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Meraki [may-rah-kee] Greek adjective: 1) the soul, creativity, or love put into something

Dreams2Degrees

Rising senior builds website to help minorities with inequalities during college application process

Black voices in agriculture and life sciences

Over the last year, Americans spent a lot of time examining our country’s history of race relations and talking about how we interact with each other today. Our college was no different.

CALS is committed to lifting up voices of minorities in agriculture and life sciences so they can share their successes and their challenges, and examine what can be done to make society more supportive and inclusive for all.

Three members of the CALS family gave a glimpse into their lives, hardships faced, and how everyone has a role in building a healthy and diverse culture.

Collage image of Brooke Johnson, '21, Chevon Thorpe, '12, and Maurice Smith, Jr., '12

A desire to serve

Alumnus turns agricultural project into community farm, feeding families in the process

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There is no limit to the impact Hokies can have on the world after leaving Blacksburg.

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Help 4-h thrive

Today and Tomorrow

For the last 100 years, Virginia 4-H has improved the lives of youth around the commonwealth.

But in order to continue to carry out this mission, 4-H needs your help. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for everyone — and 4-H is no exception. Canceled camps and events put a significant financial strain on 4-H education centers across the commonwealth.

We need your help to continue changing lives for the next 100 years.

Together, we can ensure that 4-H will continue empowering youth by giving them the tools they need to chart their own path and give them the space to thrive.

Join us. Give now.

To give text VA4H to 51555 or visit us online.

To learn more about how you can support Virginia 4-H Educational Centers, contact Emily Wong at 540-231-6975 or ewong03@vt.edu.