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Class of 2026 SAS Student Spotlights
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Class of 2026: Nicole Valliere-Kopetzky , articleDoctoral candidate, Nicole Valliere-Kopetzky, is improving sheep production through research and hoping to inspire the next generation
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Class of 2026: Ruth Haile carries family tradition into veterinary medicine , articleFourth-generation Hokie Ruth Haile combined leadership, agriculture, and hands-on experience at Virginia Tech while preparing for a career in veterinary medicine.
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Class of 2026: Sarah Diehl's path to vet school started on the family farm , articleAn outstanding senior in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Diehl graduated in three years and paid her own way, thanks to the generosity of scholarships and hard work on the family’s dairy farm.
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Class of 2026: from the judging ring to the research lab—Katie Powell’s journey , articleFrom youth competitions to the lab, Katie Powell has combined service, research, and community to define her next step.
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Class of 2026: Kaitlynn Noone’s path to equine veterinary medicine , articleChoosing an accelerated academic path while staying deeply involved outside the classroom, Kaitlynn Noone has shaped her passion for animal science into a future in equine veterinary care and plans to return home to serve her community.
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Class of 2026: Zoë Wachsman sets her sights on food systems and public health , articleA combination of research, outreach, and campus involvement, guided Zoë Wachsman's decision to pursue her interests in food systems and rural communities.
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Can obesity make the brain age faster? , articleNew research examines whether obesity accelerates memory loss — and whether the two conditions share the same molecular cause.
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Virginia Tech Advisor of the Month for June: Katie Heiderscheit , redirect"To encourage a growth mindset, I need to meet my students where they are, envision where they are going, and honor where they have been."
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Could your dog help fight the spotted lanternfly? A new study makes the case , articleOrdinary pet dogs outperformed trained human searchers in the first real-world test of community dog-handler teams, finding more than twice as many egg masses.
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Fear memories form differently in male and female brains, study finds , articleThe discovery could help explain why women are more likely to develop PTSD and may shape future treatments.
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Board of Visitors approves 2026 promotions, tenure, and continued appointments , articleThe board approved the following promotions, tenure, and continued appointments.
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10 inducted into national Edward A. Bouchet Honor Society , articleThe university is one of 19 partners with Bouchet Society chapters across the nation.
At a Glance
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.