Virginia Tech Libraries

10/14/2026

The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors today appointed Richard Linton as the university’s 17th president.

Linton will succeed Tim Sands, who will continue to serve as president until Linton assumes office at the beginning of the 2027 spring semester.

Part of the Virginia Tech Alumni community, Linton received his bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and Ph.D. from Virginia Tech. He currently serves as president of Kansas State University.

“My 40-year journey in the land-grant system began at Virginia Tech,” said Linton. “Having earned three degrees here, the opportunity to return home and serve as president of my alma mater is a true honor.”

Read more ➡️ go.vt.edu/utpPZ

10/14/2026

Join us today at 3 p.m., as we explore materials about the Union Carbide Corporation, primarily from the 1960s-1970s. We've gathered items from across our collections to learn about this historic American chemical company.

🔗 twitch.tv/VTULStudios

📺 Catch up on past episodes: youtube.com/user/VaTechLibraries

10/13/2026

The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors gathers tomorrow to vote on the university's 17th president, with the intention to introduce the next leader via livestream afterward.

We hope you are just as excited as us for this big moment in Hokie history. To be among the first to meet our next president, be sure to tune in at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the link below.

🔗: go.vt.edu/utozN

10/09/2026

Tomorrow is your last chance to grab a pair of this year's student designed Hokie socks! Make a gift of $15 or more to University Libraries and open doors to opportunities and experiences that keep Hokies moving forward. 🧦

Don’t let these socks run away! 🔗 give.vt.edu/librarysocks

10/08/2026

Celebrate Derek's 10th birthday party with University Libraries, Hokie Wellness, and your favorite VT Therapy Dogs! Join us for an afternoon of food, fun, learning, and birthday cheer! 🎈

📅 Friday, 10/16
📍 Newman Library, 2nd floor
🕰️ 1-2 p.m.

10/07/2026

Did we just throw a football over Newman Library and catch it on the other side?

That’s debatable. But we did find a pretty creative way to give you a quick tour of the building. 🏈

10/06/2026

Tomorrow's take us back to the turn of the 20th Century as we explore the drama of the American theatre. 🎭

🔗 Join us at 3 p.m.: twitch.tv/VTULStudios

📺 Catch up on past episodes: youtube.com/user/VaTechLibraries

10/02/2026

Come on home to Newman Library. 🏡

10/01/2026

Freshen up your sock drawer with a pair of this year’s limited-edition Hokie socks! Make a gift of $15 or more to University Libraries to claim yours today. 🧦

Don’t let this pair get away! 🔗 give.vt.edu/librarysocks

09/30/2026

Congrats to our ARIES team Todd Ogle and Sarah Tucker for being featured in Popular Science for their incredible work on the Dig Hill 80 project! 👏

Archeology and gaming technology join forces to preserve battlefields of the past.