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Communications expert discusses sports fandom, sexism and the Taylor Swift effect , articleThe involvement of Taylor Swift this NFL season has highlighted disparities in sports communities among fans. Shifts in cultural norms surrounding sports and the media have left some fans feeling resistant to change. Virginia Tech communications expert Megan Duncan shares her insight on sexism in sports communities.
Date: Feb 08, 2024 -
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Veterinary college helps keep an equine athlete at the top of his game , articleTurbo, a 20-year-old Lusitano, thrives in the elite world of dressage through to the diligence of his owner, riders, farrier, and veterinary care team.
Date: Feb 08, 2024 -
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Rhetorik turns insecurities into art and travels a path from Virginia Tech to music sensation , articleChase Marchetti '13, who performs as Rhetorik, has spent the past decade as a DJ with the popular hip-hop artist Logic.
Date: Feb 08, 2024 -
Video ItemFollowing the signs: Virginia Tech student nurtures learning bond with 2-year-old , video
Senior Margaret Buxton has always been fascinated by language. A student in the Department of Human Development and Family Science, Buxton is also passionate about early childhood education. This school year, she met a 2-year-old boy named Bennett, who is deaf and only able to hear with the aid of cochlear implants. His parents want him to learn sign language so that he is capable of full communication when he isn’t wearing the implants, and so that he will feel more connected to others in the deaf community. So, Buxton decided to learn American Sign Language herself, to best serve Bennett and future students who practice ASL.
Date: Feb 08, 2024 -
General ItemNominations open for Principles of Community Awards 2024
The award series recognizes members of the Virginia Tech community who exemplify the Principles of Community and have demonstrated an active commitment to Inclusion and Diversity at Virginia Tech. This year, the university will present awards to individuals, departments, groups, and or initiatives.
Date: Feb 08, 2024 -
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Andrew Seibel signs off as national FFA president , articleAfter spending the past year leading the largest student-run organization in the nation, Andrew Seibel is back at Virginia Tech.
Date: Feb 07, 2024 -
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Industry leaders inducted into the 2023 Livestock Hall of Fame , articleThe five new inductees’ portraits joined those of 86 other Hall of Famers dispalyed in the Virginia Tech Alphin-Stuart Livestock Arena on Plantation Road in Blacksburg.
Date: Feb 07, 2024 -
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Forensic science combats wildlife trafficking , articleA $2.6 million grant will fund a new wildlife forensic center in Botswana as part of Virginia Tech’s ongoing collaborations with the government of the Republic of Botswana to foster conservation and global research initiatives in Africa.
Date: Feb 06, 2024 -
Video ItemArchitecture students focus on impact-oriented designs for "Appalachian Futures Lab" , video
Throughout the semester, students will visit the town of Pocahontas, Virginia. The goal is to interact with community groups, document all aspects of structures around the town with photos and drawings, conduct research, and create designs for the community to use for grant proposals.
Date: Feb 05, 2024 -
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Super Bowl experts: The big game, Taylor Swift's impact, a new era of ads, healthy eats, and more , articleFor most people, the Super Bowl isn’t just about the game. For many, the food and entertainment take center stage. Ahead of the big game, Virginia Tech experts can speak on a variety of topics, including Taylor Swift's impact on the NFL and gender bias, a new era of marketing, gambling, healthy snacks, and more.
Date: Feb 05, 2024 -
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William A. Hazel Family Foundation honored as 2024 Friend of Virginia 4-H , articleThe William A. Hazel Family Foundation was recognized for helping create an after-school program for children in Fauquier County.
Date: Feb 05, 2024 -
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Expert provides food safety tips following charcuterie meat Salmonella outbreak , articleWhether it’s building out a big spread for the Super Bowl or planning a Valentine’s Day meal, lots of people will be heading to the store these next few weeks to stock up on food. One item many might be considering is charcuterie. A recent Salmonella outbreak linked to charcuterie meats has raised some concerns, but Virginia Tech food safety expert Katheryn Parraga-Estrada explains that not all charcuterie products are involved in this outbreak and offers tips for selecting the right meats.
Date: Feb 05, 2024 -
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New steering committee to guide Virginia Tech Global Distinction , articleThe steering committee will examine how Virginia Tech’s investments and policies can advance the priority in alignment with the university’s broader goals.
Date: Feb 05, 2024 -
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Forging the global land-grant mission , articleVirginia Tech President Tim Sands traveled to Botswana to meet with President Eric Mokgweetsi Keabetswe Masisi and celebrate the expansion of collaborative projects as part of Virginia Tech’s efforts to expand the land-grant mission globally.
Date: Feb 05, 2024 -
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Chocolate and candy: The hidden Valentine's Day dangers to your pet's health , articleAs Valentine's Day approaches, you may be planning to enjoy some chocolates and candies. While these sweet treats delight us, they can pose significant risks to our pets. Understanding what's enjoyable for us but might be harmful for our furry friends is important during this sweet holiday.
Date: Feb 05, 2024 -
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Students find 'hidden figures' in computing , articleHidden figures, an open source database for research, is part of a Department of Computer Science initiative called Broadening Undergraduate Research Groups in Systems, formed to help undergraduates gain hands-on skills and experience.
Date: Feb 02, 2024 -
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Dietitian offers advice for healthy snacking on Superbowl Sunday , articleThe Big Game is coming, and you may well feel the need to strategize what those gathering before your television will get to munch on. Kristen Chang, a registered dietitian with the Virginia Tech Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, has tips for every stage of your snack preparation.
Date: Feb 02, 2024 -
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The power of mentorship , articleAfter deciding to change her career aspirations, Alana Davis found her true passion through mentorship and now pays it forward.
Date: Feb 02, 2024 -
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Free presentation to focus on Roanoke’s Black medical history Date: Feb 01, 2024 -
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Ozzie Abaye honored for national teaching excellence in food and agricultural sciences , articleAbaye's award recognizes over 30 years as a beloved educator who provides numerous global and hands-on learning experiences to students.
Date: Feb 01, 2024
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