Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

Latest Stories

Virginia Tech's Danny Coale was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round Saturday. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)

Tech’s Danny Coale taken by Cowboys in NFL draft

By Richmond Times-Dispatch staff reports

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2011, file photo, Virginia Tech running back David Wilson (4) looks for room during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Blacksburg, Va. Wilson was selected as the 32nd pick overall by the New York Giants in the first round of the NFL football draft at Radio City Music Hall, Thursday, April 26, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

David Wilson ready to make a difference with Giants

By Mike Barber - Richmond Times-Dispatch

Seth Greenberg guided Virginia Tech to a 170-123 record in nine seasons, with one trip to the NCAA tournament (in 2007) and five NIT appearances. Athletic director Jim Weaver cited a lack of stability in the program for firing Greenberg. (Associated Press)

Virginia Tech fires Greenberg after nine seasons

By Patrick Stevens - The Washington Times

Virginia Tech fires basketball coach Greenberg

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

Virginia Tech's Martin Scales (25) and teammates walk across the field after their spring football game was canceled due to weather in Blacksburg, Va., on Saturday, April 21, 2012. (AP Photo/The Roanoke Times, Matt Gentry)

Storms cancel Tech’s spring game, but recruiting success brightens day

By Mike Barber - Richmond Times-Dispatch

Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas, right, takes a snap from center Andrew Miller, front left, during the opening day of spring NCAA college football drills on campus in Blacksburg, Va., on Wednesday, March 28, 2012. (AP Photo/The Roanoke Times, Matt Gentry)

More than anything, Tech’s spring game is essential for evaluation

By Mike Barber - Richmond Times-Dispatch

WVU-Va. Tech symposium to explore energy issues

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas, right, takes a snap from center Andrew Miller, front left, during the opening day of spring NCAA college football drills on campus in Blacksburg, Va., on Wednesday, March 28, 2012. (AP Photo/The Roanoke Times, Matt Gentry)

Tech’s offense shows promise in scrimmage

By Mike Barber - Richmond Times-Dispatch

Tech counting on new-look speed defensive front to wreak havoc

By Mike Barber - Richmond Times-Dispatch

The National Rifle Association is offering a "concealed carry hoodie," billed as "ideal for carrying your favorite compact to mid-size pistol."

EDITORIAL: Gun-free campuses are safety-free zones

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES - The Washington Times

Virginia Tech’s offensive line a work in progress

By Mike Barber - Richmond Times-Dispatch

** FILE ** Students, friends and family hold up candles during a vigil on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Va., on Thursday, April 16, 2009, to mark the second anniversary of the Virginia Tech shootings. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

DOE judge vacates fines against Virginia Tech

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Seung-Hui Cho (AP Photo/Virginia State Police)

Jury finds Va. Tech negligent in ‘07 shootings

By Steve Szkotak - Associated Press

Virginia Tech forward Dorian Finney-Smith and Duke's Mason Plumlee vie for a lose ball during the second half in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, Friday, March 9, 2012, in Atlanta. Duke won 60-56. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Young Hokies offer hope for the future

By Mike Barber - Richmond Times-Dispatch

Duke needs closing seconds to knock out Tech from ACC tourney

By Mike Barber - Richmond Times-Dispatch

Duke's Miles Plumlee shoots as North Carolina's John Henson defends during the second half in Durham, N.C., on Saturday, March 3, 2012. North Carolina won 88-70. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

ACC tournament preview

By Patrick Stevens - The Washington Times

Richmond attorney William "Bill" Broaddus (center), a former Virginia attorney general and attorney for the defendants, carries documents March 5, 2012, into a Christiansburg, Va., courthouse on the first day of a civil trial in the wrongful death case brought against Virginia Tech and the state of Virginia by the parents of two students killed during a campus rampage in 2007. (Associated Press)

Jury selection under way in Virginia Tech trial

By Steve Szkotak - Associated Press

Virginia Tech's Dorenzo Hudson chases the ball against Duke's Miles Plumlee and Tyler Thornton during the second half in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. Duke won 70-65 in overtime. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Dorenzo Hudson looks to end Tech career with a bang

By Mike Barber - Richmond Times-Dispatch

Virginia Tech's Dorian Finney-Smith runs up against Clemson's Rod Hall during the first half on Thursday, March 1, 2012 in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Anderson Independent-Mail, Mark Crammer)

Clemson holds on to beat Virginia Tech

By Pete Iacobelli - Associated Press

Maryland center Lynetta Kizer says a loss in January to Virginia Tech turned the Terps around. The team went on a 7-1 run and enters the ACC tournament as the third seed. (Associated Press)

Terrapins women’s success hinges on a loss

By Mike DeFabo - The Washington Times