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A message from President Tim Sands , articleVirginia Tech strongly supports free speech, even when the content of that speech may be disagreeable to some. However, those rights do not extend beyond the point where they interfere with the rights of others, violate our policies, the Code of Virginia, or federal laws and/or create a threat to safety for others.
Date: Apr 29, 2024 -
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Membership in Action Collaborative marks milestone for sexual violence prevention work , articleThe National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has accepted Virginia Tech into the Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education. The peer network is dedicated to making higher education a safer environment in which to work and learn.
Date: Apr 26, 2024 -
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National Academy of Sciences to honor Robert J. Bodnar, Shuhai XiaoMembership into the National Academy is a widely accepted mark of excellence in science and is considered one of the highest honors that a scientist can receive.
Date: Apr 25, 2024 -
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Octo CEO to deliver 2024 commencement address , articleMehul Sanghani, a Virginia Tech alum, founded the technology and consulting firm that focuses on using emerging technologies to help the federal government solve problems. He will speak at Virginia Tech’s University Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 10.
Date: Apr 16, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors sets tuition and fees for 2024-25 , articleThe board approved a 2.9 percent increase in tuition for resident and nonresident undergraduate students for the 2024-25 year after considerable discussion and deliberation to seek a balance between access and affordability to the students and families who must bear this cost with preserving the quality of a Virginia Tech degree.
Date: Apr 09, 2024 -
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Board of Visitors sets tuition and fees, honors three faculty members as Alumni Distinguished Professors , articleAnthony Kwame Harrison, Raman Kumar, and Patricia Raun were recognized with the preeminent faculty appointment that demonstrates extraordinary accomplishments and academic citizenship through substantive scholarly contributions across all three of Virginia Tech’s core mission areas of teaching, research or creative activity, and engagement.
Date: Apr 09, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech graduate programs receive top rankings from U.S. News & World Report , articleThe ongoing commitment to research, teaching, and engagement continue to be reflected in university rankings, as several of Virginia Tech's graduate programs were rated highly in the latest U.S. News & World Report’s annual graduate school rankings released Tuesday.
Date: Apr 08, 2024 -
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Five employees receive President’s Award for Excellence , articleFifteen employees were nominated and recognized for the 2024 President’s Award for Excellence on April 2, where President Tim Sands announced five winners.
Date: Apr 03, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors to meet April 8-9 , articleDuring the two-day meeting, board members will receive reports or updates on the university’s Global Distinction initiative, information technology, and agricultural facilities, and will consider a resolution on 2024-25 tuition and fee rates.
Date: Mar 29, 2024 -
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Sen. Mark Warner convenes biotech leaders in Roanoke and New River valleys , articleKey university and industry players gathered at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC to discuss research, economic development, and a vision for Virginia’s proposed research triangle.
Date: Mar 28, 2024 -
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Board of Visitors to consider 2024-25 tuition and fees at April 9 meeting; virtual public comment opportunity scheduled for March 26 , articleIn advance of the April board meeting, Virginia Tech will provide a virtual public comment opportunity on Tuesday, March 26, at 11 a.m.
Date: Mar 08, 2024 -
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Supporting caregivers through a national child care crisis , articleOver the last three years, Virginia Tech has explored new ways to expand child care options for caregiving employees and students through the Early Childhood Education Initiatives. Since last fall, the university expanded partnerships with two more child care centers and began offering discounts toward au pair services through Cultural Care Au Pair.
Date: Mar 01, 2024 -
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Title IX 2022-23 annual report now available , articleA message from Title IX Coordinator Katie Polidoro.
Date: Feb 28, 2024 -
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Tracy Vosburgh, vice president for communications and marketing, to retire July 1; Mark Owczarski to serve in interim role , articleUnder Vosburgh's leadership, Virginia Tech launched a refreshed brand and visual identity as part of a broader effort to elevate the university's global reputation.
Date: Feb 27, 2024 -
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Record-breaking Giving Day is a win for Hokies everywhere , articleIn an inspiring display of community spirit and generosity, more than 18,900 Hokies raised more than $13 million for this year’s Giving Day. The event broke records and crushed last year's totals.
Date: Feb 22, 2024 -
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Giving Day starts today at noon EST , articleIt’s time to celebrate what it means to be a Hokie. Join Hokies around the world like Anna Hawthorne from Melbourne, Australia, in making a difference on Giving Day.
Date: Feb 21, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech to extend admissions deposit deadline for first-year students to May 15 , articleDue to a delay in the launch of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid process, colleges and universities are unable to receive student data until mid-March, impacting their abilities to provide complete information on financial aid packages in a timely manner.
Date: Feb 12, 2024 -
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President’s address spotlights how study abroad helps Hokies broaden their horizons , articleDuring the State of the University address, President Tim Sands’ interview two students at the Steger Center for International Scholarship in Switzerland offered a glimpse into the powerful effect of study abroad.
Date: Feb 09, 2024 -
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Global Distinction, Virginia Tech Advantage main topics in 2024 State of the University Address , article“Great opportunities and challenges lie ahead,” Virginia Tech President Tim Sands said. “The state of our university is strong, hopeful, and committed to our mission.”
Date: Feb 07, 2024 -
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Lutz Awards to reward and incentivize world-class research , articleThe Jacob A. Lutz III Awards for Eminent Scholars Endowment will fund the the Jacob A. Lutz III Presidential Awards for Research Distinction for four faculty members annually. Each of the awards will recognize long-term, substantive contributions to research and creative scholarship across the faculty’s career.
Date: Feb 07, 2024
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