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Nation’s drone defenses bolstered by new center , articleVirginia Tech’s Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership and National Security Institute are partnering with the U.S. Army to open a Counter-UAS Testing and Research Center to test, evaluate, and improve the nation’s detection systems.
Date: Aug 28, 2026 - -
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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approves decrease in medical school tuition, and veterinary hospital project , articleThe board approved a tuition rate reduction for in-state medical school students, a capital expansion project for the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and representation for Hokie Ventures, a nonprofit organization committed to help Athletics.
Date: Aug 26, 2026 - -
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A welcome message from President Tim Sands , articleSands kicks off the 2026-27 academic year with a message to students, faculty, and staff.
Date: Aug 24, 2026 - -
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HokieAI enables secure access to new capabilities for students, faculty, and staff , articleNew AI platform offers secure access to multiple vetted models in a Virginia Tech-managed environment.
Date: Aug 23, 2026 - -
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Virginia Tech sets course for human-centered AI leadership , articleThe AI Futures Working Group has developed a universitywide vision statement to distinguish Virginia Tech in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Date: Aug 20, 2026 - -
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Parenting programs build confidence for employees and students , articleEarly Childhood Education Initiatives connects employees and students with experts on child development and education through its free classes offered to employees and students.
Date: Aug 17, 2026 - -
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Board of Visitors to meet Aug. 24-26 , articleThe Virginia Tech Board of Visitors will hold its quarterly board meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at approximately 10:30 a.m. in Latham Ballroom A/B at The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center, 901 Prices Fork Road in Blacksburg.
Date: Aug 17, 2026 - -
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Seven Virginia Tech faculty elected to 2026 Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine , articleThe new members represent the university's research breadth in wireless communications, cybersecurity, cancer biology, medical education, AI, drug delivery, and comparative oncology.
Date: Aug 12, 2026 - -
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Mining and minerals engineering takes national stage as White House pushes to grow talent pipeline , articleVirginia Tech representatives joined President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., as he announced a new $100 million federal investment aimed at doubling graduates in mining engineering and securing America’s critical mineral supply chain.
Date: Aug 10, 2026 - -
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University receives $20 million grant for cloud-based semiconductor lab , articleAs part of a nationwide network of AI-enabled autonomous laboratories, Virginia Tech will make use its remotely accessible labs to strengthen U.S. semiconductor innovation, manufacturing resilience, and workforce development.
Date: Aug 04, 2026 - -
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President Tim Sands to serve as chair of the ACC board of directors , articleThe board is made up of the presidents and chancellors of the conference's 18 member institutions and provides strategic oversight and governance for the league.
Date: Jul 27, 2026 - -
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Researchers part of inaugural Genesis Mission projects , articleMore than a dozen faculty members from across the university are working on three of the projects selected by the U.S. Department of Energy’s to leverage advance artificial intelligence and high-performance computing to accelerate scientific discovery.
Date: Jul 23, 2026 - -
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Unprecedented $20 million gift made to School of Architecture , articleThe largest ever estate gift in support of the school was committed by Professor Emeritus Salahuddin Choudhury and his wife, May.
Date: Jul 22, 2026 - -
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Virginia Tech named a leader in serving veterans , articleThe university received a Gold ranking for the 2026-27 academic year from Military Friendly, a nonprofit that rates companies and higher education institutions.
Date: Jul 16, 2026 - -
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Nine faculty members receive Fulbright Scholar Awards , articleOver the coming year with their Fulbright awards, the nine will conduct research in aerospace materials, artificial intelligence, environmental health, water resources, plastic pollution, sustainable design, agriculture, and next-generation wireless communications.
Date: Jul 07, 2026 - -
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Gift empowers undergraduates in the lab , articleUniversity Distinguished Professor Emeritus Dennis Dean committed over $1 million to help undergraduates hone their research skills.
Date: Jul 07, 2026 - -
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Virginia Tech earns high marks in Times Higher Education 2026 Sustainability Impact rankings , articleOverall, the university ranked in the 201-300 range out of more than 2,000 universities from more than 100 countries in the 2026 Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact rankings, which assess participating universities against the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. The rankings compare universities across research, stewardship, outreach, and teaching.
Date: Jun 23, 2026 - -
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Brian White named vice president and director of athletics , articleWhite brings nearly three decades of high-level collegiate athletics experience following an eight-year stint as vice president and director of athletics at Florida Atlantic University. In Blacksburg, White will oversee the university’s 22-sport athletics department and lead the university's efforts to compete and thrive in a rapidly evolving collegiate athletics environment.
Date: Jun 22, 2026 - -
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Looking back on a remarkable run , articleFrom championship moments to record-breaking growth, university leaders reflect on Athletics Director Whit Babcock’s lasting impact as he moves into a new advisory role. “Whit has been an exceptional leader, partner, Hokie, and advocate for student-athletes,” says university President Tim Sands.
Date: Jun 21, 2026 - -
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Virginia Tech ranked among top 15 percent of global universities by U.S. News & World Report , articleThe university tied for No. 285 out of more than 2,250 universities. The designation of best global university means that a university produced meaningful research and continues to receive recognition internationally.
Date: Jun 16, 2026 -
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