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Building a safer future for AI research , articleResearchers the university have been awarded $300,000 by the National Science Foundation to create a more resilient, responsible, and secure artificial intelligence research ecosystem.
Date: Jan 07, 2026 - -
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University designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense and Cyber Research , articleThe designation through the National Security Agency recognizes programs within the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the Department of Computer Science, and the Hume Center for National Security and Technology.
Date: Dec 01, 2025 - -
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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 -