Virginia Tech College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences

09/02/2026

🇺🇸 What does the future hold for American constitutional democracy?

Join us for a Constitution Day talk with Radford University Professor, Stephen M. Joyce, exploring the challenges facing the U.S. Constitution and the future of American democracy.

“The Impossibility of American Constitutional Democracy”
📅 Sept. 17 | 7 p.m.
📍 Torgersen 2150
🎟️ Free and open to the public

Come listen, learn and join the conversation!

Learn more: https://events.liberalarts.vt.edu/event/constitution-day-talk-the-impossibility-of-american-constitutional-democracy/

09/02/2026

After Virginia Tech takes on ODU, head over to the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences post-game tailgate! 🏈

📅 Saturday, Sept. 12
📍 Wallace Hall patio
⏰ 3–5 p.m.
🎟️ $10 registration includes a gift to the Engagement Center for Creative Aging

Grab some snacks and drinks, catch up with fellow Hokies and alumni, and stick around to watch more football with us on the patio. 🧡

🔗 Register now: https://aimsbbis.vt.edu/clahstailgate

08/28/2026

🚨 ATTENTION SENIORS: FREE FOOD INCOMING! 🧡

Join us outside the LAHS building for two days of treats!

Coffee and donuts ☕
Sept. 2 | 9-10:30 a.m.

Pizza 🍕
Sept. 3 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

08/27/2026

Virginia Tech education researchers are working with history teachers to explore how AI can be used in the classroom thoughtfully, creatively and in ways that support learning.

08/27/2026

Happy first week of classes, Hokies! We’re so thrilled to have everyone back on campus.

What are you looking forward to most this semester?

08/26/2026

We love kicking off the semester with our incoming freshmen and transfer students. Welcome to Virginia Tech!

08/26/2026

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Dolly’s legacy reminds us that literacy is more than learning to read. It’s about opening doors to learning, imagination and opportunity — one book at a time. ❤️

"Dolly Parton created one of the most successful early literacy programs in the world through her Imagination Library.

Research shows that children who participate in the program develop stronger vocabularies, stronger early literacy skills, and a greater love of reading. But, the impact goes beyond academics — the program has been especially important for children living in poverty, where access to books is often limited. For many families, these may be the first books a child can truly call their own.

Dolly didn't just provide books. She helped make reading accessible, valued, and part of everyday family life. In communities where families may not have strong connections to books or literacy, she helped open the door to reading and learning.

By giving children access to books from an early age, the Imagination Library has helped reduce literacy gaps and better prepare children for success in school and beyond."
-Donna Fortune, associate professor of practice in elementary education

08/25/2026

Four CECE graduate assistants in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning program gained real-world experience taking the lead on a consequential project that gave Virginia Cooperative Extension new ways to communicate their value.

Read more: Link in comments!

08/24/2026

🎉 Welcome back, Hokies!

With a new semester comes new schedules, new routines and, sometimes, a little extra stress.

Virginia Tech marriage and family expert Paul Springer has tips to help families navigate the back-to-school transition, from setting boundaries to making time for rest and connection. 🧡

📚 Read his advice for starting the school year on a healthier, happier note: https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/08/2026-back-to-school-fall-family-parents-tips-issues-schedule.html

08/19/2026

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After 30 years of scholarship, mentorship and service to Virginia Tech, University Distinguished Professor Karen Roberto is retiring.

Roberto has left an enduring mark on the university and the communities she has served, leading the Institute for Society, Culture and Environment and advancing research on aging and family relationships.

Read more: go.vt.edu/usbFG