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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Executive Committee to consider 2022-23 tuition and fees at meeting June 14 , articleThe Executive Committee of Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors will meet at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 14, at the Virginia Tech Richmond office to consider tuition and mandatory fees for the 2022-23 academic year.
Date: May 13, 2022 -
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Ella Atkins appointed head of the Kevin T. Crofton Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering , articleAtkins joins Virginia Tech from the University of Michigan, where she held the position of professor in aerospace engineering. Her research portfolio integrates artificial intelligence and robotics into aerospace applications and autonomous systems.
Date: May 13, 2022 -
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Timothy Bolton to speak at the 2022 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine commencement , articleAs members of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2022 approach the crossroads that transform them from students to doctors, Bolton, clinical assistant professor in small animal internal medicine is the 2022 commencement speaker, chosen to guide students during this celebratory - but also apprehensive - transition.
Date: May 11, 2022 -
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Class of 2022: Maggie-Jo Zeeman named Outstanding Senior for College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences , articleThe fashion merchandising and design major will start a job this fall with Ross Stores Inc. in New York City as an assistant buyer. But much like her college experience, Zeeman believes her dream career will emerge based on the choices she makes and the skills she learns along the way.
Date: May 11, 2022 -
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Class of 2022: Tahjere Lewis shares a family legacy , articleLewis employed Virginia Tech's thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem to continue a family commitment beyond graduation.
Date: May 11, 2022 -
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Class of 2022: Carla López Lloreda honored as College of Science's Outstanding Master’s Student , articleHurricane María was a turning point in the life of Carla López Lloreda, the 2022 Outstanding Master’s Student in the College of Science. Experiencing firsthand the devastation wrought by the hurricane – including weeks without water and months without power – she became even more motivated to make a difference through her research.
Date: May 10, 2022 -
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Class of 2022: Electrical engineering student sets sights on graduation, infinity, and beyond , articleKathryn Robertson will graduate from Virginia Tech with a degree in electrical engineering and then head to a job at NASA's Johnson Space Center as a full-time electronics engineer. She has known that she wanted to be an engineer since she was in the third grade.
Date: May 09, 2022 -
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Class of 2022: Kodua 'KD' Kwarteng flexes the versatility of computer science to find his path , articleKwarteng, a native of Ghana, is the first of his family to graduate with a bachelor's degree. It was not always an easy path or one he envisioned for himself. "The computer science program completely transformed the way I approach problems by forcing me to deeply consider constraints, costs, and ethics as they apply to any situation," he said.
Date: May 09, 2022 -
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Class of 2022: Jeff Cartzendafner prepares for a second career in veterinary medicine , articleCartzendafner had a career in clinical and research laboratories. But when he realized he needed a Ph.D. to further that work, he instead was drawn to a passion he’d had since age 5: veterinary medicine.
Date: May 09, 2022 -
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Class of 2022: Gwyneth Schloer tackles five degrees in five years , articleGwyneth Schloer is is receiving undergraduate degrees in mechanical engineering, economics, and Spanish. She is working toward two graduate degrees as well, while also working for Northrup Grumman.
Date: May 09, 2022 -
Video ItemStudents buzzing about hands-on learning , video
Virginia Tech students in James Wilson's Bees and Beekeeping course in the Department of Entomology are introduced to the care and management of honeybees. Students learn bee biology, the social organization of the honeybee colony, and colony management practices. Hands-on learning is key to bee management and helps students overcome fear of bees through proper safety gear and practices.
Date: May 06, 2022 -
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Class of 2022: Psychology’s Kameron Cummings named 2022 Outstanding Senior in College of Science , articleCummings, majoring in psychology with a double minor in disability studies and sociology, has been a star researcher during her four years at Virginia Tech.
Date: May 06, 2022 -
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Class of 2022: Kensley Bullins recognized as the Outstanding Senior for the College of Architecture and Urban Studies , articleBullins, a School of Visual Arts student, is recognized for her scholarship and service as the Outstanding Senior for the College of Architecture and Urban Studies.
Date: May 06, 2022 -
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Deputy White House social secretary to address College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences graduates , articleLiz Hart, a 2007 communication graduate, will address members of the Class of 2022 at the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences commencement ceremony on May 13.
Date: May 06, 2022 -
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Class of 2022: Experiences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences changed the trajectory of Kelli Gillespie’s life , article“The professors and opportunities I had in the college exposed me to things that hadn’t entered my mind before attending Virginia Tech. These changed my life and set me down the path on which I was meant to be,” Gillespie said.
Date: May 06, 2022 -
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Outstanding Senior and Teacher will speak at College of Natural Resources and Environment commencement , articleHonoring the college's tradition, Mariel Gomez, who will graduate with a degree in sustainable biomaterials, and Professor Chad Bolding, who teaches courses and conducts research in the area of forest operations (harvesting), will address graduates at the college's commencement on May 12.
Date: May 05, 2022 -
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Class of 2022: Julia Pimentel hopes to lead in the march to space , articleWith a job and an acceptance to graduate school secured, this high-achieving Hokie is crafting a career spanning aerospace, mechanical, and materials science and engineering.
Date: May 05, 2022 -
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Medical school’s Class of 2022 excels during pandemic despite significant changes in testing, clinical learning , articleThe ninth class of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine will graduate Saturday, May 7, at 9 a.m.
Date: May 05, 2022 -
Video ItemApplying Innovative and Sustainable Building Techniques , video
A combination of undergrad and graduate students in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies are designing and fabricating full scale mock-ups of a Greenhouse that is to showcase a multitude of innovative materials and building techniques including polycarbonate, wood fabric, ETFE & smart louvers, printed clay, a green roof, and solar panels. The studio, led by faculty members Kay Edge and Stefan Al, is intended to encourage students to combine sustainability, functionality, and beautiful architecture into a single project.
Date: May 04, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech students earn top prize at national collegiate real estate competition , articleIn their winning pitch, students from the Blackwood Program in Real Estate within the Pamplin College of Business evaluated a real-life, 160-acre site near Tampa, Florida, and delivered an innovative residential community development concept.
Date: May 04, 2022
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