Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, better known as Virginia Tech, is a public land-grant research university in Blacksburg, Virginia. Renowned for its strengths in engineering, agriculture, architecture and business, Virginia Tech emphasizes hands-on learning, innovation and research across its academic programs. The university is also home to one of the nation’s oldest civilian military programs through the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, reflecting its land-grant heritage of leadership and public service.
Students build community through a vibrant campus life, while Hokies football traditions are among the most recognizable in college athletics, with fans welcoming the team onto the field by jumping to Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” at Lane Stadium. Notable alumni include broadcast journalist Hoda Kotb, Craigslist CEO Jim Buckmaster and former NFL quarterbacks Michael Vick and Tyrod Taylor.
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