BLACKSBURG, Va., March 31 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:

Two leaders in the College of Natural Resources and Environment (CNRE) were recognized for their sustained contributions to the Virginia Tech community.

Sarah Karpanty, professor of fish and wildlife conservation, was named to the Faculty Service Academy, and Stephanie Hart, executive director of the CNRE Advising and Career Center, has been selected to join the Faculty Leadership Academy.

The Academies of Faculty Service and Leadership, overseen by the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, recognize faculty members whose work has made a significant and demonstrable impact on the university through sustained s...