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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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Virginia Tech named a leader in serving veterans , article Date: Jul 16, 2026 -
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Nine faculty members receive Fulbright Scholar Awards , article Date: Jul 07, 2026 -
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Virginia Tech earns high marks in Times Higher Education 2026 Sustainability Impact rankings , article Date: Jun 23, 2026 -

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Virginia Tech statisticians have been recognized for their work with NASA, helping assess critical pressure vessels on the International Space Station that safely store essentials like propellants and life-support systems. 🚀

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President Sands around campus