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Nobel Prize winner, economics professor to speak at virtual lecture , article
Daron Acemoglu, economics professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will deliver the virtual 2026 Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Distinguished Public Lecture on April 8.
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Economic impact of Iran war already widespread, expert explains , article
The 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.
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Experts available: Rising gas prices, ICE agents assisting TSA at airports, LaGuardia plane–fire truck collision, and more , article
The 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.
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In Hokie Treks, exploration meets opportunity , article
During spring break, 40 Hokies from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences visited the National Museum of African American History and Culture and NBC4 in Washington, D.C., as part of the new program.
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In memoriam: Mark Sanders, professor emeritus of technology education , article
Sanders passed away in December at age 72.
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February Aspire! Awards spotlight civility , article
Award recipients were celebrated for embodying the Aspirations for Student Learning during the joint February ceremony.