Virginia Tech: First Smith Family Scholars Look to Turn Generosity Into Service
September 25, 2026
September 25, 2026
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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First Smith Family Scholars look to turn generosity into service
Two Virginia natives and Hokie alumni are the first to benefit from the historic scholarship gift.
By Josh Meyer
24 Sep 2026
When Jim '74 and Augustine '71 Smith made the largest scholarship gift in Virginia Tech history earlier this year, they envisioned an impact . . .
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First Smith Family Scholars look to turn generosity into service
Two Virginia natives and Hokie alumni are the first to benefit from the historic scholarship gift.
By Josh Meyer
24 Sep 2026
When Jim '74 and Augustine '71 Smith made the largest scholarship gift in Virginia Tech history earlier this year, they envisioned an impact . . .