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Article ItemAlumnus takes the helm of National Cattlemen's Beef Association , article
Gene Copenhaver ’83 brings decades of industry experience to his new role as president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.
Date: Feb 06, 2026 - -
Article ItemExpert explains Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic-sized challenge skiing on torn ACL , article
Robin Queen, a Virginia Tech professor of biomedical engineering, explains that, while possible, there are several major challenges Lindsey Vonn must overcome to compete in the Olympics.
Date: Feb 06, 2026 - -
General ItemVirginia Tech to host week-long blood drive Date: Feb 05, 2026 -
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Article ItemAfter 44 years, Kerry Redican retires from pioneering public health , article
Redican helped establish the university's graduate and undergraduate public health programs while serving three terms as Faculty Senate president. .
Date: Feb 05, 2026 - -
Article ItemAlumni family honors a legacy rooted in agriculture and Virginia Tech , article
A gift from the Hickman family establishes a graduate fellowship in agricultural and applied economics, honoring the legacy of alumnus E. Phillip “Phil” Hickman ’74 and the generations of Hickmans he inspired to follow in his path in the field.
Date: Feb 04, 2026 - -
Article ItemBad Bunny’s all-Spanish halftime show could redefine Latin music on America’s biggest stage, experts say , article
This year’s Super Bowl halftime show by Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican rapper and singer, is likely to be historic. That’s because it will be performed solely in Spanish. Craig Arthur, who teaches hip-hop studies and Christopher Campo-Bowen, an assistant professor of musicology in the School of Performing Arts at Virginia Tech, share their perspective on his impact and influence.
Date: Feb 04, 2026 - -
Article ItemExpert explains how two unlikely teams landed Super Bowl berths , article
Before the season, both the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots were expected to win only 8.5 games, according to Virginia Tech sport media analytics expert Matthew Zimmerman.
Date: Feb 04, 2026 - -
Article ItemMedia Advisory: Nikki Giovanni Immersive Experience Comes to Torpedo Factory , article
Six of poet Nikki Giovanni’s works will be transformed into the “The Nikki Giovanni Immersive Experience” at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria.
Date: Feb 03, 2026 - -
Article ItemWhy brands are willing to pay $8M for 30 seconds of attention during the Super Bowl , article
The Super Bowl has evolved from a football game into one of the biggest cultural and advertising moments of the year. As Virginia Tech marketing expert Donna Wertalik explains, it’s no longer just about the players on the field, but who or what appears on viewers’ screens during timeouts.
Date: Feb 03, 2026 - -
Article ItemExperts available: Winter weather, power bills, Super Bowl, Winter Olympics, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including winter weather, the Super Bowl, Winter Olympics, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Feb 02, 2026 - -
General ItemReynolds Homestead invites volunteers to help share its history Date: Feb 02, 2026 -
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Article ItemHow Olympic athletes use science to win, according to an expert , article
Ahead of the Winter Olympics, a Virginia Tech aerodynamics expert breaks down how air resistance can determine who medals — and how some athletes try to bend the rules.
Date: Feb 02, 2026 - -
Article ItemKeeping warm without raising your bills, according to experts , article
As utility bills rise across the U.S., ranking up your heat on a cold winter’s night could end up putting a chill on your bank account. Virginia Tech experts on electricity share ways to save energy while saving money.
Date: Feb 02, 2026 - -
Article ItemRise in online grooming highlights need for early prevention, expert says , article
Ahead of Safer Internet Day on Feb. 10, Virginia Tech expert Jin-Hee Cho shared tips for keeping kids safe from online predators.
Date: Feb 02, 2026 - -
Article ItemOne Hokie engineer is maximizing the impact of his gift this Giving Day , article
Every year, Giving Day empowers the community to support the areas that matter most to them. To multiply the impact, computer science alumnus Jim Miller ’97 is sponsoring three challenges for Virginia Tech engineering.
Date: Jan 30, 2026 - -
General ItemEngagement Scholarship Consortium accepting conference proposals Date: Jan 30, 2026 -
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Article ItemPaul Benneche receives Emerald Clover Award for decades of dedication to 4-H marksmanship education , article
A leader in 4-H shooting education, Benneche has supported youth development across Virginia for more than 40 years.
Date: Jan 29, 2026 - -
General ItemCatawba Sustainability Center to host bale grazing workshop Date: Jan 29, 2026 -
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Article ItemVirginia Tech-developed H-FIRE treatment now offered at Equine Medical Center , article
The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg now offers H-FIRE, a revolutionary non-thermal tumor ablation procedure originally developed through Virginia Tech’s collaboration between veterinary medicine and engineering.
Date: Jan 29, 2026 - -
Article ItemEric Burger, Rolando Burgos elevated to IEEE fellows , article
The designation highlights their excellent contributions to high-power-density power electronics, stability of electronic power systems, and telecommunication policies.
Date: Jan 29, 2026 -
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