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Study underscores Virginia Creeper Trail’s role in Southwest Virginia economy , articleThe popular 34-mile rail trail generates more than $61 million annually and supports hundreds of jobs across four counties, reflecting its vital role in the region’s economy as communities rebuild after Hurricane Helene.
Date: Mar 05, 2026 - -
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Catawba Sustainability Center grows as hub for applied research , articleMatthew Wagner, who previously worked on the Roanoke County farm as an agricultural technician, will help sustain the center as a hands-on hub for student learning, faculty research, and community partnerships.
Date: Feb 27, 2026 - -
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Vibrant Virginia grant builds lasting partnerships to address opioid crisis , articleThe seed grant, designed to support place-based collaborations between faculty and communities, helped build trusted partnerships that expanded into a coordinated effort to reduce harm and support recovery in the New River and Roanoke valleys.
Date: Feb 25, 2026 - -
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EPA grant backs community-driven workforce training in Southwest Virginia , articleA partnership led by the Virginia Tech Southwest Center will prepare residents for careers in land reclamation, environmental restoration, and clean energy, linking local expertise with new regional opportunities.
Date: Feb 09, 2026 - -
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Reynolds Homestead invites volunteers to help share its history Date: Feb 02, 2026 - -
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Engagement Scholarship Consortium accepting conference proposals Date: Jan 30, 2026 - -
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Register for Roanoke conference on strengthening community-based addiction recovery Date: Jan 23, 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 - -
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Road map charts new course for state Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission , articleDrawing on data and community insight, the Center for Economic and Community Engagement helped shape a strategy to drive growth across Southern and Southwest Virginia.
Date: Jan 16, 2026 - -
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Class project grows into lasting food access effort in Roanoke , articleStudents at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine partnered with CHIP of Roanoke Valley and Feeding Southwest Virginia to expand reliable food support for local families while giving future physicians a deeper understanding of the community they serve.
Date: Jan 02, 2026 - -
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Free virtual professional development series focuses on community engagement Date: Oct 31, 2025 - -
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From first slurps to future careers at Oyster Day , articleAs Hokies sample oysters at West End at Cochrane Hall on Oct. 21, Virginia Tech programs and partners are helping sustain a $60 million industry through education and workforce development.
Date: Oct 15, 2025 - -
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Roanoke conference to spotlight impact of community partnerships , articleMore than 50 Hokies will share projects, from reimagining a former mill in Floyd to building bridges with local schools, as the university hosts the Engagement Scholarship Consortium International Conference in October.
Date: Sep 16, 2025 - -
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Elizabeth Nyboer to share how women are reshaping Lake Victoria fisheries , articleA freshwater ecologist and conservation scientist, Nyboer will discuss how policy shifts and women-led networks are reshaping communities in Uganda during a free Global Development Discussion Series talk on Sept. 18.
Date: Sep 15, 2025 - -
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Strategic planning support helps popular Spearhead Trails chart its path forward , articleA new strategy developed by Virginia Tech through its Center for Economic and Community Engagement is fueling growth, improving sustainability, and boosting permit sales across a thriving outdoor recreation network in Southwest Virginia.
Date: Sep 09, 2025 - -
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Susan E. Short named senior associate vice president , articleA longtime Hokie leader and advocate for community engagement, Short will oversee programs across Virginia and abroad in her new leadership role with Outreach and International Affairs.
Date: Sep 02, 2025 - -
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High schoolers dive into Virginia’s growing aquaculture industry , articleThrough hands-on training, classroom resources, and industry partnerships, Virginia Tech is supporting workforce development in a vital Virginia industry.
Date: Aug 04, 2025 - -
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When science looks like art , articleAn exhibition at the Reynolds Homestead showcases breathtaking satellite imagery in a collaboration that blends research, creativity, and community engagement.
Date: Aug 04, 2025 - -
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TRIO Programs open doors to college for first-generation students , articleThrough mentorship, encouragement, and a strong sense of community, high school students discover their strengths, build their confidence, and find their place in higher education. Now, they’re stepping confidently onto campus, ready for what’s next.
Date: Jun 23, 2025 - -
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Descendants of enslaved to lead Juneteenth celebration at Reynolds Homestead , articleOn June 19, descendants of the Rock Spring’s enslaved community will honor their ancestors, marking a powerful moment of remembrance, resilience, and reclamation.
Date: Jun 05, 2025 -
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