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Creating a welcoming environment for students , articleJosh Thompson, an alumnus of English and a doctoral student in the School of Education, is building a study abroad course to help rural students see their environment from a global perspective.
Date: Feb 05, 2026 - -
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Over espresso and gelato, clarity takes shape abroad , articleThrough intensive research, close faculty mentorship, and everyday moments of cultural immersion, a three-week neuroscience study abroad program in Switzerland helps students gain confidence, clarify career goals, and imagine what comes next.
Date: Jan 29, 2026 - -
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Keeping watch as Hokies travel the world , articleAs the university's lead for travel safety and risk management, Elizabeth Morrison of the Global Education Office helps monitor conditions abroad and supports travelers when plans change unexpectedly.
Date: Jan 27, 2026 - -
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In memoriam: Lucy Ferrari, architecture program champion , articleFor more than five decades, Ferrari helped shape architecture education and study abroad at Virginia Tech, including the creation of the Steger Center, leaving a legacy rooted in students, place, and purpose.
Date: Jan 27, 2026 - -
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Virginia Tech earns national recognition for community engagement , articleThe 2026 Carnegie classification recognizes the university's long-standing commitment to community engagement through trusted, reciprocal partnerships, a designation the university has held continuously since 2006.
Date: Jan 20, 2026 - -
General ItemMandatory training for faculty leading student groups abroad
The Global Education Office recommends faculty get training dates on their calendars early. New Program Leader Training is offered once this semester and is mandatory for leaders of study abroad programs who have not taken this training before. Returning Program Leader Training is offered twice this semester for any faculty member who needs to renew their training in compliance with Policy 1070.
Date: Jan 15, 2026 - -
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Unpacked: The ‘go bags’ that defined a semester in Switzerland , articleA photo essay highlights how architecture students’ “go bags” became vivid records of their fieldwork and discovery during a semester abroad in Switzerland.
Date: Jan 08, 2026 - -
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Class of 2025: Muhammed Camara conducts breakthrough research on mosquito-borne viruses , articleFrom fieldwork in West Africa to labs in Blacksburg, Camara’s research is building knowledge where little existed before.
Date: Dec 11, 2025 - -
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APLU honors Virginia Tech for advancing global teaching and learning , articleThe International Impact Award highlights how Hokies are connecting local impact to global opportunity through collaboration and innovation.
Date: Dec 04, 2025 - -
Video ItemThriving Together: Hokies celebrate International Education Week 2025 , video
International performances, interactive workshops, cultural showcases, and many other events brought faculty, students, and all members of the university community together in celebration of International Education Week. The aim of the week is to expand horizons, celebrate diversity, and encourage connections both in Blacksburg and around the world.
Date: Nov 19, 2025 - -
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Around the world, Hokies thrive together , articleAs International Education Week highlights global well-being, stories from across the university’s worldwide community reveal how connection fuels joy and learning.
Date: Nov 07, 2025 - -
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Designing hope: Architecture alum responds to Maui wildfires , articleArchitecture alum Jordan Rogove is using his design expertise to create dignified modular housing for Maui wildfire survivors, reflecting his belief in architecture as a force for public good.
Date: Oct 09, 2025 - -
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Engineering students bring clean water access to rural Kenyan community , articleEngineering students helped bring clean water to a rural Kenyan community, marking a milestone for the Engineers Without Borders chapter’s first post-pandemic project.
Date: Sep 30, 2025 - -
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Full throttle: Students intern at Rolls-Royce in the United Kingdom , articleSamantha “Sam” Bower, Alec Crispino, and Katherine Lemke joined global engine supplier Rolls-Royce at its site in Derby, a 90-minute train ride north of London. Home to the world’s largest indoor aerospace test bed, Derby is where aerospace engineers design, assemble, and test Trent jet engines as well as develop software and control systems for civilian and military aircraft engines.
Date: Sep 22, 2025 - -
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Student’s taste of Japan shows the power of study abroad , articleA semester in Tokyo showed Mitchell Cao how food connects people, reflecting the transformative opportunities study abroad brings Hokies worldwide — opportunities students can explore at the Study Abroad Fair on the Drillfield.A
Date: Sep 18, 2025 - -
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5 secrets about study abroad every Hokie should know , articleStudying abroad isn’t just about where you go – it’s about how it changes you. Start planning your adventure at the Study Abroad Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday under two big white tents on the Drillfield.
Date: Sep 18, 2025 - -
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Study abroad donors help Hokies see the world , articleScholarships inspired by alumni experiences abroad are giving students the chance to explore new cultures, spark passions, and shape their futures.
Date: Sep 18, 2025 - -
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Photos: Honors College engages international audiences at Biennale Architettura 2025 , articleThe college's “unearthed/Second Nature/PolliNATION” exhibition has been named a finalist for the University Project Award by the European Cultural Centre-Italy.
Date: Sep 17, 2025 - -
Video ItemStudy abroad Panama takes students off the grid , video
Students in multiple disciplines take part in a unique study abroad experience through the College of Natural Resources and Environment that takes them off the grid in the rainforest of Panama. The two-week experience highlights global issues related to natural resource conservation, including biodiversity, indigenous and diverse cultures, tropical ecology and the world economy.
Date: Sep 15, 2025 - -
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Global Teaching Scholars fuel cross-border connections , articleFaculty leave the summer workshop at the Steger Center for International Scholarship in Switzerland with fresh plans for study abroad, virtual exchanges, and global partnerships.
Date: Sep 02, 2025 -
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