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Article ItemClass of 2024: Andreea Sistrunk learned from moments of struggle , article
Andreea Sistrunk said she wants to pursue research that leverages data analytics, machine learning, and statistical methods to better our understanding of user behavior, preferences, and interactions with digital systems. These insights would be invaluable for HCI researchers and designers.
Date: May 07, 2024 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: Former Marine Seth Bagbey found home among Hokies , article
After four years serving his country, the wildlife conservation major embraced Ut Prosim — and the joys of Virginia Tech football — to find his place in Blacksburg.
Date: May 07, 2024 -
Article ItemVMCVM Student Spotlight: Olalere Ajala , article
Olalere Ajala, a Master of Public Health student specializing in Infectious Disease at Virginia Tech (class of 2024), hails from Lagos, Nigeria. Inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic, he pursued public health to balance healthcare with preventive measures and solutions. Olalere values the diverse insights at VMCVM and looks forward to the impact of the 'One Health' approach on public health. He cherishes cooking and the teachings of his mother, who instilled in him patience and kindness.
Date: May 07, 2024 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: Jillian Sasso turns a passion for history into a career path , article
Sasso's experience at Virginia Tech changed for the better when she decided to pursue her childhood passion - history.
Date: May 06, 2024 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: Yannick Pleimling named Outstanding Senior for the College of Science , article
Pleimling has forged connections through science and developed an extensive research portfolio of his own throughout his undergraduate education.
Date: May 06, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech graduate, May Mobility research and policy leader to speak at D.C. area commencement , article
The D.C. area ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts in Fairfax and will be livestreamed and available to watch on demand.
Date: May 06, 2024 -
Article Item'You are smart enough to be here' and other physics lessons from the 2024 College of Science commencement speaker , article
As a kid, Alma Robinson did not want to be a teacher. Now an award-winning advanced physics instructor and the 2024 College of Science commencement speaker, Robinson shaped her career around lessons that challenge assumptions.
Date: May 06, 2024 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: Julia Riley tackles challenges inside and outside of the classroom , article
“My journey at Virginia Tech has been an incredibly fulfilling one that continues to remind me that the unexpected parts of life can sometimes be the most rewarding," said Riley, the College of Engineering's Outstanding Senior.
Date: May 06, 2024 -
Article ItemRose Hu appointed head of the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering , article
The next-generation wireless expert brings nearly 30 years of research experience and will serve as the department’s first female head in its 135-year history.
Date: May 06, 2024 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: Andreea Sistrunk graduates with a Ph.D., a life lesson, and a motto to live by , article
For her dissertation, Sistrunk worked on the human-computer interaction aspect of software that allows stakeholders to experiment with redrawing public school boundaries.
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 ItemVirginia Tech to honor nearly 8,000 graduates in commencement ceremonies , article
Virginia 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 -
Article ItemWith grant, students launch podcasts on mental health, substance abuse stigmas , article
School 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 -
Article ItemAnthony Kwame Harrison named Alumni Distinguished Professor , article
Harrison’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 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: Top veterinary graduate Alexandra Reddy finds unexpected path to pathology studies , article
Reddy 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 -
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 -
Video ItemClass of 2024: Jack Micallef leaves legacy of creativity and social media savvy , video
Jack Micallef '24 spent the majority of his years at Virginia Tech creating social media content for University Libraries. The packaging systems and design major left his creative mark on the university, and he encourages all Hokies to step out of their comfort zones to discover new skills and opportunities.
Date: May 02, 2024 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: Reid Johnke finds a rock solid passion for mining , article
Reid 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 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: Medical student prepares to bring public health to primary care in Southwest Virginia , article
After 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 -
Article ItemVMCVM Student Spotlight: Marquis Harper , article
Marquis 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 02, 2024
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