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Experts available: Tariff strike down, State of the Union, Iran, bombogenesis, 'Sinners', and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss the Supreme Court striking down Trump's tariffs, the State of the Union, geopolitical tensions in Iran, the bomb cyclone storm, the musical history of "Sinners", and more.
Date: Feb 24, 2026 - -
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Even threat of Federal Reserve’s independence can imperil accountability, says expert , articleThe criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, approved by a longtime ally of President Trump, “marks a critical test of central bank independence in the U.S. that goes well beyond a technical dispute over a building renovation,” according to Virginia Tech economist David Bieri.
Date: Jan 14, 2026 - -
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David H. Kellogg Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics , videoThe David H. Kellogg Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics is a hub for cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and research-centered teaching in the humanities and social sciences. Electrical engineering graduate David H. Kellogg '82 recently committed a $16 million estate gift to endow the research center that he helped launch with initial support.
Date: Jan 07, 2026 - -
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A powerful, interdisciplinary lens to view problems , articleFueled by the support of alumnus David H. Kellogg ’82, who recently made a $16 million gift commitment to endow the David H. Kellogg Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, Virginia Tech has become a national leader in the field, with sizable growth in the number of students who have majored or minored in what is widely known as PPE.
Date: Jan 06, 2026 - -
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Hans H. Haller honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 39 years, Haller made significant research contributions to the study of microeconomic theory, game theory, and evolutionary game theory.
Date: Jan 02, 2026 - -
Video ItemDavid H. Kellogg Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics , video
The David H. Kellogg Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics is a hub for cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and research-centered teaching in the humanities and social sciences. Electrical engineering graduate David H. Kellogg '82 recently committed a $16 million estate gift to endow the research center that he helped launch with initial support.
Date: Dec 15, 2025 - -
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Alum shares leadership lessons from his rise through the FBI , articleWhen Stephen Laycock ’91 walked into the FBI on career day, he knew where he wanted to go, but the path wasn’t obvious. An English degree, sharp communication skills, and a drive for opportunity propelled him from intern to executive assistant director of the FBI’s Intelligence Branch.
Date: Dec 10, 2025 - -
Video ItemEconomics, harmonica, and the winds of change , video
Sheryl Ball’s Rockonomics course welcomed Thor Hanes of the New River Blues Society, who introduced students to the harmonica and the technological changes that have shaped its sound over time.
Date: Dec 05, 2025 - -
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Holiday season story ideas: Travel, avoiding foodborne illnesses, budgeting, scams, and more , articleThe holiday season is full of joy and traditions, and it can also bring a few headaches. Whether you’re keeping your pets out of trouble, protecting your wallet from scammers, caring for holiday plants, or navigating family dynamics, Virginia Tech experts offer advice to help you through it all.
Date: Nov 18, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Tariffs & holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas trees, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news and holiday topics including tariffs and the impact on the holidays, food safety, cooking with invasive species, Christmas trees, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Nov 17, 2025 - -
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Compare, act early to avoid holiday shopping tariff chaos, experts say , articleVirginia Tech economists David Bieri and Jadrian Wooten weigh in on the best strategies for holiday shoppers navigating an uncertain landscape of tariffs, with the Supreme Court decision pending.
Date: Nov 13, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Government shutdown stalemate ends, flights delayed, SNAP benefits, yams vs sweet potatoes, more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Nov 11, 2025 - -
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Rising Hamburger Helper sales may signal shifting consumer confidence, expert explains , articleHamburger Helper, the familiar boxed mix that combines pasta and sauce with a pound of ground beef, is finding its way back into more American kitchens. Virginia Tech economist Jadrian Wooten said the renewed interest in Hamburger Helper offers insights into how families are adjusting to record beef prices and higher grocery costs.
Date: Nov 05, 2025 - -
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In memoriam: Amy Stanford, Department of Economics , articleA Virginia Tech alumna, Stanford worked in the Department of Economics for nearly 20 years.
Date: Nov 03, 2025 - -
Article ItemTeaching is Caring , article
“At the heart of this effort is the acknowledgment that education is a science that can be improved through research and practice,” said Estrella Johnson, an associate professor of mathematics who directs the center.
Date: Oct 15, 2025 - -
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Stand up for Science. Share it. Explain it. , article Date: Oct 07, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Government shutdown, Trump-Netanyahu meeting, political violence, Taylor Swift, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss the looming government shutdown, President Trump's meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, the rise in political violence, impacts around Taylor Swift's upcoming album release, and more.
Date: Sep 30, 2025 - -
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New Taylor Swift album offers lessons that could change music industry , articleSwift’s new album is a cultural, economic, and musical masterclass that offers lessons on reshaping the music industry, marketing, capitalizing on a brand, and the pressures of fame, say Virginia Tech experts.
Date: Sep 29, 2025 - -
Video ItemEconomics class explains the principle of elasticity , video
Jadrian Wooten, Collegiate Associate Professor of Economics, is using a new activity to teach the economic concept of elasticity.
Date: Sep 25, 2025 - -
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Why cardboard boxes may signal the next recession, expert explains , articlePlenty of people have levied theories about potential recession indicators across the economy this year. But what if the key to finding the right economic indicator is to stop thinking outside the box and to start thinking about the box itself? Virginia Tech economist Jadrian Wooten believes that the so-called cardboard box index may carry with it a warning sign for today.
Date: Sep 16, 2025 -
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