Alumni and Friends
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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$10 million gift to fuel transdisciplinary data science , articleTom 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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A leap into the unknown , articleFormer 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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How this English graduate became a leader in nursing accreditation , articleListening 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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A powerful, interdisciplinary lens to view problems , articleFueled 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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3,200 students to be honored with degrees at fall commencement , articleThe 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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Alum shares leadership lessons from his rise through the FBI , articleWhen 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