Virginia Tech College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences

05/29/2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup represents a major moment for the sport, likely marking the final World Cup appearances for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo while introducing a new generation of stars. But attention surrounding this year’s event extends beyond the soccer pitch.

Virginia Tech expert Patrick Ridge explains. ⬇️

Co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to become the largest in tournament history. While the tournament represents a major moment for the sport, Virginia Tech expert Patrick Ridge said attention surrounding this year’s event extends beyond the competiti...

05/27/2026

Congratulations to Brittany Howell, Associate Professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute and the Virginia Tech Human Development & Family Science department, on being named the 2026 Outstanding Researcher by the National Rural Health Association!👏

Howell’s research focuses on infant and child brain development and advancing health outcomes for rural communities. This national recognition highlights her impactful work and continued commitment to improving the lives of children and families.🧡

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The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute’s Brittany Howell, who focuses on infant and child brain development, was named as the 2026 outstanding researcher by the National Rural Health Association.

05/27/2026

Celebrating 60 years of impact, leadership, and public service. Congratulations to our Department of Political Science as they kick off this milestone anniversary year! 🧡

Join us in Blacksburg on August 20, 2026 for the 60th Anniversary Celebration, more info and RSVP coming soon!

05/22/2026

How do the humanities and technology work together to shape the future?

A new college volunteer advisory group, Human-Centered Futures Council, is helping answer that question by advising on innovative courses that prepare students for careers in an AI-driven world.

Through collaboration with industry leaders and alumni, the council is helping students build the human-centered skills employers are looking for most. Read more:

The new Human-Centered Futures Council is advising the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences on courses that fuse the humanities with technology and offer insight into how students who study the liberal arts are prepared for careers in day’s artificial intelligence-driven world.

05/21/2026

What AI can’t do but a liberal arts grad can.

From Dean Laura Belmonte’s Commencement Address to the Class of 2026.

“We know there are plenty of tasks that AI can help complete. We’ve launched an initiative called Tech for Humanity to explore the many ways, both positive and negative, that digital technology and AI are transforming virtually every facet of our lives.

But we also need to talk about what AI can’t do and what a graduate in the social sciences and humanities can and will do.”

05/20/2026

Congratulations to all of our master’s graduates from Blacksburg, online, and the Virginia Tech in the D.C. Area 🎓

Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance brought you to this moment, and we can’t wait to see what you accomplish next. Congratulations, Hokies!

05/20/2026

The best part of commencement weekend? Seeing the people who showed up to celebrate every milestone along the way.

From cheers in the crowd to proud family moments, thank you to everyone who helped make this weekend so special for the Class of 2026. 🧡

05/19/2026

College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Commencement 2026 Ceremony 4: History Department at Virginia Tech, Virginia Tech Human Development & Family Science, Virginia Tech School of Education

05/19/2026

College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Commencement 2026 Ceremony 3: Virginia Tech Philosophy, Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures at Virginia Tech, Virginia Tech Department of Political Science, David H. Kellogg Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics