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Students present their work at the 2026 Senior Design Expo. Photo by Alex Parrish for Virginia Tech.

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Corps of Cadets alumni Cmdr. Michael May and Lt. j.g. William Albertson named California game Hokie Heroes , article
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Helmet Lab receives Kellogg Community Engagement Scholarship Award , article
The lab earned national recognition for working with communities to transform injury research into practical, independent guidance that helps people choose safer helmets. It is now a finalist for the APLU’s C. Peter Magrath Community Engagement Scholarship award.
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Tian wins ASME Mote Early Career Award , article
Zhenhua Tian was recognized by the American Society for Mechanical Engineers for his exceptional research work, accomplished within ten years of finishing his degree.