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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
210 Burruss Hall, 800 Drillfield
Blacksburg, Virginia
Type: 4-year, Public
Site:
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Student Population: 34,683
Technologies: (47)
Graduation Rate: [[ Math.round(0.84 * 100) ]]%
Awards Offered
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Doctor's degree - professional practice
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
- Master's degree
- Postbaccalaureate certificate
- Post-master's certificate
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Technologies
Profile: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
In the News
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Virginia Tech freezes tuition for 2023–24 academic year despite funding gaps
Source: The Roanoke Times
Date: October 2, 2023
Summary: Virginia Tech has decided to freeze tuition for in-state undergraduates during the 2023–24 academic year in an effort to keep higher education affordable. However, university leaders expressed concerns about how to cover funding gaps created by increased costs. -
Virginia Tech partners with IBM to provide AI and quantum computing resources to students and researchers
Source: TechCrunch
Date: September 14, 2023
Summary: Virginia Tech announced a collaboration with IBM to bring artificial intelligence and quantum computing tools to its engineering and computer science programs, positioning the university as a leader in advanced technology education. -
Enrollment surges at Virginia Tech amid increasing demand for STEM education
Source: Virginia Business
Date: August 25, 2023
Summary: Undergraduate enrollment at Virginia Tech reached record numbers for the 2023–24 academic year. The growth is attributed to the university's emphasis on STEM programs and community outreach efforts. -
Virginia Tech to expand cybersecurity initiatives with $20 million federal grant
Source: Government Technology
Date: July 19, 2023
Summary: Virginia Tech has been awarded $20 million by the U.S. government to grow its cybersecurity training program, focusing on developing skilled professionals for the public and private sectors.
Technology and Software
Software & Technology Partners
- Learning Management System (LMS): Canvas by Instructure
- Student Information System (SIS): Ellucian Banner
- ERP System: Ellucian Banner ERP
- Email/Collaboration Tools: Microsoft 365
- CRM: Salesforce for Enrollment and Advancement Services
- Library System: Ex Libris Alma and Primo
- AI Tools: IBM AI and Quantum Computing Resources (via partnership)
- Research/Data Analysis: MATLAB, Tableau
- Cybersecurity Solutions: Palo Alto Networks, Cisco Secure Endpoint
- Web Hosting and CMS: Drupal
- Virtual Labs: Labster, VMware
Sources:
- G2Crowd
- Virginia Tech IT Services
Budget
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2023 | $1.9 Billion | $1.85 Billion | Increased research funding and state grants. |
| 2021–2022 | $1.8 Billion | $1.77 Billion | Record enrollment impacted financials. |
| 2020–2021 | $1.7 Billion | $1.68 Billion | Pandemic-era reductions in programs. |
| 2019–2020 | $1.65 Billion | $1.63 Billion | Initial rollouts of online learning expansions. |
| 2018–2019 | $1.6 Billion | $1.55 Billion | Growth in STEM tuition and external funding. |
Sources: Virginia Tech Annual Financial Reports (2022, 2023).
Endowment
$1.67 Billion
Sources: National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO), 2023.
Org Chart
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Timothy D. Sands | President |
| Cyril Clarke | Executive Vice President & Provost |
| Amy Sebring | Vice President for Finance & CFO |
| Lisa Wilkes | Vice President for Human Resources |
| Julia M. Ross | Dean of Engineering |
| Brandy Salmon | Associate VP for Innovation and Partnerships |
| Ken Miller | VP for Information Technology & CIO |
Sources: Virginia Tech website & verified recent announcements.
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Skills (5)
- Linux
- Network Security
- Security Compliance
- Security Issues
- Security Operations
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