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CALS honors six alumni and friends

AAEC is proud to have five honorees recognized for their outstanding achievements and impact.

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The recipients of the 2025 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' Alumni Organization awards (from left): Elijah Griles, Zach Jacobs, J. Pearson, Kip Connelly, and George Norton. Not pictured: Thomas Debass. Photo by Marya Barlow for Virginia Tech.

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Virginia Tech economist tapped to help U.S. rethink the value of natural resources , article Date: May 2025 -
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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences honors outstanding alumni and friends for 2025 , article Date: May 2025 -
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Honoring Excellence: The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics Names 2025 Outstanding Seniors , article Date: May 2025 -
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Expert explains consequences of tariffs for Virginia agriculture , article Date: March 2025 -
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Experts available: Tariffs & farmers, economics of scam texts, U.S. cash warning, and more , article Date: March 2025 -
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CALS Global Opportunity Initiative cohort cultivates collaboration in Ethiopia , article Date: March 2025 -
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A Hokie-dipped partnership , article Date: March 2025 -
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Olivera Jankovska’s degree in agricultural and applied economics offers career opportunities with no boundaries , article Date: February 2025 -

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Defining Harm. Proposed Changes for the Endangered Species Act , article Date: 05/15/2025 -
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Understanding the Dynamics of Global Commodity Prices: A New Approach to Price Persistence and Volatility , article Date: 03/06/2025 -
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Jennifer Friedel honored with Excellence in Agricultural Law Award , article Date: 12/17/2024 -
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Thoughts on Entrepreneurship-through-Acquisition: A conversation with Keval Shah , article Date: 11/06/2024 -
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Alumni spotlight: Weizhe Weng , article Date: 03/05/2024 -
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Faculty expert Jennifer Friedel, Assistant Professor of Practice and Director of the VA Land Use-Value Assessment Program, weighs in on estate planning and succession planning for the family farm. , article Date: 12/05/2023 -

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WHAT IS AGRICULTURAL AND APPLIED ECONOMICS?

Agricultural and applied economics applies economic principles to food and fiber production,
natural resource management, community and regional economic development, environmental policy, and international trade.

AAEC Fellowships and Internship available: Apply by June 16, 2025

Virginia's Land Use-Value Assessment Program Fellowship

Ag Law Fellowship

Videographer Internship

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Alumni Weekend is an exciting tradition alumni look forward to all year long.

Join us to celebrate your class reunion, reconnect with your student organization and friends, and meet new Hokies! Return to Blacksburg to explore campus, have fun, and learn. Alumni Weekend is for all Hokies! >> Details

5 College Majors With Great Job Prospects

We are thrilled to have Applied Economics and Management as one of the top 5! Read the full U.S. News & World Report article

AAEC and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are hiring!

Check out all the opportunities available here!