Content on Recession:
Graduate school offers chance to improve education
October 18, 2009
As America's job pool becomes increasingly depleted in the economic downturn, more and more college graduates are considering continuing education as a way to avoid the wrath of the recession.
Weak economy alters job market for graduates
October 18, 2009
Students entering the work force are looking for recession-proof jobs with the demand for engineering majors rising and the demand for liberal arts majors declining.
Column: Sports affected by recession
March 30, 2009
Albert Haynesworth, a defensive lineman for the Washington Redskins, signed a seven-year contract worth much more than $100 million last month.
Dining in the Recession: CT Multimedia Special Report
March 23, 2009
How will the ailing economy affect Virginia Tech dining halls in the next school year? CT multimedia takes a look.
Students look to alumni for jobs
March 17, 2009
Taking a cue from the daunting outlook of the job market awaiting them, students have begun to take advantage of networking opportunities offered by Virginia Tech.
Slow economy affects graduates
July 24, 2008
With politicians talking about things such as job creation, job destruction, outsourcing and stagflation, some might be curious about the way the economic downturn is affecting Virginia Tech students and graduates.