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Labs encouraged to participate in the Freezer Challenge Date: Mar 05, 2026 - -
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Alum navigates the ‘valley of death’ with skills learned bringing a new lab to life , articleAs a doctoral student in mechanical engineering, Siddhartha "Sid" Gadiraju '18 helped build the Advanced Propulsion and Power Lab, gaining skills that were exactly what he needed to excel in his job at a climate tech startup.
Date: Mar 02, 2026 - -
General ItemJoin the Women’s History Month Cycling Clinic Date: Feb 20, 2026 -
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Applications open: 2026-27 Office of Sustainability internship program Date: Feb 10, 2026 - -
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From Linear to Circular: Engaging students to rethink sustainable practices , videoJennifer Russell's Circular Economy Analytics course provides hands-on learning with the tools to analyze and design systems to measure the circularity of everyday products and how they factor into the economy of packaging those products.
Date: Dec 09, 2025 - -
Video ItemFrom Linear to Circular: Engaging students to rethink sustainable practices , video
Jennifer Russell's Circular Economy Analytics course provides hands-on learning with the tools to analyze and design systems to measure the circularity of everyday products and how they factor into the economy of packaging those products.
Date: Dec 04, 2025 - -
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Sustainability initiatives yield educational and economic returns , articleThe university continues to promote environmental responsibility, earning national recognition and implementing wide-reaching sustainability efforts across academics, student life, infrastructure, and operations.
Date: Nov 18, 2025 - -
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Glitter is litter when it comes to commencement photos Date: Nov 17, 2025 - -
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A fix for frost: Engineers use electricity to zap ice without heat or chemicals , articleEvery sheet of frost contains ionic defects. In a new paper published in Small Methods, Jonathan Boreyko’s team uses high voltage to polarize these ions and rip off the frost.
Date: Nov 11, 2025 - -
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Transit Center fuels record ridership, improved service , articleThe opening of the Transit Center in June 2024 marked the first major redesign of Blacksburg Transit’s service on the Blacksburg campus since its founding in 1983.
Date: Nov 05, 2025 - -
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Hot water, hidden risks: Experts explain why Legionella persists in U.S. water systems , articleLegionnaires’ disease peaks in summer and fall, when hot weather turns water into the perfect environment for Legionella to thrive. College of Engineering experts Amy Pruden and Kirin Furst explain what the disease is, why outbreaks are happening now, and how to protect yourself.
Date: Aug 27, 2025 - -
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Bowman gift drives opportunity for students studying sustainable land development , articleThe Bowman Sustainable Land Development Program, established through a gift from alumnus Gary Bowman ’80, supports civil and environmental engineering students through scholarships, fellowships, and enriched educational opportunities focused on sustainable land development.
Date: Aug 14, 2025 - -
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Dining Services continues to grow its sustainability efforts , articlePrograms in waste management, food diversion, composting, and Homefield Farm harvests saw new success, including donating 11,000 pounds of food and saving 30,000 containers from landfills.
Date: Aug 11, 2025 - -
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As AI booms, data centers threaten energy grid and water supplies, expert says , articleAI’s data center boom strains power and water systems, prompting calls for smarter engineering, infrastructure, and policy, says Landon Marston.
Date: Jul 29, 2025 - -
General Item2025-26 parking permits: On-sale dates and helpful reminders Date: Jul 16, 2025 -
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Hokie Bike Hub launches campus biking series at Virginia Tech , videohe Hokie Bike Hub is offering a special Lunch and Learn series in July, to help faculty and staff feel more confident and comfortable on two wheels. The program includes lectures, hands-on activities, and on-bike instruction with certified League Cycling Instructors. As a component of Virginia Tech's Sustainable Transportation Department, Hokie Bike Hub aligns with the universities Climate Action Commitment to reduce single-occupancy-vehicle commuting to campus by 20 percent by 2025 and reduce transportation-related GHG emissions by 40 percent by 2030. For more information on the Lunch and Learn Series visit https://news.vt.edu/notices/adm-evergreens/bike-hub-lunch-and-learn-series.html
Date: Jul 10, 2025 - -
Video ItemHokie Bike Hub launches campus biking series , video
The Hokie Bike Hub is offering a special Lunch and Learn series in July, to help faculty and staff feel more confident and comfortable on two wheels. The program includes lectures, hands-on activities, and on-bike instruction with certified League Cycling Instructors. As a component of Virginia Tech's Sustainable Transportation Department, Hokie Bike Hub aligns with the universities Climate Action Commitment to reduce single-occupancy-vehicle commuting to campus by 20 percent by 2025 and reduce transportation-related GHG emissions by 40 percent by 2030. For more information on the Lunch and Learn Series visit https://news.vt.edu/notices/adm-evergreens/bike-hub-lunch-and-learn-series.html
Date: Jul 09, 2025 - -
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Sustainable Impact Academy connects students, faculty, staff, and community leaders , articleA pilot program within the College of Natural Resources and Environment is using projects on the Blacksburg campus to help students learn how to confront everyday sustainability challenges.
Date: Jun 25, 2025 - -
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When architecture listens , articleAssistant Professor Alaa Algargoosh is pioneering research at Virginia Tech that integrates architecture, neuroscience, and technology to design sound-responsive spaces that enhance well-being, focus, and sustainability.
Date: Jun 05, 2025 - -
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College of Architecture, Arts, and Design faculty tackle real-world challenges through research and creativity , articleFaculty are using college-funded research grants to develop innovative, community-focused projects that aim to improve everyday life through creative technology and collaboration.
Date: May 22, 2025 -
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