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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Removing barriers for students

Virginia Tech Advantage

State of the University Address

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Elevating institutional impact

Virginia Tech Global Distinction

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Warren Dixon named dean of the College of Engineering , article Date: Apr 20, 2026 -
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Board of Visitors concludes two-day meeting in Blacksburg , article Date: Apr 14, 2026 -
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Naren Ramakrishnan honored as University Distinguished Professor , article Date: Apr 14, 2026 -
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President Tim Sands to step down in the coming months , article Date: Apr 09, 2026 -
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A letter to Hokie Nation , article Date: Apr 09, 2026 -

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The clean room at @FralinBiomed will enable researchers and companies to manufacture clinical-grade materials that meet federal standards required for testing in patients. 🩺

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President Tim Sands

President Tim Sands

Removing barriers for students

State of the University Address

Elevating institutional impact

President Sands around campus