{"id":133468,"date":"2026-03-24T00:03:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T03:03:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tech.einnews.com\/article\/901354169"},"modified":"2026-03-24T00:03:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T03:03:51","slug":"virginia-tech-celebrates-26th-annual-graduate-education-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/03\/24\/virginia-tech-celebrates-26th-annual-graduate-education-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Virginia Tech celebrates 26th annual Graduate Education Week"},"content":{"rendered":"
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From March 23 to 27, Virginia Tech will host Graduate Education Week<\/a> to honor approximately 6,500 graduates. Events will be held on Virginia Tech\u2019s Blacksburg campus and in Washington, D.C.<\/a><\/p>\n

Graduate Education Week honors graduate students<\/a>, graduate advisors and graduate faculty. The week highlights the importance of graduate education. The celebrations help participants learn about the contributions of graduate students to teaching and research. Virginia Tech will host professional development opportunities and celebratory events.<\/p>\n

At Virginia Tech, graduate students pursue over 80 fields, which helps support labs, research, classrooms and administration.<\/p>\n

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This year\u2019s theme is Graduate Education for Good<\/a>. The theme symbolizes how change stems from dedication and community.<\/p>\n

Monday, March 23<\/a><\/p>\n

Off to a Good Start: Donut and Coffee Drop-In (Blacksburg Campus)<\/p>\n

Good Writing, Good Citing: Using iThenticate (Zoom)<\/p>\n

Cafe Connect: Kick-off to Graduate Education Week (D.C. Campus)<\/p>\n

Coffee and Conversation (Roanoke Campus)<\/p>\n

A Wickedly Good Celebration of Graduate Education (GPD\/GPC Appreciation) (Blacksburg Campus)<\/p>\n

Grad Movie Night at The Lyric: Movie TBA (Blacksburg Campus)<\/p>\n

Good to Go: ETD Review and Submission Tips (Zoom)<\/p>\n

Tuesday, March 24<\/a><\/p>\n

Defying Writer’s Block: Writing Retreat (Blacksburg Campus)<\/p>\n

The Emerald Welcome: Applicant Zoom Session (Zoom)<\/p>\n

Burnout Workshop (Roanoke Campus)<\/p>\n

Flying High with Your CliftonStrengths (Blacksburg Campus)<\/p>\n

Alexandria Business Meet-up (D.C. Campus)<\/p>\n

C.A.L.M. Bingo (Blacksburg Campus)<\/p>\n

DCAP – Scriptless in Seattle – Ticket Giveaway (Blacksburg Campus)<\/p>\n

Wednesday, March 25<\/a><\/p>\n

Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) 42nd Annual Research Symposium and Exposition (Blacksburg Campus)<\/p>\n

No Wizard Required: Smart Strategies for the Job Search (Zoom)<\/p>\n

GLC Cafe: Good Coffee + For Good Friendship Wall (Blacksburg Campus)<\/p>\n

Bingo Night (D.C. Campus)<\/p>\n

Defying Distance (Blacksburg Campus)<\/p>\n

Good Writing, Good Citing: Using iThenticate<\/p>\n

Thursday, March 26<\/a><\/p>\n

“Those Who Don’t Try, Never Look Foolish” Hokie Hiccups: Graduate School Edition (Blacksburg Campus)<\/p>\n

D.C. Region Research Showcase (D.C. Campus)<\/p>\n

Navigating PI and Student Expectations Workshop (Roanoke Campus)<\/p>\n

GAI For Good: Creating Functional and Productive GAI Graduate Course Policies (Zoom)<\/p>\n

GLC Cafe: Good Dog Cafe + Green Elixir Mocktail Station (Blacksburg Campus)<\/p>\n

Movie Night at AB1 (D.C. Campus)<\/p>\n

Friday, March 27<\/a><\/p>\n

Sustainable Transportation Bike Tune-up and Ride (D.C. Campus)<\/p>\n

Prepared, Polished & Popular: Strategies for Interview Success (Zoom)<\/p>\n

Coffee with Cranwell (Roanoke Campus)<\/p>\n

DC Big Cook Out + Chillfield Truck (D.C. Campus)<\/p>\n

If We Work In Tandem: EGE Mentoring + Wellbeing Workshop for Students (Blacksburg Campus)<\/p>\n

Big Cook Out + Emerald City Selfie Station (Blacksburg Campus)<\/p>\n

For more information on event registration, times and additional details, visit Virginia Tech\u2019s Graduate School website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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