President Tim Sands

Leading Virginia Tech since 2014

Timothy D. Sands is the 16^th 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.

State of the University address

2024 Address

Improving access and affordability

Virginia Tech Advantage

Elevating institutional impact

Virginia Tech Global Distinction

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Virginia Tech 19th among all U.S. schools, 6th among all U.S. public schools in new ranking , article Date: Sep 05, 2024
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Beyond Boundaries Scholars program opens doors for students , article Date: Sep 03, 2024
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Progress toward university priorities highlights quarterly board meeting , article Date: Aug 28, 2024
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AI projects move forward in collaboration between Virginia Tech, Children’s National Hospital , article Date: Aug 26, 2024

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In case you are wondering, #Hokies, @virginia_tech is #19 overall, #6 among public universities, and #1 in #Virginia. Our focus on student outcomes and the student experience shines through in these rankings. https://t.co/zbDnlcvFuS
— Timothy D Sands (@VTSandsman) September 5, 2024