Statement Archive
- From President Tim Sands: Employee Appreciation and Hokie Wellness Fair on May 17, May 15, 2023
- A message from President Tim Sands at the close of the spring semester, May 2, 2023
- The impact and importance of our Principles of Community, March 9, 2023
- A welcome message from President Tim Sands, January 16, 2023
- A message from President Tim Sands and Vice President Menah Pratt on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 16, 2023
- Remarks from President Tim Sands to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) on behalf of the Virginia Council of Presidents, January 10, 2023
- From President Tim Sands: A year of wonderful experiences and milestones, December 12, 2022
- A joint statement from Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Rector Letitia “Tish” Long '82 and President Tim Sands, November 14, 2022
- From President Tim Sands: Take part in InclusiveVT Welcome events this week, September 12, 2022
- A welcome message from President Tim Sands, August 22, 2022
- From President Tim Sands: Employee Appreciation Day and Hokie Wellness Health and Benefits Fair on May 18, May 16, 2022
- From President Tim Sands: Finishing the year the Hokie way, May 5, 2022
- From President Tim Sands: Take part in these events for Principles of Community Week, March 11, 2022
- From President Tim Sands: Masks still required for Blacksburg, Roanoke campuses, March 4, 2022
- From President Tim Sands: Mask requirements may be lifted in the coming weeks, February 14, 2022
- A message from President Tim Sands, February 4, 2022
- From President Tim Sands: Changes in vaccine mandate, plans for successful semester, January 31, 2022
- From President Tim Sands: New requirements align with executive action, January 18, 2022
- From President Tim Sands: Welcome to a new semester and new year at Virginia Tech, January 17, 2022
- From President Tim Sands: Many chances this week to honor legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., January 17, 2022
- From President Tim Sands: Expectations for the coming semester, January 11, 2022
- From President Tim Sands: Booster shots, tests, and masks required for spring semester start, December 28, 2021
- From President Tim Sands: Sincere thanks and good wishes for the holiday season, December 14, 2021
- A message from President Tim Sands, October 29, 2021
- A message from President Tim Sands and Vice President Menah Pratt-Clarke on Indigenous Peoples Day, October 11, 2021
- From President Tim Sands: Our commitment to confront and address sexual violence in our community, September 23, 2021
- President Tim Sands updates Blacksburg campus on COVID-19 status, September 20, 2021
- From President Tim Sands: Community remembers Sept. 11, 2001, September 10, 2021
- From President Tim Sands: InclusiveVT week begins today, September 7, 2021
- From President Tim Sands: Welcome to the start of an important year in Virginia Tech's history, August 23, 2021
- A message from President Tim Sands and Vice President Menah Pratt-Clarke on Juneteenth observance, June 17, 2021
- From President Tim Sands: COVID vaccinations required for students, strongly urged for faculty and staff, June 8, 2021
- From President Tim Sands: Cooperation and Hokie spirit helped us finish the year strong, May 5, 2021
- From President Tim Sands: Shared achievements come from supporting one another, April 28, 2021
- A message from President Tim Sands, Vice President Menah Pratt-Clarke, and Vice President Frank Shushok Jr., April 21, 2021
- A message to the Virginia Tech community, April 1, 2021
- Special vaccination clinic announced for Virginia Tech employees, March 22, 2021
- From President Tim Sands: Let's finish strong, March 15, 2021
- From President Tim Sands: Stay engaged and support Principles of Community Week, March 8, 2021
- 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
