Since opening its doors in 1872 as Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College, Virginia Tech has produced scores of alumni whose contributions have bolstered the university’s reputation as a first-class institution across the nation and around the world. These noteworthy alumni are individuals who have

• risen to senior positions in government, including military service;
• achieved distinction for personal or professional accomplishments in any field or for contributions of enduring significance or value to society;
• committed heroic acts; or
• achieved celebrity for personal acts, performances, artistic endeavors, or ongoing professional status.

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