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President Tim Sands to step down in the coming months , articleSands said it is the right time to begin the process of stepping aside and provide the next president the opportunity to “take the baton at full stride” and continue the university's significant growth and momentum.
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Junior Hokie Showcase connects local students to agriculture, science, and opportunity , redirectFor hundreds of fourth-grade students from across the New River Valley, a recent trip to Virginia Tech offered more than just a day away from the classroom. It gave them a hands-on look at the many ways agriculture, natural resources, science, and technology shape the world around them.
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Virginia Tech Advisor of the Month: Luciana Bergamasco , redirectA School of Animal Sciences advisor has been recognized as Advisor of the Month for April. Bergamasco highlights a holistic advising philosophy, stating, “My advising approach centers on guiding students through complex curricula, identifying meaningful experiential learning opportunities, and fostering reflective practices that encourage personal and academic growth.”
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Research Faculty Spotlight: Sally Johnson , articleResearch from the Johnson Lab focuses on how muscles repair and recover after intense exercise. They study a type of muscle stem cell, known as satellite cells, that helps rebuild damaged muscle tissue. They examine how these cells are activated and how their activity can be improved, including through nutrition and key biological signals. Their goal is to find new ways to speed recovery, strengthen muscles, and support overall muscle health.
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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences honors outstanding alumni and friends for 2026 , articleSeven alumni and friends received awards in the 2026 Celebration of Ut Prosim.
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Some infant formula fats may contribute to early liver disease, study finds , articleNew research helps explain how steatotic liver disease can appear in babies — and the role early nutrition may play.
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The Virginia Tech School of Animal Sciences is the largest animal program east of the Mississippi, offers accelerated options, and provides transformational, hands-on animal experience.