VT CEED

A few weeks ago, we held our CEED End-of-Year Celebration to honor our incredible scholars who volunteer countless hours supporting our pre-college, undergraduate, and graduate program initiatives.

To our scholars: we see you, we appreciate you, and we are grateful for the many ways you show up, serve, and make an impact. You continue to embody Virginia Tech’s motto, Ut Prosim— “That I May Serve.”

Thank you for leading with purpose, heart, and commitment. Keep pressing forward!

Alexandria Johnson did it, y’all! She has been accepted into the Ph.D. program in Civil and Environmental Engineering at University of California, Davis this fall.

Two years ago, Alexandria participated in the A Step to the Doctorate Institute, and since then, she has continued to grow and thrive. She chose to pursue her master’s degree at Virginia Tech, where she was actively involved in the New Horizons Graduate Scholars Program and many other organizations across campus.

There were many conversations about taking the next step, and Alexandria kept showing exactly why she was ready. Her skills, integrity, energy, and genuine commitment to excellence made it clear that she was built for this moment.

So proud of you, Alexandria. Your journey is powerful, and this is only the beginning.

Prepared. Capable. Necessary.

Big congratulations to Ivy Brundege for being accepted into the Neuroscience PhD Program at Johns Hopkins University as a Vivien Thomas Scholars Initiative Fellow!

Moments like this remind us why A Step to the Doctorate exists—to help scholars see what is possible and pursue it with confidence.

We are proud of you, Ivy. Keep shining, keep pushing forward, and keep doing great things. The journey is just beginning!