Virginia Tech, formally known as Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, was established on June 20, 1872, in Blacksburg, Virginia. As a public land-grant research university and senior military college, its core mission is encapsulated in its motto "Ut Prosim" (That I May Serve). Virginia Tech offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across various disciplines. It also operates educational facilities in six regions statewide, a research center in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and a study-abroad site in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland. The university focuses on fostering innovation, research, and global engagement.
Notable affiliates include Venkat Sridhar, a National Academies Jefferson Science Fellow, and the university's Corps of Cadets ROTC program. Virginia Tech's College of Engineering consistently ranks highly in U.S. News & World Report graduate school rankings. The university's impact is significant, with initiatives like the Innovation Campus and campaigns aimed at broadening its influence and resources. Through its extensive research, educational programs, and global presence, Virginia Tech continues to contribute substantially to various fields and communities worldwide.
Organizations similar to Virginia Tech include Georgia Tech, University of Vermont, Texas A&M University and Purdue University College of Engineering.
Virginia Tech was founded in 1872.
Virginia Tech's headquarters is located in Blacksburg, VA, US.
Virginia Tech has 15,799 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.
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