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

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Elevating institutional impact

Virginia Tech Global Distinction

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Search committee announced for vice president and director of athletics , article Date: May 28, 2026 -
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University Awards: Preston M. White '63 , video Date: May 18, 2026 -
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From President Tim Sands: Employee Appreciation and Hokie Wellness Fair on May 20 Date: May 18, 2026 -
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More than 6,500 to be awarded degrees in commencement ceremonies , article Date: May 08, 2026 -
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A message from President Tim Sands , article Date: May 07, 2026 -

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This year, Virginia Tech earned the No. 5 spot among large schools on the Peace Corps’ 2026 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list. During the past year, 40 Hokies served in 27 countries around the world, according to the Peace Corps.

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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