Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Appoints Richard Linton as 17th President
October 15, 2026
October 15, 2026
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors appoints Richard Linton as 17th president
14 Oct 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. Linton, an alumnus who receiv . . .
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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors appoints Richard Linton as 17th president
14 Oct 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. Linton, an alumnus who receiv . . .