“Our college, as home to the liberal arts and human sciences at Virginia Tech, centers on the study of humanity and society, with a focus on how people have used their power to transform oppressive systems and effect social change. These lessons are urgent, and they can guide us on how to act now.”
— Dean Laura Belmonte, in one of many calls for justice issued by faculty, staff, and students of the Virginia Tech College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences

Four hands united

Call for Justice and Solidarity: Statement on the Atlanta Shootings and the Rise of Anti-Asian Racism

A statement from faculty members and graduate students in the Department of Human Development and Family Science

Participants gather for a Black History Month event sponsored by the Virginia Tech Office for Inclusion and Diversity in 2018. Ellington Graves, assistant provost for inclusion and diversity, stands at center right.

Africana Studies Scholars for Justice

A statement from faculty, students, and affiliates of the Africana Studies Program at Virginia Tech

Raised fists and "Black Lives Matter" signs

Science, Technology, and Society Scholars for Justice

A statement from STS Policy Committee members, including Department of Science, Technology, and Society faculty members and graduate student representatives

Virginia Tech history majors Nick Anthony and Jillian Doerr presented their research findings at the website launch in December 2018.

Historians for Justice

A statement from faculty members in the Department of History

Nikki Giovanni stands at a podium in 2019

Literary Scholars and Artists for Justice

A statement from the interim chair of the Department of English on behalf of faculty members

P’trice Jones stands between two fellow students in 2018

United Voices for Justice

A statement from the interim chair of the Department of Sociology on behalf of faculty members

A student works with children in the Child Development Center for Learning and Research

Family and Developmental Scientists for Justice

A statement from the head of the Virginia Tech Department of Human Development and Family Science

Virginia Tech Chamber Singers rehearse in advance of a performance at Carnegie Hall.

Performing Artists for Justice

A statement from leaders of the Virginia Tech School of Performing Arts

A parade of protestors pass the Virginia Tech College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Building in Blacksburg on June 1

Humanity at the Core

A statement from Dean Laura Belmonte

As a student organization and a representative of Virginia Tech, we must not stand silent or neutral in the face of racial discrimination that affects the lives of many in our band, the Virginia Tech community, and the musical world. We condemn any acts of disrespect or hatred towards a person’s skin color, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other distinguishing feature, and fully support the black community. As a band, we will continue our spirit of Ut Prosim as we strive towards a society free of racism, prejudice, and discrimination. We will work hard to ensure an inclusive atmosphere and an incredible experience for all involved in The Marching Virginians this fall and beyond.
A statement from The Marching Virginians