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Class of 2025: Muhammed Camara conducts breakthrough research on mosquito-borne viruses , articleFrom fieldwork in West Africa to labs in Blacksburg, Camara’s research is building knowledge where little existed before.
Date: Dec 16, 2025 - -
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Steve Rideout named director of Agricultural Technology Program , articleRideout, a longtime faculty member and Extension leader, will focus on recruitment and alumni engagement in his new role.
Date: Dec 15, 2025 - -
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As UN Climate Change Conference kicks off, expert says sustainability can actually increase agricultural productivity growth , articleNew Virginia Tech report shows sustainable agricultural policies in the U.S., Brazil, and India can boost productivity.
Date: Nov 13, 2025 - -
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In memoriam: Kaci Coppedge Daniel, longtime 4‑H Extension leader , articleVirginia Tech alumna Kaci Daniel, a dedicated 4-H Extension leader in Orange County, is remembered for empowering youth and building community through lifelong service.
Date: Aug 18, 2025 - -
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Renee Boyer appointed College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' assistant dean of graduate research programs , articleThe new position will leverage Boyer's experience as a longtime mentor of graduate students and Virginia Cooperative Extension specialist to strengthen and unify the college’s graduate programs.
Date: Jun 23, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech study sheds light on solar farm impacts to property values , articleVirginia Tech researchers analyzed nearly 9 million property sales to study how large solar installations affect nearby land values. Their findings show mixed effects: Agricultural land values tend to rise, while residential values show slight declines on average with the effect reversing entirely in some scenarios.
Date: Jun 11, 2025 - -
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Jonathan Baros named assistant dean of finance for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences , articleBaros joins the college with more than 16 years of experience in fiscal planning, agricultural administration, and Extension programming. He assumes his new role on Aug. 18.
Date: Jun 05, 2025 - -
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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean Mario Ferruzzi prioritizes listening, collaboration in first six months , articleThe new dean met with students and stakeholders to identify essential priorities for the college: community and ecological health, land and water use, and workforce development.
Date: May 20, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech researcher uses parasitic fungus to save Virginia cotton from apocalyptic pest , articleA researcher at the Southern Piedmont Agricultural Research and Extension Center is exploring the use of an insect-infecting fungus strain to save cotton plants from corn earworm damage.
Date: May 07, 2025 - -
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CALS Global Opportunity Initiative cohort cultivates collaboration in Ethiopia , articleAs part of the CALS Global Opportunity Initiative, faculty traveled to Ethiopia to partner with local researchers to tackle shared agricultural and health issues and form new global partnerships.
Date: Mar 20, 2025 -
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