Office of the President

Dean Sorensen lauded, portrait unveiled at retirement reception

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Pamplin dean Richard E. Sorensen was presented with the Distinguished Leadership Award of AACSB International and will serve as its special advisor for emerging economies.

Charles W. Steger will step down as Virginia Tech's 15th president

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Charles W. Steger will remain as president until the search concludes and his replacement begins work.

Graduation countdown: As students complete exams, preparations for 2013 spring commencement ceremonies are underway

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Virginia Tech will provide live streaming video of both the Graduate School Commencement and University Commencement ceremonies off the university homepage.

Faculty, staff volunteer ushers work diligently to assist commencement visitors with disabilities

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

University officials estimate that more than 1,500 of the 35,000 guests expected to attend this year's commencement activities will need assistance or accommodations due to a disability. All of the more than 150 volunteers who will serve as ushers on commencement day undergo training on how best to interact with individuals with disabilities.

Hokies on the Hill program extends civics lessons to Capitol Hill

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Ten Virginia Tech undergraduates were Hokies on the Hill during spring semester and provided them with an up close look at the inner workings of politics in Washington, D.C.

National Capital Region Commencement speakers (1981 to 2012)

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The following individuals delivered the National Capital Region Commencement address at Virginia Tech (dating back to 1981):

National security expert Austin Yamada to address 2013 National Capital Region graduates

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Yamada was deputy assistant secretary of defense for special operations and combating terrorism from 2000 to 2003.

Swiss science and technology counselor Christoph Ebell to deliver 2013 Graduate School Commencement address

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The Graduate School Commencement ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. in Cassell Coliseum. Approximately 1,000 Virginia Tech graduate students are expected to complete their degree requirements this spring and participate in the ceremony.

Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger to give 2013 University Commencement address May 17

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

University Commencement will begin at noon. More than 5,000 graduates will be honored at this ceremony. The ceremony will be streamed live on the university homepage.

Alex Parrish receives 2013 President's Award for Excellence

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Alex Parrish has worked for the institute for four years as a graphic designer, Web designer, video producer, writer, editor, and visual artist.

Leisa Osborne receives 2013 President's Award for Excellence

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Leisa Osborne's service extends from the university to Literacy Volunteers of the New River Valley.

Kelly Woodward receives 2013 President's Award for Excellence

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Kelly Woodward recruited enough volunteers to build an all-student volunteer note-taking force for students with disabilities.

Dianne Bourne receives 2013 President's Award for Excellence

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Dianne Bourne is recognized for having made many significant contributions that are not customary for laboratory personnel.

Diane Walker-Green receives 2013 President's Award for Excellence

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Diane Walker-Green is known respectfully as the student "mom."

Nikki Giovanni announces Steger Poetry Prize winners

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Undergraduates pen poems about the future and compete for cash in the Steger Poetry Prize event.

In memoriam: John D. Wilson, former executive vice president for academic affairs and provost

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

John D. Wilson was credited with "transforming Virginia Tech into a comprehensive university that values the arts and humanities along with the sciences and engineering, and establishing the university's intellectual agenda as paramount."

2013 General Assembly update: Budget actions that will impact Virginia Tech

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The General Assembly modified existing plans for a 2 percent pay raise for all state employees in 2013-14, enhancing the plan to now provide a 3 percent merit-based raise for all faculty members and a 2 percent increase plus an additional compression action for classified and university staff.

Letter from Senior Vice President and Provost to university community

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The following is a letter to the university community from Senior Vice President and Provost Mark McNamee.

Letter from President Steger regarding events at Sandy Hook Elementary School

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The following is an open letter from Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger.

Community asked to reaffirm commitment to the Virginia Tech Principles of Community

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Our Virginia Tech Principles of Community call on us to take individual and collective responsibility to eliminate bias and discrimination.

Families, faculty to honor graduates at 2012 Fall Commencement ceremonies Dec. 21

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students will be honored during Fall Commencement ceremonies to be held Friday, Dec. 21, in Cassell Coliseum on the Virginia Tech campus.

Virginia Tech ranking for research spending jumps; remains tops in Virginia

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

A new report from the National Science Foundation shows Virginia Tech has risen from 44th to 41st in a national ranking of research and development spending at public universities in 2011. Virginia Tech remains the top university in Virginia for funds expended in the pursuit of science, engineering, and other scholarly activity, and the only Virginia institution in the top 50.

One year later: Remembering the life of Officer Deriek Crouse

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

We continue to extend our deepest condolences and support to Officer Crouse's family and to his colleagues in our police department.

Annie Hesp, Kirk and Noel Schulz to address graduates at 2012 Fall Commencement ceremonies

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Both ceremonies will be held at Cassell Coliseum. Approximately 2,500 students will be honored for completing their academic degrees at the end of the summer and fall terms at the two events.

Graduate School Commencement speakers (1990 to 2012)

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The following individuals delivered the Graduate School Commencement address at Virginia Tech (dating back to 1990):

University Commencement speakers (1873 to 2012)

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The following individuals delivered the University Commencement address at Virginia Tech (dating back to 1873):

Letter from Senior Vice President and Provost to university community

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Senior Vice President and Provost Mark McNamee shares reflections on the current academic year.

Cookbook offers exquisite food with a dash of history

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Latin-spiced pork tenderloin. Squash risotto. Black forest bread pudding. These are some of the dozens of exquisite recipes served at The Grove that are featured in a new cookbook

Photos: Mouth-watering recipes from The Grove Cookbook

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The Grove Cookbook offers exquisite food with a healthy dash of history.

New Horizons: President Steger's open letter to the university community regarding long-range plan

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Earlier this year the university task force for long-range planning completed A Plan for a New Horizon 2012-2018. Input from colleagues on campus and throughout the profession was collected and synthesized to produce this high-level plan.

Scott F. Midkiff named vice president for information technology and chief information officer

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Scott Midkiff arrived at Virginia Tech in 1986 and has developed and taught undergraduate and graduate courses in networking, wireless networks and mobile systems, network applications, and telecommunications.

Statement on proposed athletic practice facility

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:44:56 -0400

Vice President Administrative Services Sherwood Wilson recommends accepting the recommendation of an advisory committee not to locate the indoor practice facility in the originally proposed location directly behind the football practice field

Virginia Tech announces search committee for dean of the Pamplin College of Business

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The position description and application process will be announced in August 2012 and will be available through the Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost website.

Search committee for the Vice President for Information Technology selects finalists for campus interviews

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The Virginia Tech community is invited to attend the open forum presentations by the candidates for the position of vice president for information technology.

Virginia Tech research expenditures in 2010-11 total $450 million

Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Research expenditures for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2011, rose to $450 million, a 13.03 percent increase from the $398 million reported in fiscal year 2010. The increase represents the largest dollar growth and the second-largest percentage rise during the past nine years.

Two commencement speakers, family celebrations highlight 2012 spring commencement ceremonies May 11

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

For the first time, Virginia Tech will offer live streaming video of both the Graduate School Commencement and University Commencement ceremonies.

Patricia A. 'Patty' Perillo named vice president for student affairs