Sesquicentennial Stories

Innovation Campus Vice President and Executive Director Lance Collins joins Virginia Tech and external partner volunteers as they build desks for local Alexandria City Public School students to use for remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020).

Sesquicentennial Stories

It has been 150 years since Virginia Tech's founding as the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in 1872. Recognition of this milestone anniversary begins in fall 2021 and runs through fall 2022. Follow stories of Virginia Tech's Sesquicentennial.

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Virginia Tech launches observance of its sesquicentennial anniversary , article
From July 2021 through December 2022, Virginia Tech will observe the 150th anniversary of its founding. The first official sesquicentennial event, which is slated for October in tandem with Homecoming 2021, will be followed by ongoing celebrations that will extend across the commonwealth, nation, and even internationally.
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Pandemic doesn't slow planning for historic celebration , article
Beginning in fall 2021, the university will kick off a multifaceted celebration of its sesquicentennial anniversary. Since March, the Sesquicentennial Steering Committee and work groups have met virtually to craft a vision of Virginia Tech’s first 150 years in a way that looks at the past, lives in the present, and leans into the future.
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Council on Virginia Tech History identifies semifinalists for public art call , article
Seven semifinalists were announced by a selection committee of university subject-matter experts for development of a public art installation located at Solitude and the Fraction Family House.

Beyond Boundaries Connections

While Virginia Tech's Sesquicentennial provides an opportunity to reflect on the past and the university's advances in the past 150 years, it also creates a moment to imagine the future of higher education and the role Hokies will play in shaping the years ahead.

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Development of Virginia Tech’s inaugural utilities master plan underway , article Date: Mar 20, 2023
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President Tim Sands names Dean Julie Ross as special advisor , article Date: Feb 10, 2023
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Art intern finds meaningful experience, inspiration through sesquicentennial installation , article Date: Jan 31, 2023
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France Bélanger earns top recognition from Association for Information Systems for research excellence , article Date: Jan 24, 2023
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Tim Sands unveils aspirations for Virginia Tech in 2023 State of the University address , article Date: Jan 18, 2023
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Structure in place for university's access and affordability initiative , article Date: Jan 12, 2023

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