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Brian Kleiner named to National Academy of Construction , article
Kleiner, the Vorster-Kleiner Director of the Myers-Lawson School of Construction, was recognized for his contributions to health, well-being, and safety in construction and for his leadership in construction education and research.
Date: Jul 03, 2025 -

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Leaders in advising and First-Year Experiences program retire after decades of service to students , article
Leaders in advising and First-Year Experiences program retire after decades of service to students
Date: Jun 10, 2025 -
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Experts available: Tariff math, avoiding ticks, northern lights return, lifesaving dog blood transfusions, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available this week on topics including the two sides of tariffs, tips to avoid summer ticks, Senate pushback to the tax cut and border bill, the return of the northern lights, life-saving dog blood transfusions, and more.
Date: Jun 02, 2025 -

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Virginia Tech expert tells legislators that innovation could drive down housing costs in U.S. , article
Andrew McCoy, professor in the Myers-Lawson School of Construction, testified before a U.S. House subcommittee about how emerging construction technologies, paired with forward-thinking policy, can curb the housing crisis.
Date: May 28, 2025 -
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College of Architecture, Arts, and Design faculty tackle real-world challenges through research and creativity , article
Faculty are using college-funded research grants to develop innovative, community-focused projects that aim to improve everyday life through creative technology and collaboration.
Date: May 22, 2025 -
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Second cohort of Dean's Fellows advances College of Engineering strategic plan , article
Over the past year, 17 faculty members were given an inside look at how to create large-scale, transdisciplinary research centers with the potential for big impact.
Date: May 19, 2025 -
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Experts available: Air travel concerns, AI scams, papal conclave begins this week, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news including., air travel anxiety, AI-enhanced scams, the conclave, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: May 05, 2025 -
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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors names new student representatives for 2025-26 , article
Thomas Feely and Katherine “Katie” Drinkwater will serve as undergraduate and graduate/professional student representatives, respectively. These representatives act as important liaisons between the university’s governing board and the broader student population.
Date: May 02, 2025 -