The Importance of Supporting Colleges and University Programs

The aims of this comprehensive campaign find expression in many ways all across campus, both in our colleges and programs. Find out how each one will help invent the future at Virginia Tech.

Athletics

At every university, student athletes represent the hope and promise of the human spirit. Whether it is the grace of a basketball player hanging in mid-air or the power of a running back driving to the goal line, spectators and athletes together extend the university community beyond the classrooms, lecture halls, and laboratories to a world of shared accomplishment. Read more >>

 

Center for the Arts

One of the most important measures of any society is the quality and abundance of its artistic endeavors. A community that invests in the arts is a community whose diverse resources support progress and ensure a rich and secure future. Read more >>

 

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Farmers and other producers are finding it harder to maintain profitability as their traditional methods reach maximum potential. Ensuring the quality, quantity and safety of our food supply is an increasing concern. Read more >>

 

College of Architecture and Urban Studies

Today, more than ever, we depend on man-made environments and products to sustain and advance society. In our rapidly changing world, there is a need to understand and mold the constructed world through acts of creation, design, construction, and analysis. Read more >>

 

College of Engineering

The unprecedented economic success of the United States is due in large part to our ability to guide technological change. However, as recently noted by the National Academy of Engineering, the number of graduates from American engineering schools is declining relative to other countries. Read more. >>

 

College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences

We must recommit to the transformative power of a comprehensive education, to the notion that only by educating ourselves across the broad spectrum of human knowledge can we hope to address the challenges of our age. Read more >>

 

College of Natural Resources

The natural world is changing, both because of natural causes and, more often, because of human impacts on the planet. More than ever, the world needs well-educated professionals who have the preparation and experience to answer these questions. Read more >>

 

College of Science

Throughout history, scientific discovery has driven much of human progress. Today, as our technological capacity increases, the pace of scientific discovery is accelerating and new products and processes are being invented that will change the world in ways we can scarcely imagine. Read more >>

 

Corps of Cadets

The Corps is a 24 hours a day, seven days a week leadership laboratory. The Rice Center for Leader Development fosters experiential learning in the areas of leadership, civic responsibility, service, and moral values. Read more>>

 

Equine Programs

In 2002, the industry accounted for $802.7 million in business sales for the state. The total value of all horses in the state is more than $1.4 billion and $505 million is spent annually supporting horses. Virginia Tech's Northern Virginia Equine Programs are dedicated to improving the health and welfare of horses that make up this important industry. Read more>>

 

Graduate School

Whether studying our nation's obesity epidemic, investigating landscape change in the Amazon, or working with a team to develop the next supercomputer, Virginia Tech's graduate students are engaged in vital, challenging research as they prepare for productive, responsible careers. Read more >>

 

Multicultural Affairs

As today's students graduate, they will enter a workplace in which a strong multicultural understanding and exposure to a wide variety of experiences will be a distinct advantage. Economic, social, and political forces have created a demand for leaders who can compete effectively in global environments, and it is our obligation to train these leaders. Read more >>

 

Pamplin College of Business

In a world increasingly connected and influenced by business, it is critical that business leaders have the ability to function in an international economy and a solid grounding in ethical business principles. Today's business students are those future business leaders. Read more>>

 

W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center

As the social fabric that once supported and nurtured the next generation continues to erode, and our youth turn to popular media for guidance and the culture of their peers for advice, we must stand ready to aid those institutions that boldly step forward to meet the needs of young people. Read more>>

 

Student Affairs

There is a common thread between today's graduates and those of a generation ago. They both tend to look fondly at their time at the university, value the knowledge and professional skills they gained, and cherish the personal relationships they formed. Read more>>

 

University Honors

As Virginia Tech continues to raise its academic standards, the role of a strong honors program will become increasingly important to attract exceptional students and meet their needs once they arrive. Read more>>

 

University Libraries

In an age in which we are inundated with information from multiple sources, some of questionable value, libraries play a critical role. They acquire, manage, sort, and certify information. They provide students and scholars access to the most current and credible knowledge available. But they do even more than that. They offer a quiet place for contemplation. Read more>>

 

Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine

Some studies predict the nation will be short nearly 15,000 veterinarians in all areas of the profession within the next two decades. This is a startling number, especially given that U.S. veterinary colleges graduate only about 2,600 students each year. Read more>>