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Experts available: Gas prices rising, Pope vs. Trump, significance of Orbán’s loss in Hungary, VA redistricting, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available this week to talk about issues in the news, the drought, and Autism Acceptance Month. To schedule an interview with any of them or if you need analysis on other topics, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Apr 13, 2026 - -
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Meet the Hokie shaping Virginia’s economic future , articleWith experience across government, business, and regional development, Carrie Chenery ’08 brings a cross-sector perspective to Virginia’s top economic role.
Date: Mar 31, 2026 - -
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Experts available: Iran war, troops deployed, TSA executive order, new NASA launch, plus all about Easter treats , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including the escalating war in Iran, President Trump’s executive order to fund TSA agents, record budget standoff in Congress, the upcoming Artemis II launch, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Mar 30, 2026 - -
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Economic impact of Iran war already widespread, expert explains , articleThe economic impacts of the Iran war and Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz reach around the world. Iran’s blockade of the strait, a narrow waterway through which ordinarily passes about a fifth of the globe’s oil and natural supplies, already haw historic consequences for consumers, according to economic expert David Bieri.
Date: Mar 24, 2026 - -
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Experts available: Rising gas prices, ICE agents assisting TSA at airports, LaGuardia plane–fire truck collision, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, rising gas prices tied to the war in Iran, negotiations to open the Strait of Hormuz, ICE agents sent to help TSA at airports, the plane-fire truck collision at LaGuardia, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Mar 23, 2026 - -
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Drone strikes in Middle East highlight need for better defense at home, says expert , articleEric Jacques, who is leading a cross-disciplinary effort at Virginia Tech to design ways to protect people and infrastructure on the ground from drones without relying on costly and dangerous active electronic countermeasures, discusses how recent events in the Middle East reverberate here at home.
Date: Mar 12, 2026 - -
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Recovery Ecosystems Conference highlights transdisciplinary approach to addiction recovery , articleResearchers, practitioners, and community leaders gather in Roanoke to share strategies and strengthen partnerships supporting recovery across Appalachia.
Date: Mar 11, 2026 - -
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Betting on geopolitics? Economist explains risks of prediction markets , articlePrediction markets, like Kalshi and Polymarket, allow users the opportunity to bet on just about any real-world event, from the trivial to the monumental, including major geopolitical conflicts and elections here at home. Economist David Bieri explains how these markets work, why they appeal to a distinctly American economic mindset, and the risks that they pose for both users and broader structures.
Date: Mar 06, 2026 - -
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Hokies present four projects at annual ‘Olympics of transportation research’ , articleRalph Buehler, professor of urban affairs and planning, and his students presented four projects at the largest transportation research conference in the U.S.
Date: Mar 02, 2026 - -
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Policy research program builds pathways from research to actionable solutions , articleFour faculty members representing four colleges, one school, and three departments were named fellows or scholars in the +Policy Network’s 2025-26 policy research cohort, each receiving up to $10,000 to turn policy ideas into real-world solutions.
Date: Feb 26, 2026 - -
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Experts analyze the second State of the Union speech of Trump’s second term , articlePresident Donald Trump has appeared before Congress to deliver the second State of the Union address of his second term in office. Political scientist Karen Hult and political communications expert Cayce Myers offered their analysis of the content and context of the president’s speech.
Date: Feb 25, 2026 - -
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Experts available: Tariff strike down, State of the Union, Iran, bombogenesis, 'Sinners', and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss the Supreme Court striking down Trump's tariffs, the State of the Union, geopolitical tensions in Iran, the bomb cyclone storm, the musical history of "Sinners", and more.
Date: Feb 24, 2026 - -
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Experts available: partial government shutdown, social media lawsuits, fourth anniversary of Ukraine War , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including the partial shutdown over homeland security funding, social media companies on trial in child addiction cases, the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu
Date: Feb 16, 2026 - -
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Eric Burger, Rolando Burgos elevated to IEEE fellows , articleThe designation highlights their excellent contributions to high-power-density power electronics, stability of electronic power systems, and telecommunication policies.
Date: Jan 29, 2026 - -
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European affairs expert explains Greenland's geopolitical appeal , articleYannis Stivachtis, a European affairs expert at Virginia Tech, explains the history of the island territory’s appeal.
Date: Jan 22, 2026 - -
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Road map charts new course for state Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission , articleDrawing on data and community insight, the Center for Economic and Community Engagement helped shape a strategy to drive growth across Southern and Southwest Virginia.
Date: Jan 16, 2026 - -
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Even threat of Federal Reserve’s independence can imperil accountability, says expert , articleThe criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, approved by a longtime ally of President Trump, “marks a critical test of central bank independence in the U.S. that goes well beyond a technical dispute over a building renovation,” according to Virginia Tech economist David Bieri.
Date: Jan 14, 2026 - -
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New name, same mission: Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning drives sustainable solutions , articleThe school recently renamed the Urban Affairs and Planning program to Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning to clearly convey the scope of both research activities and academic programs.
Date: Dec 04, 2025 - -
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Holiday season story ideas: Travel, avoiding foodborne illnesses, budgeting, scams, and more , articleThe holiday season is full of joy and traditions, and it can also bring a few headaches. Whether you’re keeping your pets out of trouble, protecting your wallet from scammers, caring for holiday plants, or navigating family dynamics, Virginia Tech experts offer advice to help you through it all.
Date: Nov 18, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Tariffs & holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas trees, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news and holiday topics including tariffs and the impact on the holidays, food safety, cooking with invasive species, Christmas trees, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Nov 17, 2025 -
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