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Solving complex problems, pushing boundaries, serving others, & reimagining education & technology. We are #VirginiaTech & you are welcome here. Go #Hokies! 🦃
#VirginiaTech researchers developed a mathematical model revealing how mosquito behavior influences disease transmission, offering new insights into how diseases like malaria, Zika, and dengue spread and how to suppress them.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM
#VirginiaTech researchers developed a mathematical model revealing how mosquito behavior influences disease transmission, offering new insights into how diseases like malaria, Zika, and dengue spread and how to suppress them.
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No, this isn’t AI.
A #VirginiaTech graduate student is using trail cameras and community partnerships to map gray fox distribution across Virginia. Here’s just some of what the trail cameras captured. 🦊
A #VirginiaTech graduate student is using trail cameras and community partnerships to map gray fox distribution across Virginia. Here’s just some of what the trail cameras captured. 🦊
November 12, 2025 at 8:53 PM
No, this isn’t AI.
A #VirginiaTech graduate student is using trail cameras and community partnerships to map gray fox distribution across Virginia. Here’s just some of what the trail cameras captured. 🦊
A #VirginiaTech graduate student is using trail cameras and community partnerships to map gray fox distribution across Virginia. Here’s just some of what the trail cameras captured. 🦊
On #VeteransDay and every day, we honor those who serve and have served. Thank you for your bravery, veterans. 🇺🇸 #UtProsim
This morning, the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets honored former, current, and future service members with a ceremony at the Pylons.
This morning, the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets honored former, current, and future service members with a ceremony at the Pylons.
November 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
On #VeteransDay and every day, we honor those who serve and have served. Thank you for your bravery, veterans. 🇺🇸 #UtProsim
This morning, the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets honored former, current, and future service members with a ceremony at the Pylons.
This morning, the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets honored former, current, and future service members with a ceremony at the Pylons.
From the depths of the ocean to standing in front of a classroom full of students, Becker supports the next generation of students, leaders, and veterans. He uses his military experience in teaching MBA students how to become leaders. 🙌
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November 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
From the depths of the ocean to standing in front of a classroom full of students, Becker supports the next generation of students, leaders, and veterans. He uses his military experience in teaching MBA students how to become leaders. 🙌
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New research from #VirginiaTech shows that controlling pond water levels and removing invasive hybrids may be key to protecting the endangered California tiger salamander. 🦎
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November 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
New research from #VirginiaTech shows that controlling pond water levels and removing invasive hybrids may be key to protecting the endangered California tiger salamander. 🦎
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Our colors may be maroon and orange, but our Blacksburg campus is stunning in black and white. 🤍
November 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Our colors may be maroon and orange, but our Blacksburg campus is stunning in black and white. 🤍
The 49th annual Fall Forestry and Wildlife Tour brought together landowners, professionals, and community members to explore science-based practices that make a difference across the Commonwealth. 🌳
October 30, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The 49th annual Fall Forestry and Wildlife Tour brought together landowners, professionals, and community members to explore science-based practices that make a difference across the Commonwealth. 🌳
Welcome to the Discovery Lab, #VirginiaTech’s newest space for student-led innovation and research. 🤩
The 6,000-square-foot lab supports collaboration, prototyping, and hands-on learning for Hokies.
The 6,000-square-foot lab supports collaboration, prototyping, and hands-on learning for Hokies.
October 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Welcome to the Discovery Lab, #VirginiaTech’s newest space for student-led innovation and research. 🤩
The 6,000-square-foot lab supports collaboration, prototyping, and hands-on learning for Hokies.
The 6,000-square-foot lab supports collaboration, prototyping, and hands-on learning for Hokies.
Introducing Allen. 🧡🐾
Allen is a therapy dog providing comfort and stress relief to #VirginiaTech graduate students in the D.C. area.
Allen is a therapy dog providing comfort and stress relief to #VirginiaTech graduate students in the D.C. area.
October 9, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Introducing Allen. 🧡🐾
Allen is a therapy dog providing comfort and stress relief to #VirginiaTech graduate students in the D.C. area.
Allen is a therapy dog providing comfort and stress relief to #VirginiaTech graduate students in the D.C. area.
This Hokie is digging into the future of our forests.🌲
Brenn Kurtz, a graduate student in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation, is conducting research on Red Spruce trees. Her work connects directly to the future of our mountains and our climate.
Brenn Kurtz, a graduate student in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation, is conducting research on Red Spruce trees. Her work connects directly to the future of our mountains and our climate.
October 2, 2025 at 3:19 PM
This Hokie is digging into the future of our forests.🌲
Brenn Kurtz, a graduate student in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation, is conducting research on Red Spruce trees. Her work connects directly to the future of our mountains and our climate.
Brenn Kurtz, a graduate student in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation, is conducting research on Red Spruce trees. Her work connects directly to the future of our mountains and our climate.
153 years ago, Addison Caldwell walked 26 miles to enroll as the first student at what is now #VirginiaTech. Since then, we've not only helped plan for a secure future, we’ve shaped it. 🙌
October 1, 2025 at 1:22 PM
153 years ago, Addison Caldwell walked 26 miles to enroll as the first student at what is now #VirginiaTech. Since then, we've not only helped plan for a secure future, we’ve shaped it. 🙌
Can the invasive spotted lanternfly actually do some good? 🪰🤔
#VirginiaTech researchers are testing if a native fungus, verticillium, can be spread by spotted lanternflies from infected to healthy tree-of-heaven. Suppressing these invasives could reduce their impact.
#VirginiaTech researchers are testing if a native fungus, verticillium, can be spread by spotted lanternflies from infected to healthy tree-of-heaven. Suppressing these invasives could reduce their impact.
September 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Can the invasive spotted lanternfly actually do some good? 🪰🤔
#VirginiaTech researchers are testing if a native fungus, verticillium, can be spread by spotted lanternflies from infected to healthy tree-of-heaven. Suppressing these invasives could reduce their impact.
#VirginiaTech researchers are testing if a native fungus, verticillium, can be spread by spotted lanternflies from infected to healthy tree-of-heaven. Suppressing these invasives could reduce their impact.
Autumn begins just one week from today, which means peak leaf season is around the corner. A #VirginiaTech forestry professor shares what to expect and when the fall colors will be on their most vibrant display.
Learn more ➡️ news.vt.edu/articles/2025/09/2025-fall-foliage-leaf-peepers-best-times
Learn more ➡️ news.vt.edu/articles/2025/09/2025-fall-foliage-leaf-peepers-best-times
September 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Autumn begins just one week from today, which means peak leaf season is around the corner. A #VirginiaTech forestry professor shares what to expect and when the fall colors will be on their most vibrant display.
Learn more ➡️ news.vt.edu/articles/2025/09/2025-fall-foliage-leaf-peepers-best-times
Learn more ➡️ news.vt.edu/articles/2025/09/2025-fall-foliage-leaf-peepers-best-times
What started as one student’s idea in 1962 became one of #VirginiaTech’s most recognizable traditions. 🧡🦃
Civil engineering student Mercer McPherson raised the funds to bring the first permanent costumed Gobbler to life, marking the beginning of the mascot we know and love today.
Civil engineering student Mercer McPherson raised the funds to bring the first permanent costumed Gobbler to life, marking the beginning of the mascot we know and love today.
September 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
What started as one student’s idea in 1962 became one of #VirginiaTech’s most recognizable traditions. 🧡🦃
Civil engineering student Mercer McPherson raised the funds to bring the first permanent costumed Gobbler to life, marking the beginning of the mascot we know and love today.
Civil engineering student Mercer McPherson raised the funds to bring the first permanent costumed Gobbler to life, marking the beginning of the mascot we know and love today.
Happy birthday, HokieBird! 🧡🍰
On this day in 1987, HokieBird made his debut during #VirginiaTech’s football season opener against Clemson.
On this day in 1987, HokieBird made his debut during #VirginiaTech’s football season opener against Clemson.
September 12, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Happy birthday, HokieBird! 🧡🍰
On this day in 1987, HokieBird made his debut during #VirginiaTech’s football season opener against Clemson.
On this day in 1987, HokieBird made his debut during #VirginiaTech’s football season opener against Clemson.
Enter Sandman in Lane for the first time since Metallica will be electric. ⚡️
September 3, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Enter Sandman in Lane for the first time since Metallica will be electric. ⚡️
August 26, 2025 at 1:11 PM
What's in your dog's drinking water? 🐶💧
A #VirginiaTech study found that 64% of private wells across the country contained excessive levels of at least one potentially toxic heavy metal.
Researchers say dogs’ health can be the first clue that a home's water is unsafe for pets & people.
A #VirginiaTech study found that 64% of private wells across the country contained excessive levels of at least one potentially toxic heavy metal.
Researchers say dogs’ health can be the first clue that a home's water is unsafe for pets & people.
August 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
What's in your dog's drinking water? 🐶💧
A #VirginiaTech study found that 64% of private wells across the country contained excessive levels of at least one potentially toxic heavy metal.
Researchers say dogs’ health can be the first clue that a home's water is unsafe for pets & people.
A #VirginiaTech study found that 64% of private wells across the country contained excessive levels of at least one potentially toxic heavy metal.
Researchers say dogs’ health can be the first clue that a home's water is unsafe for pets & people.
Rainy day in Blacksburg, 1989 ☔️
📷: Bugle
📷: Bugle
August 5, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Rainy day in Blacksburg, 1989 ☔️
📷: Bugle
📷: Bugle
Blacksburg at night. 🌙✨
July 31, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Blacksburg at night. 🌙✨
#VirginiaTech Helmet Lab 🤝 Dick's Sporting Goods
The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab’s peer-reviewed, published 5-STAR helmet rating system is now available in all Dick’s Sporting Goods retail locations.
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The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab’s peer-reviewed, published 5-STAR helmet rating system is now available in all Dick’s Sporting Goods retail locations.
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July 29, 2025 at 12:36 PM
#VirginiaTech Helmet Lab 🤝 Dick's Sporting Goods
The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab’s peer-reviewed, published 5-STAR helmet rating system is now available in all Dick’s Sporting Goods retail locations.
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The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab’s peer-reviewed, published 5-STAR helmet rating system is now available in all Dick’s Sporting Goods retail locations.
➡️ brnw.ch/21wUvmn
Stinky Phil, the name of the corpse plant on our Blacksburg campus, has once again blossomed, which only occurs once every five to ten years. 🙌
Corpse plant flowers smell unpleasant, attracting flies and beetles in its native country of Sumatra to pollinate the enormous inflorescence.
Corpse plant flowers smell unpleasant, attracting flies and beetles in its native country of Sumatra to pollinate the enormous inflorescence.
July 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Stinky Phil, the name of the corpse plant on our Blacksburg campus, has once again blossomed, which only occurs once every five to ten years. 🙌
Corpse plant flowers smell unpleasant, attracting flies and beetles in its native country of Sumatra to pollinate the enormous inflorescence.
Corpse plant flowers smell unpleasant, attracting flies and beetles in its native country of Sumatra to pollinate the enormous inflorescence.
While summer may provide teens with a much-needed break from the classroom, it often comes with a heavy dose of screen time and perhaps some boredom.📱
#VirginiaTech experts share tips to keep teens active, curious, and engaged through the dog days of summer.
#VirginiaTech experts share tips to keep teens active, curious, and engaged through the dog days of summer.
July 17, 2025 at 1:15 PM
While summer may provide teens with a much-needed break from the classroom, it often comes with a heavy dose of screen time and perhaps some boredom.📱
#VirginiaTech experts share tips to keep teens active, curious, and engaged through the dog days of summer.
#VirginiaTech experts share tips to keep teens active, curious, and engaged through the dog days of summer.
Low blood sodium can affect how heart medicines like flecainide work, making heart rhythms less stable.🫀
A new #VirginiaTech study from @fralinbiomed.bsky.social may help doctors better manage arrhythmia meds and risks.
Learn more ➡️ news.vt.edu/articles/2025/07/research-fralinbiomed-arrhythmia
A new #VirginiaTech study from @fralinbiomed.bsky.social may help doctors better manage arrhythmia meds and risks.
Learn more ➡️ news.vt.edu/articles/2025/07/research-fralinbiomed-arrhythmia
July 16, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Low blood sodium can affect how heart medicines like flecainide work, making heart rhythms less stable.🫀
A new #VirginiaTech study from @fralinbiomed.bsky.social may help doctors better manage arrhythmia meds and risks.
Learn more ➡️ news.vt.edu/articles/2025/07/research-fralinbiomed-arrhythmia
A new #VirginiaTech study from @fralinbiomed.bsky.social may help doctors better manage arrhythmia meds and risks.
Learn more ➡️ news.vt.edu/articles/2025/07/research-fralinbiomed-arrhythmia