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Experts analyze the second State of the Union speech of Trump’s second term , articlePresident Donald Trump has appeared before Congress to deliver the second State of the Union address of his second term in office. Political scientist Karen Hult and political communications expert Cayce Myers offered their analysis of the content and context of the president’s speech.
Date: Feb 25, 2026 - -
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Experts available: Tariff strike down, State of the Union, Iran, bombogenesis, 'Sinners', and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss the Supreme Court striking down Trump's tariffs, the State of the Union, geopolitical tensions in Iran, the bomb cyclone storm, the musical history of "Sinners", and more.
Date: Feb 24, 2026 - -
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Expert discusses the musical traditions showcased in ‘Sinners’ , articleRyan Cooglar’s horror film SINNERS, a box office sensation in 2025, has received 16 Academy Award nominations, the most for any movie in cinema history. Patrick Salmons, whose research focuses on the intersections of music, history, race, and class relations, discusses how the movie uses music and metaphors to comment on issues of racism in America.
Date: Feb 17, 2026 - -
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Experts available: partial government shutdown, social media lawsuits, fourth anniversary of Ukraine War , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including the partial shutdown over homeland security funding, social media companies on trial in child addiction cases, the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu
Date: Feb 16, 2026 - -
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From archives to America's national parks , articleAlumnus Miles Abernethy credits his time as a student employee in the University Libraries' Special Collections and University Archives with building the confidence and experience he brings to his work at the National Park Service.
Date: Feb 16, 2026 - -
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Experts examine issues raised by the U.S. extraction of the Venezuelan president , articleThe U.S. military’s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has raised complex questions about foreign policy, executive authority, and long-term regional stability, according to to Virginia Tech political scientists Paul Avey and Karen Hult.
Date: Jan 08, 2026 - -
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David H. Kellogg Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics , videoThe David H. Kellogg Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics is a hub for cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and research-centered teaching in the humanities and social sciences. Electrical engineering graduate David H. Kellogg '82 recently committed a $16 million estate gift to endow the research center that he helped launch with initial support.
Date: Jan 07, 2026 - -
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A powerful, interdisciplinary lens to view problems , articleFueled by the support of alumnus David H. Kellogg ’82, who recently made a $16 million gift commitment to endow the David H. Kellogg Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, Virginia Tech has become a national leader in the field, with sizable growth in the number of students who have majored or minored in what is widely known as PPE.
Date: Jan 06, 2026 - -
Video ItemDavid H. Kellogg Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics , video
The David H. Kellogg Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics is a hub for cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and research-centered teaching in the humanities and social sciences. Electrical engineering graduate David H. Kellogg '82 recently committed a $16 million estate gift to endow the research center that he helped launch with initial support.
Date: Dec 15, 2025 - -
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Class of 2025: Cadet Regan Goger turns hard lessons into leadership opportunities , articleGoger came to Virginia Tech and its Corps of Cadets after she had enlisted in the Army National Guard and deployed to Kuwait for a year as an intelligence analyst. Now, she will commission as an officer in the U.S. Army.
Date: Dec 11, 2025 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Patrick Salmons talks about the history of the banjo , articleSalmons explored the banjo’s origins, its cultural roots, how racism and minstrelsy shaped its perception, and the music industry’s influence on the instrument.
Date: Nov 24, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Tariffs & holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas trees, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news and holiday topics including tariffs and the impact on the holidays, food safety, cooking with invasive species, Christmas trees, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Nov 17, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Government shutdown stalemate ends, flights delayed, SNAP benefits, yams vs sweet potatoes, more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Nov 11, 2025 - -
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University leads major multi-institution effort to rethink how to protect against drone threats , articleResearchers are developing passive, cost-effective strategies — combining structural hardening, environmental design, and decision-making tools — to protect civilians, soldiers, and critical infrastructure from the growing threat of weaponized drones.
Date: Nov 06, 2025 - -
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Experts available: VA elections, Halloween, Daylight Saving, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news including the Virginia elections on Nov. 4, Halloween, Daylight Saving, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Oct 28, 2025 - -
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Expert shares insight into history of White House renovations , articleU.S. presidents have led significant renovations to the White House over the years., from a swimming pool and basketball court to the addition of the West Wing and an entire third floor.
Date: Oct 23, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Israel, Hamas exchange hostages, government shutdown, campaign ads, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including the government shutdown, exchange of hostages between Israel and Hamas, political ads, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Oct 13, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Federal government shutdown, Israel-Hamas negotiations, National Guard, World Mental Health Day, more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss the ongoing federal government shutdown, the expected negotiations between Israel and Hamas, President Trump's deployment of the National Guard, World Mental Health Day, the rebranding of MSNBC, public transit research and more.
Date: Oct 06, 2025 - -
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Laura Zanotti named chair of the Department of Political Science , articleFrom U.N. peacekeeping missions to groundbreaking research on quantum entanglement in international relations, Zanotti’s career has spanned continents and disciplines.
Date: Sep 12, 2025 - -
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Cadets honored with flag detail at Vanderbilt game , articleFirst-year cadets Nyla Williamson, John French, and Akaela Quarles received the flags at Saturday’s football game against Vanderbilt.
Date: Sep 05, 2025 -
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