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As proud alumni of Virginia Tech's College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, you are part of a vibrant community of over 65,000 individuals, dedicated to advancing knowledge, fostering critical thinking, and shaping tomorrow's leaders. The College stands at the forefront of interdisciplinary education, blending the humanities and social sciences to address complex global challenges. With a rich history dating back to Virginia Tech's founding, our college has consistently upheld a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement.

 

Our alumni play a vital role in our ongoing success and serve as ambassadors in diverse fields worldwide. Your achievements in academia, business, public service, and the arts inspire current students and faculty alike. Together, we continue to uphold Virginia Tech's motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), through collaborative research initiatives, outreach programs, and a steadfast dedication to fostering inclusive excellence. We invite you to reconnect with your alma mater, share your experiences, and join us in shaping the future of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences at Virginia Tech.

Alumni News

 
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    Faculty and students in front of a data visualization screen in Virginia Tech’s Data and Decision Sciences Building. Photo by Luke Hayes for Virginia Tech.
    $10 million gift to fuel transdisciplinary data science , article

    Tom and Cathie Woteki, an alumni couple who made profound contributions to the fields of public health and applications of enterprise computing in their careers, have made a $10 million estate gift commitment to endow multiple faculty positions or fellowships, as well as create graduate fellowships, in the College of Science and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

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    Kaylea Arnett diving from a platform attached to a cliff in Italy last year
    A leap into the unknown , article

    Former Virginia Tech All-American diver Kaylea Arnett '16 is competing internationally as a high diver, plunging into various bodies of water from platforms as high as 70 feet in the air — and loving it.

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    Portrait of Jennifer Butlin smiling indoors at the Inn at Virginia Tech, with warm hanging lights and blurred architectural details in the background.
    How this English graduate became a leader in nursing accreditation , article

    Listening deeply, something she learned from years of interpreting literature, helps Jennifer Butlin '92 unify educators, policymakers, and practitioners around shared interests and goals as the executive director of the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

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    Professor of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) Michael Moehler teaching the PPE Gateway course. Photo by Clark Dehart for Virginia Tech.
    A powerful, interdisciplinary lens to view problems , article

    Fueled by the support of alumnus David H. Kellogg ’82, who recently made a $16 million gift commitment to endow the David H. Kellogg Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, Virginia Tech has become a national leader in the field, with sizable growth in the number of students who have majored or minored in what is widely known as PPE.

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    Photo of commencement ceremony at Cassell Coliseum
    3,200 students to be honored with degrees at fall commencement , article

    The University Commencement ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. ET Friday, Dec. 19, with the Graduate School Commencement ceremony following at 2:30 p.m. ET. Both events will be available via livestream video from the university homepage for those unable to attend in person.

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    Stephen Laycock, Department of English Distinguished Alumni Board member
    Alum shares leadership lessons from his rise through the FBI , article

    When Stephen Laycock ’91 walked into the FBI on career day, he knew where he wanted to go, but the path wasn’t obvious. An English degree, sharp communication skills, and a drive for opportunity propelled him from intern to executive assistant director of the FBI’s Intelligence Branch.

Contact Us

College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Building, 200 Stanger Street, Blacksburg, VA 24061

Alumni: Sarah Turner, sturner24@vt.edu
Giving: Michael Webb, 540-231-8014, mcwebb@vt.edu
Media and News Inquiries: Jenny Boone, 540-232-8574,  jennykb@vt.edu