News and Statements

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Virginia Tech plans possible in-person events with a virtual spring 2021 commencement ceremony , article Date: Mar 03, 2021
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Unified Vision: How Children’s National Hospital, Virginia Tech, JLABS are creating pediatric and healthcare research hub in Washington, D.C. , article Date: Feb 28, 2021
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More than 12,000 Hokies come together to raise over $6.1 million for Virginia Tech on Giving Day , article Date: Feb 25, 2021
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Constituent groups working together to improve, advance shared university governance , article Date: Feb 12, 2021
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At Virginia Tech, cultural celebration reflects true diversity and inclusion for Black History Month and beyond , article Date: Feb 09, 2021
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Joe Griffitts receives 2020 Governor’s Honor Award , article Date: Feb 03, 2021
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Lisa Wilkes named vice president for strategic initiatives and special assistant to the president , article Date: Jan 28, 2021
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Virginia Tech geoscientist receives prestigious National Academy of Sciences geology prize , article Date: Jan 21, 2021
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Virginia Tech and community leaders discuss vaccine progress, pandemic response , article Date: Jan 18, 2021

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Presidential Statements

A message from President Tim Sands and Vice President Menah Pratt-Clarke, March 4, 2021
From President Tim Sands: Increased testing and vigilance required, COVID variants presumed to be in region, February 16, 2021
From President Tim Sands: Take care of your mental health, February 11, 2021
From President Tim Sands: Vaccines offer promise, but we have to do more, February 2, 2021
From President Tim Sands: Maintain vigilance and commitment this spring, January 18, 2021
A message from President Tim Sands in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 15, 2021
President Tim Sands highlights resiliency and progress in midst of pandemic, January 13, 2021
From President Tim Sands: Model critical thinking and commit to serve your communities, January 7, 2021
From President Tim Sands: Thank you for your outstanding work this year, December 15, 2020
Burruss lighting celebrates community, November 18, 2020
From President Tim Sands: The challenge ahead is to stay the course, November 16, 2020
For the election, Hokies should lead by example, November 2, 2020
Virginia Tech observes Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 12, October 12, 2020
Halfway through the semester, Virginia Tech rises to the challenge, October 7, 2020
A message from President Tim Sands: High-contact testing program, September 30, 2020
Coming weeks are critical for the rest of the year, September 22, 2020
A message from President Tim Sands: Implementing mandatory random prevalence testing, September 18, 2020
From President Tim Sands: Participate in InclusiveVT Week Sept. 7-11, September 7, 2020
From President Tim Sands: Virginia Tech continues to monitor new cases, September 1, 2020
From President Tim Sands: Let's continue to work together, August 26, 2020
President Tim Sands updates community on testing and reopening, August 18, 2020
A welcome back message from President Tim Sands, August 14, 2020
A message from Virginia Tech President Tim Sands, August 9, 2020
President Tim Sands issues statement on U.S. Supreme Court decision on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, June 18, 2020
From President Tim Sands: University will close this Friday to observe Juneteenth, June 16, 2020
Statement by President Tim Sands on Lee Hall, June 8, 2020
President Tim Sands announces plans for 2020 fall semester, June 8, 2020
A statement from President Tim Sands and Vice President for Strategic Affairs and Diversity Menah Pratt-Clarke, May 31, 2020
Planning from the peak: A message from President Tim Sands, April 26, 2020
A message from President Tim Sands on the 2020 Day of Remembrance, April 15, 2020
From President Tim Sands: In the spirit of Ut Prosim, consider the Virginia Medical Reserve Corps, April 10, 2020
A message to students from President Tim Sands, April 8, 2020
A message to Virginia Tech alumni from President Tim Sands, April 1, 2020
A message to Blacksburg Hokies from President Tim Sands, March 30, 2020
A message to the Virginia Tech community from President Tim Sands, March 27, 2020
From President Tim Sands: An update on university response to the COVID-19 virus, March 17, 2020
A message to the Virginia Tech community, March 6, 2020
President Tim Sands: New decade offers great opportunity for Virginia Tech, January 21, 2020
A message from President Tim Sands in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 20, 2020
A message from President Tim Sands at the end of the 2019 fall semester, December 12, 2019
A statement from President Tim Sands on the Climate Action Commitment, November 8, 2019
State of the University Address, September 6, 2019
A message from President Tim Sands: Be part of InclusiveVT Week, September 4, 2019
A welcome message from Virginia Tech President Tim Sands, August 25, 2019
A year-end message from President Tim Sands, May 9, 2019
A statement from Virginia Tech President Tim Sands, April 30, 2019
A message to the Virginia Tech Community from President Tim Sands, March 20, 2019
A message from President Tim Sands on Principles of Community Week, February 19, 2019
An update from President Tim Sands on Beyond Boundaries, January 23, 2019
A message from President Tim Sands in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 21, 2019
A message from President Tim Sands at the end of the 2018 fall semester, December 11, 2018
A message from President Tim Sands on the Innovation Campus, November 13, 2018
A message to the Virginia Tech community from President Tim Sands, October 28, 2018
A message from President Sands about the campus climate survey, October 12, 2018
A message from President Tim Sands to the Virginia Tech community, October 4, 2018
From President Tim Sands: Statement on AAALAC accreditation initiative, Sept. 26, 2018
From President Tim Sands: InclusiveVT Week drives the commitment to community, diversity, and excellence, Aug. 30, 2018
A welcome message from Virginia Tech President Tim Sands, August 13, 2018
A letter from President Tim Sands at the end of the academic year, May 18, 2018
A statement from President Tim Sands, April 11, 2018
An update from President Sands on tuition and fees, April 10, 2018
A statement from President Tim Sands, March 30, 2018
Principles of Community Week reaffirms our commitment to inclusion and diversity, March 11, 2018
Beyond Boundaries — From Vision to Implementation, January 16, 2018
A message from President Tim Sands in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 15, 2018
A message from President Tim Sands at the end of the 2017 fall semester, December 12, 2017
Cyril Clarke named interim executive vice president and provost; Thanassis Rikakis to become Presidential Fellow for Academic Innovation, October 30, 2017
A special statement from President Tim Sands, October 6, 2017
A statement from President Tim Sands on staff participation in governance, September 20, 2017
A message from President Tim Sands on the effects of Hurricane Harvey, August 30, 2017
From President Tim Sands: Welcome to the 2017-18 academic year, August 24, 2017
A message from President Tim Sands and Rector Dennis Treacy, August 14, 2017
President announces staff changes in Office of the President, July 21, 2017
A message from Virginia Tech President Tim Sands on Destination Areas, April 6, 2017
A message to the Virginia Tech community from President Tim Sands, March 29, 2017
A message to the Virginia Tech community from President Tim Sands, March 12, 2017
A letter to students from President Tim Sands, February 26, 2017
An open letter to the Virginia Tech community from President Tim Sands, January 29, 2017
A message from President Tim Sands in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 16, 2017
A letter from President Tim Sands on the Beyond Boundaries final report, November 27, 2016
Statement on the presidential election from Tim Sands, November 9, 2016
A message to the Virginia Tech community from President Tim Sands, November 3, 2016
Open letter from President Tim Sands at the start of the fall semester, August 22, 2016
Open letter from President Tim Sands, July 6, 2016
Reflections on the 2015-16 Academic Year, May 19, 2016
Statement from President Tim Sands, May 5, 2016
Presidential message on the 2016 General Assembly, March 17, 2016
An open letter to the Virginia Tech community, March 9, 2016
Statement from President Tim Sands, February 8, 2016
An open letter to the Virginia Tech community from President Tim Sands, January 30, 2016
President Sands recalls Dr. King’s spirit as Virginia Tech begins a new semester, January 18, 2016
A message to the Virginia Tech Community, November 13, 2015
President's Letter to the Virginia Tech Class of 2019, July 2015
President's Letter to the University Community on Visioning, May 12, 2015
Open letter to Ms. Malia Obama and all high school juniors and seniors engaged in the college search, April 2015
President Sands' Installation remarks, October 17, 2014
Open letter from new Virginia Tech President Tim Sands to the university community , June 3, 2014