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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.

via WDBJ7|

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Virginia Tech President Announces Transition as Campus Momentum Grows

Virginia Tech President Tim Sands announces he will step down to allow a successor to lead the university, noting a period of momentum and growth: undergraduate enrollment up 30%, extramural research expenditures up 70%, endowment up 185%, a 20-spot rise in U.S. News rankings, and more than 100,000 degrees awarded since 2014; he will continue to serve through the transition, and the university will push forward with its priorities of Virginia Tech Advantage, Virginia Tech Global Distinction, and Invest to Win.

via Virginia Tech News|

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