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Virginia Tech Board Unanimously Appoints Richard Linton as 17th President
The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors unanimously appointed Richard Linton as the university’s 17th president on October 14, 2026. Linton, a three-time Virginia Tech alumnus and current president of Kansas State University, will succeed Tim Sands, who is stepping down after 12 years. Linton is expected to begin his tenure in January 2027, while Sands will remain in office until then. The appointment follows months of political tension regarding the board’s composition and Sands’ early departure.