recognized at multiple ceremonies throughout the week in Blacksburg, culminating with the University Commencement Ceremony on May 10.
Date: May 10, 2024 -
Article ItemRoberta S. 'Robin' Russell honored with emerita status , article
A member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 40 years, Russell made significant contributions in the fields of operations and supply chain management, health care quality and service operations. She served as interim dean of the Pamplin College of Business from 2022-23.
Date: May 07, 2024 -
Article ItemArthur Keown honored with emeritus status , article
A member of the Virginia Tech community for 49 years, Keown designed and taught a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses ranging across the finance curriculum, placing strong emphasis on program development and academic support for student athletes, financial wellness, and literacy for all students.
Date: May 07, 2024 -
Article ItemCliff Ragsdale honored with emeritus status , article
A member of the Virginia Tech community since 1990, Ragsdale made significant contributions in the fields of management science and operations management.
Date: May 07, 2024 -
Article ItemPamplin College of Business honors its 2024 Students of Distinction , article
Among the honors bestowed by Pamplin College of Business were the Outstanding Pamplin Senior Award, H. H. Mitchell Outstanding Leadership Award, College Service Award, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Excellence Award, Dean’s Advisory Board of Students President Recognition, as well as the First Honors Graduates.
Date: May 07, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech graduate, May Mobility research and policy leader to speak at D.C. area commencement , article
The 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 -
Video ItemAffinity Groups celebrate student achievement in Northern Virginia , video
The second annual Affinity Groups Cultural Achievement Ceremony celebrates the end of the year and the accomplishments of graduating master’s and Ph.D. students who identify with the following communities: Asian, Black, First-Generation, GRAD Parents, Latinx, Veterans, and Women in TECH. The Golden Geese Award was also presented for outstanding mentoring to Katrina Colucci Chang, Ariel Ahram, and Deepanshi Behal. The affinity groups were established in 2021 to foster environments of support and create a forum for the exchange of ideas, cultural awareness, and resources to support degree completion and professional development goals.
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 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: Andreea Sistrunk graduates with a Ph.D., a life lesson, and a motto to live by , article
For her dissertation, Sistrunk worked on the human-computer interaction aspect of software that allows stakeholders to experiment with redrawing public school boundaries.
Date: May 06, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech to honor nearly 8,000 graduates in commencement ceremonies , article
Virginia 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 -
Article ItemCybersecurity activity book aims to teach children about online safety , article
Faculty from the Virginia Tech National Security Institute developed “Cyber Snackz Adventures in Cybersecurity.” The activity book teaches elementary school students about internet safety in an age-appropriate, fun and educational way using engaging activities and coloring pages.
Date: Apr 30, 2024 -
Article Item'Curious Conversations' podcast: Courtney Sexton talks about the human-dog relationship , article
Sexton shared the origins of the dog-human relationship, how the animals have adapted and become more attune to human needs, and their role in helping researchers learn more about human health.
Date: Apr 29, 2024 -
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Video ItemInaugural class of fellows celebrate completion of Institute for Leadership in Technology program , video
The Virginia Tech Center for Humanities celebrated the inaugural class of 2024 Institute for Leadership in Technology fellows with a ceremony in Arlington April 25. After seven months of rigorous coursework, the cohort earned an Executive Leadership Certificate from Virginia Tech.
Date: Apr 26, 2024 -
Article ItemKen Smith honored with emeritus status , article
Smith, 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 -
Article ItemState leaders appointed to semiconductor alliance steering committee , article
Joe Benevento, Swanka Burnette, Sean Mallon, and Raul “Danny” Vargas bring a wealth of expertise and experience to VAST, reinforcing its commitment to advancing semiconductor technology in the region and beyond.
Date: Apr 22, 2024
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