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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Innovator Regina Dugan to deliver commencement address , article Date: Mar 18, 2025
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President Tim Sands notes 20th anniversary of Principles of Community , article Date: Mar 14, 2025
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Partnership for Progress , video Date: Mar 13, 2025
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A tale of two Alexandrias: Transcontinental partnership bridges two namesake cities , article Date: Mar 12, 2025

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Introducing: Academic Building One in Alexandria 🤩

Academic Building One is a router for our growing network, connecting Blacksburg, Roanoke, Richmond, and other locations around the commonwealth and the world where #Hokies are living and thriving. #TheCenterofNext pic.twitter.com/OplRC1yPzF
— Virginia Tech (@virginia_tech) February 24, 2025