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

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Elevating institutional impact

Virginia Tech Global Distinction

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Nine faculty members receive Fulbright Scholar Awards , article Date: Jul 07, 2026 -
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Virginia Tech earns high marks in Times Higher Education 2026 Sustainability Impact rankings , article Date: Jun 23, 2026 -
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Brian White named vice president and director of athletics , article Date: Jun 22, 2026 -
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Looking back on a remarkable run , article Date: Jun 21, 2026 -
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Virginia Tech ranked among top 15 percent of global universities by U.S. News & World Report , article Date: Jun 16, 2026 -

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A globally recognized researcher at Virginia Tech has been inducted as a 2025 fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. 👏

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President Tim Sands

President Tim Sands

Removing barriers for students

Invest to Win

Elevating institutional impact

President Sands around campus