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Rebecca Steele aims to work in a medical school or health professions program after earning a Ph.D. in higher education.
Arnaz Dotivala plans to lead career and technical education through research and policy work.
Zeynep Ambarkutuk seeks a faculty role in educational psychology to study motivation and engagement.
Dijuan Gilbert aims to work at a university as a resident director before pursuing a Ph.D. in education.
All four graduates emphasize mentorship and the Hokie spirit as key to their paths.
Steele highlights Center for the Arts experiences as favorites outside her program.
Dotivala recalls mentorship from her dissertation chair as pivotal to her doctoral journey.
Ambarkutuk notes a welcoming Virginia Tech community helped her pursue a Ph.D.
The Class of 2026 graduates span higher education, educational leadership, and educational psychology.

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The Science on Tap program has hosted more than 80 events since 2017, engaging the New River Valley community.
The event aims to engage a broad audience by offering diverse topics, Q&A, and interactive activities.
Organizers plan to share the event’s framework so others can create similar outreach efforts.
The series emphasizes community building and access to science rather than persuading a viewpoint.
Two-thirds of speakers have ties to Virginia Tech, while one-third are from community or non-university backgrounds.
Topics have ranged from neuroscience to local concerns like Lyme disease and the spotted lanternfly.
The program has become a staple in the New River Valley community and a model for outreach.
A 'third space' concept frames the event as a social learning venue outside home and work.
The team includes graduate students, faculty, and local science communication professionals.
The program has documented a published paper to guide others in science outreach.

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Virginia Tech was billed $3,480 for the parachute removal and LED module replacement after the spring game incident.
One skydiver hit the videoboard during the Saturday spring game, causing the incident at Lane Stadium.
Va Tech reported the skydiver remained stable and under evaluation after the incident.
First responders and event staff were praised for their swift, coordinated response.
The incident occurred as Virginia Tech opened the James Franklin Era at Lane Stadium.
The skydiver’s parachute became stuck over the video board, trapping them for a period.

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James Franklin oversees Virginia Tech's spring drills after taking over the Hokies from Penn State roots.
Brent Pry returns to Hokies staff, enabling Franklin to focus more on offense during spring practice.
Tavita Pritchard takes the Stanford helm after coaching with the NFL’s Commanders, guiding a roster with added portal depth.
Cal hires Tosh Lupoi to lead a defense-known program, bringing experience from Oregon and Alabama.
Chad Morris returns to Clemson as offensive coordinator, aiming for a faster tempo in 2026.
North Carolina's Bill Belichick-era makeover continues with Bobby Petrino as OC amid offensive rebuild.
Petrino emphasizes running the football and tempo control under Belichick, signaling a strategic shift.
Stanford’s roster changes include adding potential starter Davis Warren from Michigan in the transfer portal.
Virginia Tech’s Brent Pry returns to defense duties, reuniting with Franklin’s Penn State staff.
The piece underscores spring practice as a barometer for early-season potential across three programs.

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