Class of 2026
SAS Student Spotlights
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Class of 2026: Nicole Valliere-Kopetzky bridges research and outreach , 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.
