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Saving a prehistoric legend

Virginia Tech and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources did the first-ever release of baby hellbenders into Virginia streams.

A professor holding a Hellbender in a river

Into the air

Students and faculty launch weather balloons to improve global weather models.

 Students with book bags gathered around a professor looking at trees
Saskia van de Gevel

MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

Setting the stage for growth and impact

As I wrap up my first year as Dean, we reflect on a year of growth, collaboration, and strategic vision that is shaping the college’s future.

Faculty Voices

Field Notes - the 2026 College of Natural Resources and Environment Magazine Credits (Vol. 1)

 

Editor: Max Esterhuizen

Web Designer: Will Pfeil

Writers: Max Esterhuizen and Chris Moody

Photography: Max Esterhuizen and Chris Moody

Contributers: Jungwhan Kim, Jennifer Russell, Tara Nepper, Clark DeHart, Luke Hayes, Adam Coates, and Michelle Prysby