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Virginia Tech research continues upward trajectory amid uncertain federal funding landscape , articleSenior Vice President for Research and Innovation Dan Sui reported to the Board of Visitors that the university's research enterprise remains on track to reach $600 million in externally sponsored research expenditures by 2029.
Date: Nov 18, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech National Security Institute team wins outstanding research award , articleLeveraging artificial intelligence to detect evolving cyber attacks recently earned international honors for a team of Virginia Tech National Security Institute researchers.
Date: Nov 17, 2025 - -
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New AI training program launches to develop national security leaders , articleA collaboration between the university and Amazon Web Services is focused on giving students the expertise in artificial intelligence that’s critical needed in the defense sector. About 75 students are enrolled in the first semester-long course this fall.
Date: Oct 27, 2025 - -
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Long-term partnership between Hume Center, RTX creates opportunities for students , articleStudents across seven cohorts have gained such critical experience through the RTX Fellowship Program, including 15 who participated in internships through the program in summer 2025. Offered through the Hume Center for National Security and Technology, the program has seen 23 students go on to careers with RTX after graduating.
Date: Oct 23, 2025 -