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From concept to can: Inside ID Pro , videoAt Virginia Tech, students in the Interdisciplinary Projects (ID Pro) program are gaining real-world experience by working directly with industry partners. In this project, students collaborated with local company Wilderness Mountain Water, home to a rare flowing artesian water source, to tackle both engineering and branding challenges. From optimizing systems to designing a custom can and packaging for campus, students applied their skills across disciplines to bring ideas to life. This hands-on experience connects students from the College of Engineering, Food Science & Technology, and Creative Technologies with industry early in their academic journey, helping them build professional skills, take creative risks, and prepare for future careers. By working alongside faculty and industry experts, students learn what it takes to move a concept from idea to reality. See how collaboration, innovation, and experiential learning come together to shape the next generation of engineers and creators.
Date: Jun 04, 2026 - -
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Student research connects housing instability to children’s health , articleAs a student, Satya Fisher ’23, now a project manager for Habitat for Humanity, teamed up with Assistant Professor Jaeyong Yoo on research project that was recently published. Their findings showed that housing instability serves as a strong predictor of increased adverse childhood experiences and a greater likelihood of negative long-term health outcomes.
Date: Jun 01, 2026 - -
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Faculty members honored with emeritus title , articleThe Board of Visitors awarded the emeritus title to 10 faculty members at its last quarterly meeting.
Date: May 28, 2026 - -
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Imagining what’s next: Future-focused industrial design at Virginia Tech , videoIndustrial design students in the School of Design explore speculative, research-driven projects that anticipate human needs 20 years into the future through scenario building and prototyping. Led by Ben Kirkland, collegiate assistant professor, the course prepares students to design for what’s next — and to build their own futures in the field.
Date: May 27, 2026 - -
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Summer Arts Festival 2026 offers free performances and events , articlePresented by the School of Performing Arts and the Town of Blacksburg, the festival features music, theatre, film, and interactive arts experiences that highlight regional talent and foster community connection.
Date: May 26, 2026 - -
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Faculty members named to endowed chairs, professorships, and fellowships , articleThe Board of Visitors appointed nine faculty members to endowed chairs, professorships, and fellowships at its last quarterly meeting.
Date: May 21, 2026 - -
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Everyday Ut Prosim: How chemistry professor Amanda Morris serves at Wonder Universe , articleAt the children's museum in Christiansburg, Morris shares her love of STEM and her passion for play as learning.
Date: May 20, 2026 - -
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Joe Wheeler honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 32 years, Wheeler M.Arch. '98 made significant contributions through leadership in Solar Decathlon projects, advancing sustainable housing, technology integration, and interdisciplinary research addressing global design challenges.
Date: May 14, 2026 - -
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Susan Piedmont-Palladino awarded Robert L. Turner Chair in Urban Design , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 1991, Piedmont-Palladino M.Arch. '84 strengthened urban design education and public engagement through leadership of the Washington-Alexandria Architecture Center and influential scholarship shaping discourse on the built environment.
Date: May 14, 2026 - -
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James Jones named G.T. Ward Endowed Professor , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 1997, Jones founded the Center for High Performance Environments and led impactful research, teaching, and innovation in sustainable building performance, health, and wellness design.
Date: May 13, 2026 - -
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Michael Ermann named Reynolds Metals Endowed Professor , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 2001, Ermann advanced architectural education and practice through innovative teaching, the global impact of Amber Book, and influential research in architectural acoustics.
Date: May 13, 2026 - -
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Markus Breitschmid named T.A. Carter Endowed Professor , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 2004, Breitschmid elevated architectural discourse through influential scholarship, widely translated publications, and international exhibitions shaping contemporary theory and practice.
Date: May 13, 2026 - -
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Paul Kelsch honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 30 years, Kelsch made significant contributions through interdisciplinary teaching, global collaboration, and research exploring how cultural perspectives shape designed landscapes.
Date: May 13, 2026 - -
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Joyce A. Barr to deliver D.C. area commencement address , articleMore than 425 students will graduate on Sunday, May 17, from the more than 45 graduate degree and certificate programs in the D.C. area and online.
Date: May 12, 2026 - -
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Shaping environments through research and empathy , videoElif and Alp Tural, interior design faculty in the School of Design, explore how empathetic, evidence‑based design helps students create inclusive spaces for diverse communities. Through real projects and a focus on accessibility and well‑being, the students learn the importance of designing for all, not just a few.
Date: May 12, 2026 - -
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Interdisciplinary expo showcases student projects , videoOver 40 undergraduate teams from the Interdisciplinary Capstone and Interdisciplinary Projects courses gathered in Goodwin Hall to showcase their project progress. These students spend semesters mastering real‑world challenges, collaborating with internal and external clients, and pushing innovation forward.
Date: May 08, 2026 - -
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Faculty members help shape the future of a town that refuses to disappear , articleAn interdisciplinary team is working alongside Amonate residents to preserve the former coal town's history, identify community priorities, and build local capacity.
Date: May 06, 2026 - -
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Class of 2026: Milana Slowinski designs with a global perspective , articleSlowinski draws on a global upbringing and extensive client experience to create impactful design work, including projects focused on public health communication.
Date: May 01, 2026 - -
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Class of 2026: Matt Finn goes from playing games to building them , articleFinn turned a lifelong passion for video games into a career path through the creative technologies program. Experiential opportunities have prepared him with the skills and confidence to enter the game design industry.
Date: Apr 30, 2026 - -
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Student-curated exhibit explores the history of cheese and its impact on society , articleAbigail Bonner’s hands-on internship with Special Collections and University Archives resulted in a new exhibit that goes beyond an average slice of history.
Date: Apr 30, 2026 -
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