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Virginia Tech to honor nearly 8,000 graduates in commencement ceremonies , articleVirginia Tech will begin a week-long celebration of graduating seniors and graduate students along with their families. The university will host commencement ceremonies at various locations through Sunday. Those commencement ceremonies begin Wednesday with three colleges holding events, starting with the Graduate School’s ceremony at 10 a.m. ET at Cassell Coliseum
Date: May 03, 2024 -
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With grant, students launch podcasts on mental health, substance abuse stigmas , articleSchool of Communication students launched a series of podcasts that use authentic conversations to increase awareness of mental health and substance abuse issues.
Date: May 03, 2024 -
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Anthony Kwame Harrison named Alumni Distinguished Professor , articleHarrison’s extraordinary success in the classroom is marked by much more than what he has accomplished. It’s found in how he makes his students feel.
Date: May 03, 2024 -
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VMCVM Student Spotlight: Marquis Harper , articleMarquis Harper, a DVM student at VMCVM specializing in Food Animal track and set to graduate in 2024, was inspired by his rural upbringing and mentor Dr. Allen Cannedy to pursue veterinary medicine. Focused on large animal care, Harper is eager to champion increased representation and advocacy within the veterinary field post-graduation.
Date: May 03, 2024 -
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Class of 2024: Top veterinary graduate Alexandra Reddy finds unexpected path to pathology studies , articleReddy found her way to the veterinary college through science coursework during her high school and undergraduate years. "I love learning about these issues because I want to help the animals that they impact, not because I love soil biology or water chemistry or things like that," she said.
Date: May 03, 2024 -
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Class of 2024: Megan Pollok works internationally to increase food security , articleAt home and abroad, Pollok is helping communities create sustainable food systems.
Date: May 02, 2024 -
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Class of 2024: Reid Johnke finds a rock solid passion for mining , articleReid Johnke is the outstanding senior for the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering. Throughout his time at Virginia Tech, Johnke has taken advantage of the many opportunities for internships in the mining department. He plans to go into the industry upon graduation.
Date: May 02, 2024 -
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Class of 2024: Medical student prepares to bring public health to primary care in Southwest Virginia , articleAfter serving as an epidemiologist, Lauren "LB" Canary entered medical school with a desire to help those less fortunate and has made quite an impact along the way.
Date: May 02, 2024 -
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Class of 2024: Claudia Budzyn named Outstanding Honors College senior , articleBudzyn has established a firmly impressive list of accomplishments: She has been published in the Philologia Undergraduate Research Journal, received multiple research grants, studied and volunteered in 15 countries, completed internships, and held numerous leadership positions on campus.
Date: May 02, 2024 -
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Third annual Yee Prize for musical composition names student winners , articleThe three winning student composers — Brianna Magill, Caroline Flynn, and Austin Sherwood — received grants of $500, $250, and $100, respectiviely.
Date: May 02, 2024 -
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Cyril Clarke receives 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award from LSU School of Veterinary Medicine , articleClarke, executive vice president and provost at Virginia Tech, is only the second recipient of LSU’s Distinguished Alumnus Award for Ph.D. graduates.
Date: May 01, 2024 -
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Class of 2024: Zichong ‘Zach’ Guo shifts from language lessons to livestock , articleGuo 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 -
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Class of 2024: Grace Kennedy finds purpose in promoting health awareness , articleThe Phi Kappa Phi Medallion award recipient, Kennedy distinguished herself not only through her outstanding academic achievements but also through her ability to integrate supporting the local community and an intense lacrosse sports team schedule.
Date: May 01, 2024 -
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Veterinary college recognizes excellence during 2024 faculty awards , articleThe veterinary college recently held its annual faculty awards reception to celebrate and recognize the exceptional contributions of its faculty members.
Date: May 01, 2024 -
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Class of 2024: Jenny Li named Outstanding Senior for the Bradley Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering , articleJenny Li’s life has been full of firsts: first-born child to Chinese immigrants; first cohort member of the Virginia Tech Pathways for Future Engineers Program, and first-generation college student. Now, she can add another first to her list – being named the 2024 Outstanding Senior by the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Date: Apr 30, 2024 -
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Class of 2024: Jack Micallef leaves his creative mark on University Libraries , articleMicallef, University Libraries’ student social media production assistant, used his creativity, drive, and communication skills to help create social media content that appealed to his peers while earning a degree in packaging systems and design.
Date: Apr 30, 2024 -
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Speaker to share powerful life lessons with medical school graduates , articleBrian Unwin will share reflections with the soon-to-be doctors about health, happiness, and the importance of a personal narrative.
Date: Apr 30, 2024 -
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Finding success as a nontraditional student , articleBeka 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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Class of 2024: Malasia Cherry named Outstanding Senior for the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design , articleA skilled storyteller with a passion for video games, Cherry plans to pursue a career in animation.
Date: Apr 29, 2024 -
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Patricia 'Patty' Raun named Alumni Distinguished Professor , articleUsing the tools of theatre to develop communication skills in science and technology professionals, Raun’s impact on education transcends disciplines and borders.
Date: Apr 29, 2024
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