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CDAC, descendants shape Reynolds Homestead memorial path , articleA new collaboration is bringing descendants, students, and community partners together to interpret a complex past and create a space for learning, reflection, and connection.
Date: Mar 18, 2026 - -
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Nominations open for engaged scholarship awards, workshops Date: Mar 12, 2026 - -
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Executive master’s degree takes working professionals global — and back to lead , articleKathy Hager completed the Executive Master of Natural Resources while working full time, gaining international experience and leadership insight she now brings back to her role in Outreach and International Affairs.
Date: Mar 12, 2026 - -
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Middle school students explore the future of agriculture through STEM , articleVirginia Tech’s Southwest Center and regional partners are introducing middle school students to the science and technology behind modern agriculture through hands-on activities — helping spark early interest in the next generation of agricultural innovators.
Date: Mar 12, 2026 - -
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Panel discussion explores barriers to education for displaced peopleThe Spring 2026 Global Development Discussion Series welcomes panelists from the Center for Refugee, Migrant, and Displacement Studies and Elimisha Kakuma for a conversation on the challenges facing displaced learners.
Date: Mar 11, 2026 - -
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Recovery Ecosystems Conference highlights transdisciplinary approach to addiction recovery , articleResearchers, practitioners, and community leaders gather in Roanoke to share strategies and strengthen partnerships supporting recovery across Appalachia.
Date: Mar 11, 2026 - -
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Students design community-centered, flood-resilient landscapes on Virginia’s coast , articleThrough design, research, and community engagement, landscape architecture students reimagined how coastal landscapes can adapt to rising water and evolving needs.
Date: Mar 09, 2026 - -
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Partnership supports community-led growth across the Alleghany Highlands , articleWorking alongside local leaders, the Center for Economic and Community Engagement applies university expertise to help turn regional priorities into action.
Date: Mar 09, 2026 - -
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Study underscores Virginia Creeper Trail’s role in Southwest Virginia economy , articleThe popular 34-mile rail trail generates more than $61 million annually and supports hundreds of jobs across four counties, reflecting its vital role in the region’s economy as communities rebuild after Hurricane Helene.
Date: Mar 05, 2026 - -
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International spouses find belonging at Virginia Tech , articleThrough the Language and Culture Institute, spouses of students and employees gain more than English skills. They build confidence, community, and new pathways for the future.
Date: Mar 03, 2026 - -
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Catawba Sustainability Center grows as hub for applied research , articleMatthew Wagner, who previously worked on the Roanoke County farm as an agricultural technician, will help sustain the center as a hands-on hub for student learning, faculty research, and community partnerships.
Date: Feb 27, 2026 - -
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Vibrant Virginia grant builds lasting partnerships to address opioid crisis , articleThe seed grant, designed to support place-based collaborations between faculty and communities, helped build trusted partnerships that expanded into a coordinated effort to reduce harm and support recovery in the New River and Roanoke valleys.
Date: Feb 25, 2026 -
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