BLACKSBURG, Va., March 13 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:

Student Affairs hosted a special combined Aspire! Awards ceremony onFeb. 20, highlightingthe December and Februarycommunity members who embody the Aspirations for Student Learning. Recipients were nominated by their peers and mentors for showcasing the Aspirationsand contributing to engaged and impactful learning environments.

Sam Yuzbashev, Commit to Unwavering Curiosity

As a student fellow in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, Yuzbashev's curiosity contributes to aculture of empathetic growth, support, and innovation.

Whether coordinating campus eng...