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Article ItemOff-campus internships build skills while developing talent pipelines for local businesses , article
Students are gaining practical experience, honing their skills, and finding career opportunities in Southwest Virginia and beyond. Local employers, meanwhile, gain fresh perspectives, access to highly motivated and educated workers and the opportunity to mentor and shape the next generation of professionals.
Date: Jul 24, 2024 -
Article ItemPamplin’s DEIB Around the World embodies vision of Virginia Tech’s Beyond Boundaries , article
The program recently concluded its annual journey to Riva San Vitale, Switzerland, achieving a milestone in the personal and professional growth of the 20 undergraduate students selected to participate.
Date: Jul 23, 2024 -
Article ItemIn the British Isles, students find new routes to pursue agriculture passions , article
A study abroad experience exploring policies, practices, and livestock in the United Kingdom and Ireland was eye-opening for 26 students studying animal and poultry sciences. The experience inspired many to consider new possibilities for their future careers, graduate degrees, and travel opportunities.
Date: Jul 18, 2024 -
Article ItemStudents explore evolutionary marvels during a journey to the Galápagos Islands , article
Fifteen undergraduate students spent their spring break being inspired by the living laboratory of Charles Darwin.
Date: Jul 18, 2024 -
Article ItemIn memoriam: Artist and philanthropist Patricia Buckley Moss , article
Noted artist and philanthropist Patricia Buckley Moss died July 13 surrounded by her family. In recognition of her commitment to the university and her prominence as an artist and advocate for arts education, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors named the Moss Arts Center in her honor in 2013.
Date: Jul 16, 2024 -
Article ItemSteger Center immerses students in global community to build ‘passione’ for learning , article
Kicking off a busy summer at the university’s study abroad hub in southern Switzerland, the inaugural meeting of the center’s new advisory council aimed to broaden opportunities for students and faculty to study, conduct research, and engage with the community.
Date: Jul 15, 2024 -
Article ItemInternational exchange in Chile provides veterinary students with research, clinical experience , article
The collaboration between the Austral University of Chile and the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine began in 1996 and has since expanded to other colleges across Virginia Tech.
Date: Jul 08, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech leads international collaboration to enhance infrastructure resilience in India , article
The Center for International Research, Education, and Development has assembled a transdisciplinary team from Blacksburg and India to develop a new generation of infrastructure professionals.
Date: Jul 02, 2024 -
Article ItemAI-powered app helps farmers in Bangladesh detect and manage pests , article
Utilizing artificial intelligence for real-time pest and disease detection, the app aims to improve access to integrated pest management strategies for Bangladeshi farmers, helping them protect their crops and livelihoods while reducing reliance on chemical pesticides.
Date: Jun 26, 2024 -
Article ItemCommunity leaders find connection and support at first-ever Small Towns Conference , article
A partnership between the university and the Virginia Municipal League brings town leaders from across the commonwealth to the Virginia Tech Southwest Center in Abingdon to cultivate more robust relationships and bolster rural communities.
Date: Jun 24, 2024 -
Article ItemVenkat Sridhar to support global food and water security as a National Academies Jefferson Science Fellow , article
Sridhar will share his expertise in global water resource management to impact federal policy through a fellowship awarded by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
Date: Jun 24, 2024 -
Article ItemPrograms inspire tomorrow’s scientists today , article
As an investment institute, the Fralin Life Sciences Institute has been stimulating young minds about science for 16 years through its education and outreach programs geared toward children ages 9-12.
Date: Jun 17, 2024
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