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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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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A message from President Tim Sands , article Date: Mar 31, 2025 -
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Leadership affirms university values, principles, and commitment to follow evolving laws , article Date: Mar 25, 2025 -

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Today, we’re honoring the lives of the 32 Hokies who were tragically taken from their loved ones and the Virginia Tech community on April 16, 2007.

On the 2025 Day of Remembrance, we're honoring the lasting impact they continue to have on our world. #VTWeRemember 🧡 pic.twitter.com/SIUvaZgbf5
— Virginia Tech (@virginia_tech) April 16, 2025