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In memoriam: Dan Post, professor emeritus of mechanical engineering , articlePost was an innovator, inventor, and scholar, who had remained active in the academic community since his arrival at the university in 1978.
Date: Feb 16, 2026 - -
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Marching to the beat of new drums , articleA wave of Giving Day generosity supplied the Marching Virginians’ drumline with new instruments, strengthening a tradition cherished by students and alumni alike.
Date: Feb 10, 2026 - -
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Virginia Tech rises in national research rankings, driven by strength in engineering and computing , articleThe university climbed in the latest National Science Foundation Higher Education Research and Development Survey, reflecting sustained growth in externally funded research and continued leadership in engineering, computing, and natural resources.
Date: Feb 06, 2026 - -
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Engineering, computer science programs rank among world’s best , articleIn the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, the university's engineering program is ranked 85th in the world, while the computer science program is listed in the 101-125 range.
Date: Jan 23, 2026 - -
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AI microscope flips the popular understanding of cell movement , articleCell movement is a complex study, and Amrinder Nain is leading a team that has unveiled new insights into some of the biggest factors.
Date: Jan 22, 2026 - -
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Volunteer spotlight: Students McKenna Olson, Jackson Whiteman lead by example , articleAs co-presidents of Virginia Tech’s Student Alumni Associates, Whiteman and Olson know the value of service, leadership, and community.
Date: Jan 15, 2026 - -
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AI analysis inspired by ancient game gives cooling clues , articleSpray cooling is an effective way to cool hot machines for power plants, car engines, data centers, and more. Now, a research team led by Associate Professor Jiangtao Cheng is using AI to map how to optimize it.
Date: Jan 06, 2026 - -
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Naval research grant leads to a bubbly solution to hearing protection , articleAboard an aircraft carrier, jet engine noise is an ever-present concern. This research team is leading a project to lower the risk posed to the hearing of naval personnel.
Date: Jan 06, 2026 - -
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From industry to inspiration: Jay Rule guides the next generation of engineers , articleRule '75, M.S. '76, Ph.D '88 came to campus in 1971 and never really left. After a career in industry, he remains connected to future engineers.
Date: Dec 15, 2025 - -
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Transforming acoustic waves with a chip , articleAcoustic waves can move objects like tiny hands. Zhenhua Tian’s team has devised new tools for this task in work published in Nature Communications.
Date: Dec 10, 2025 -
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