Sesquicentennial Stories

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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Article ItemVirginia 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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Article ItemPandemic 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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Article ItemCouncil 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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Article ItemPresident Tim Sands names Dean Julie Ross as special advisor , article Date: Feb 10, 2023
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