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Article ItemNeal Vines honored with emeritus status , article
A member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 24 years, Vines was an early leader in information technology at the state, regional, and national levels.
Date: May 14, 2024 -
Article ItemEric Wong honored with emeritus status , article
A member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 33 years, Wong made significant research contributions to poultry molecular biology focusing on the role of the intestine and yolk sac in nutrient uptake and host defense.
Date: May 14, 2024 -
Article ItemZachary Easton named H. E. and Elizabeth F. Alphin Professor of Agriculture and Life Sciences , article
A member of the Virginia Tech community since 2011, Easton’s scholarship focuses on hydrology, water quality, water management, and non-point source pollution.
Date: May 14, 2024 -
Article ItemMichael Persia named John W. Hancock Professor of Animal Sciences , article
A member of the Virginia Tech community since 2014, Persia’s scholarship focuses on the mechanisms of nutrient utilization in chickens and turkeys.
Date: May 14, 2024 -
Article ItemPeter J. Kennelly honored with emeritus status , article
Kennelly served as the head of the Department of Biochemistry for 11 years and made significant contributions to the field of biochemistry through his work in Archaea, focusing on signal transduction mechanisms.
Date: May 14, 2024 -
Article ItemDennis Dean honored with University Distinguished Professor Emeritus status , article
A former director of the Fralin Life Sciences Institute, Dean brought international visibility to the university by advancing the fundamental scientific understanding of mechanisms underlying nitrogen fixation and the biological processes that lead to the assembly of iron sulfur clusters.
Date: May 14, 2024 -
Article ItemAnton Baudoin honored with emeritus status , article
In 42 years at Virginia Tech, Baudin made significant contributions to research on grapevine diseases and fungicide resistance and taught or co-taught more than 3,900 students.
Date: May 14, 2024 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: A brush with illness opened Alex Solomon’s eyes to immunology research , article
After graduation, Solomon is headed to a Ph.D. program in immunology.
Date: May 14, 2024 -
Article ItemA hydrogen future could offer sustainable energy and economic growth for Appalachia , article
A $1.5 million grant will allow researchers to study the feasibility of underground hydrogen storage in already-depleted oil and gas fields throughout the region, bringing new economic and job opportunities.
Date: May 13, 2024 -
Article ItemMother’s Day brings flowers, floral expert lists favorites, shares how to make them last , article
Mother’s Day celebrations in the United States bring family together — and bring a lot of business to the floral industry, with flowers one of the most popular gifts. Floral design instructor Barbara Leshyn talks about what the holiday means for the floral industry, what kinds of flowers make the most popular gifts, and how to make those lovely bouquets last.
Date: May 09, 2024 -
General ItemWar Memorial Hall to reopen in August
Extensive renovations will enhance health and wellness offerings and academic excellence on Virginia Tech’s Blacksburg campus.
Date: May 08, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Soil Judging Team wins seventh national championship , article
The team beat out 24 competitors at the 2024 National Soil Judging Contest in Iowa.
Date: May 07, 2024 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: Cadet Shelby Stevens speaks softly and makes an impact , article
Raised by her family with a service mindset, Stevens started her Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets experience amidst COVID-19 restrictions in fall 2020 after taking a gap year to serve as an FFA state official.
Date: May 06, 2024 -
Article ItemExpert offers homeowners safety advice for yard equipment care to prevent injuries , article
Most equipment used in lawn care and landscaping is simple and straightforward to use. However, if it is not operated carefully, it has the potential for accidents and injuries. Virginia Tech professor Mike Goatley shares advice on making equipment safer.
Date: May 06, 2024 -
Article ItemExpert says fireflies aren’t going extinct, but their numbers are dwindling , article
For many people, fireflies lighting up backyards is a sign of summertime. The thrill of catching them in a jar and releasing them back into the wild is a childhood pastime. But if you have noticed a decline in fireflies over the years, you’re not alone. Virginia Tech entomologist Eric Day explains why climate and urban development are playing a big role in the decreasing numbers.
Date: May 06, 2024 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: For Shahed Sanuri, graduating is more than a moment in time , article
Shahed Sanuri sees graduation as a steppingstone to a career in the medical field.
Date: May 03, 2024 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: Megan Pollok works internationally to increase food security , article
At home and abroad, Pollok is helping communities create sustainable food systems.
Date: May 02, 2024 -
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Article ItemClass of 2024: Zichong ‘Zach’ Guo shifts from language lessons to livestock , article
Guo found his passion for agriculture and food science and cultivated a love for Virginia Tech through his start at the Language and Culture Institute.
Date: May 01, 2024 -
Article ItemFinding success as a nontraditional student , article
Beka Olson’s journey to obtaining her bachelor’s degree transpired over 11 years, four universities, and a myriad of various jobs. But as the 28-year-old agribusiness major will tell you, her circuitous path is what led her to Virginia Tech and discovering her purpose. This May, she will graduate from Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and continue to work as an assistant to a worldwide Instagram food influencer.
Date: Apr 29, 2024
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