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Our programs span the study of public administration and policy, urban affairs and regional planning, government, and international affairs. We also offer undergraduate degrees in Smart & Sustainable Cities and in Environmental Policy & Planning, the first of their kind in the nation.
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VT SPIA leads several interdisciplinary research efforts. Faculty and students dedicate their scholarship to help address complex, pressing issues, such as the refugee crisis, affordable housing, and sustainability practices.
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Virginia Tech invasive species experts available to speak on environment, human health, biosecurity, and policy, and economics , articleAs part of National Invasive Species Awareness Week, celebrated Feb.24-28, the Invasive Species Collaborative has several experts to speak on invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread.
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Experts available: Winter storms, Russia-Ukraine war, flu season, ultrasound treatments, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss news in the headlines, including another round of winter storms, the latest on U.S. involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war, the worst flu season in more than a decade, using ultrasound technology to treat cancer, and electric cars generating lower non-exhaust emissions than their combustion counterparts.
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Professor traces untold stories of women’s influence in Mumbai , articleThe School of Public and International Affairs' Paroma Wagle is the first speaker for the 2025 Women and Girls in International Development speaker series. Wagle will share her research on six decades of women's activism that has shaped the Indian city.
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Battlefield tourism research puts graduate assistants on the front lines , articleStudents gain valuable field experience while helping the Center for Economic and Community Engagement study battlefield tourism’s economic impact in the Shenandoah Valley.
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Trump’s interests in Europe and the barriers they pose, EU expert explains , articlePresident Donald Trump began his new term with European policy goals that include a swift end to the Russia-Ukraine war, a proposal for the United States to control Greenland, and using tariffs to country a trade deficit with the European Union — all objectives much more easily voiced than accomplished. Virginia Tech international security expert Yannis Stivachtis shares insights into the Trump administration’s motives and challenges.
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Journalist resource: Experts look ahead to the top stories of 2025 , articleWith the Trump administration’s promises of transformative policies across the economy, international relations, and climate action, Virginia Tech's experts are ready to add insights and context to your stories. To schedule an interview with any of our experts on the top stories of the year, email mediarelations@vt.edu.