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    Erica Feuerbacher with her German Shepherd, Vxxxxxxxxxx, on the Drillfield at Virginia Tech. Burruss Hall inthe background.
    Research Faculty Spotlight: Erica Feuerbacher , article

    From a childhood spent raising animals to leading research that improves their well-being, Erica Feuerbacher has built a career around understanding how animals learn, communicate, and interact with people. She shares how curiosity, unexpected career turns, and a commitment to improving human-animal relationships continue to shape her work at Virginia Tech.

    Date: Jun 30, 2026 -
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    Class of 2026

    Date: May 15, 2026 -
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    Graduate stands in academic regalia in front of Burruss Hall on the Virginia Tech campus.
    Class of 2026: Nicole Valliere-Kopetzky bridges research and outreach , article

    Doctoral candidate, Nicole Valliere-Kopetzky, is improving sheep production through research and hoping to inspire the next generation

    Date: May 05, 2026 -
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    A smiling young woman crouches beside a Charolais calf, holding an orange and maroon lead rope attached to its halter. They are outdoors on a paved area with grass, a fence, and cloudy sky in the background.
    Class of 2026: from the judging ring to the research lab—Katie Powell’s journey , article

    From youth competitions to the lab, Katie Powell has combined service, research, and community to define her next step.

    Date: Apr 30, 2026 -
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    Four equestrian team members in riding attire and helmets stand indoors holding a “Virginia Tech” banner, with multiple blue and multicolored championship ribbons draped over it, beside a woman holding a trophy; a sign in front reads “National IDA Championship."
    Virginia Tech dressage team wins first national championship , article

    The Virginia Tech Intercollegiate Dressage team made program history by capturing its first ever national title at the 2026 Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) National Championships held April 22–24 in Saint Louis at the National Equestrian Center.

    Date: Apr 27, 2026 -
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    Graduate in cap and gown standing outdoors holding two horses by their reins, smiling, with a grassy field and trees behind.
    Class of 2026: Kaitlynn Noone’s path to equine veterinary medicine , article

    Choosing 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.

    Date: Apr 27, 2026 -
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    Young woman in a white dress sits in a garden of red and white tulips, wearing a Virginia Tech graduation stole.
    Class of 2026: Zoë Wachsman sets her sights on food systems and public health , article

    A combination of research, outreach, and campus involvement, guided Zoë Wachsman's decision to pursue her interests in food systems and rural communities.

    Date: Apr 23, 2026 -
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    Professional photo of Dr. Lucy Bergamasco
    Virginia Tech Advisor of the Month: Luciana Bergamasco , redirect

    A 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.”

    Date: Apr 03, 2026 -
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    Eight people standing side by side in a grassy pasture, smiling at the camera, with horse facilities and rolling hills behind them.
    Research Faculty Spotlight: Sally Johnson , article

    Research 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.

    Date: Mar 31, 2026 -
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    People in lab coats work inside a biosafety cabinet, using a handheld electronic pipette and laboratory containers while another person observes from outside the cabinet.
    Research Faculty Spotlight: Alan Ealy , article

    Researchers in the Ealy Lab investigate why large percentages of cattle pregnancies are lost in the earliest stages and work to uncover the biological reasons behind those losses. They also focus on improving embryo transfer methods to improve the production of healthy, high-merit embryos created through ovum pickup and in vitro fertilization.

    Date: Feb 20, 2026 -

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