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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New study examines AI solution to leadership communication gaps , article Date: Mar 23, 2026 -
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In memoriam: Sandra Davis, Board of Visitors vice rector , article Date: Mar 18, 2026 -
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Board of Visitors to consider 2026-27 tuition and fees at April 14 meeting; virtual public comment opportunity scheduled for April 2 , article Date: Mar 15, 2026 -
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Grant to fuel Appalachian history initiative , article Date: Mar 04, 2026 -
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Cayelan Carey, Amy Pruden named Virginia Outstanding Faculty , article Date: Mar 04, 2026 -

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#VirginiaTech is making moves in innovation. 🔬

Ranked No. 59 by the National Academy of Inventors on its 2025 Top 100 U.S. Universities list for granted utility patents, turning ideas into real-world impact.

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— Virginia Tech News (@vtnews) March 23, 2026

President Tim Sands

President Tim Sands

Removing barriers for students

State of the University Address

Elevating institutional impact

President Sands around campus