President Tim Sands

Leading Virginia Tech since 2014

About: Timothy D. Sands is the 16th president of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and a professor in the College of Engineering. Since joining Virginia Tech in 2014, President Sands has set the university on a course to become a leading modern, global, land-grant institution aligned with the needs and opportunities created by a rapidly changing world in the context of the evolving landscape of higher education.; Read more

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University update on higher education, immigration matters , article Date: Apr 25, 2025 -
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Title IX 2023-24 annual report available , article Date: Apr 22, 2025 -
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A joint message from President Tim Sands and Senior Vice President Dan Sui , article Date: Apr 15, 2025 -
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A celebration of Nikki Giovanni's legacy , article Date: Apr 15, 2025 -
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Five employees receive President’s Award for Excellence , article Date: Apr 11, 2025 -
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A message from President Tim Sands , article Date: Apr 10, 2025 -
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College of Engineering graduate programs ranked highly in latest U.S. News & World Report , article Date: Apr 08, 2025 -
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Community conversation identifies common ground, key challenges as university navigates new landscape , article Date: Apr 04, 2025 -
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Geoffrey Adelsberg appointed associate ombuds , article Date: Apr 04, 2025 -
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Search committee for vice president for marketing and communications announced , article Date: Apr 02, 2025 -

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Class of 2028: YOU DID IT! 🫡

Congratulations on your completion of Caldwell March II and your first year of cadet training. You have proven yourself and we are proud.

Well done, HOKIES!

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— VT Corps of Cadets (@VTCorpsofCadets) April 26, 2025