Virginia Tech in the D.C. Area

06/01/2026

Congratulations to 's drone soccer team, the VT Vipers, on their 3rd place finish at the U.S. Drone Soccer Regional Competition! 🏆

Through the university's D.C. area K-12 Initiatives program, students developed real-world STEM skills by building, coding, and flying drones while exploring exciting careers in aviation and technology.

Read more 🔗 https://dcarea.vt.edu/k12.html

05/22/2026

Registration is still open for 's D.C. area K-12 summer camps! ☀️

Students can explore topics in STEM and technology and gain hands-on learning experiences designed to spark curiosity and build new skills.

Give your student the chance to learn, create, and explore this summer at Virginia Tech! 🔗 dcarea.vt.edu/k12/camps

05/22/2026

A huge thank-you to our wonderful faculty and staff for their contributions to this year (and every year)! 🧡

05/22/2026

📢 Towel drive — our neonatal foal patients need your help!

The Equine Medical Center is urgently seeking donated towels to support our neonatal ICU. Newborn foals require constant warmth and dry bedding, and we go through towels fast!

✅ Any size welcome
✅ Gently used is perfectly fine
✅ Drop off at: 17690 Old Waterford Road, Leesburg, Virginia 20176

Please share — foaling season doesn't wait! 😁

05/19/2026

Congratulations to Susan Piedmont-Palladino on being awarded the Robert L. Turner Chair in Urban Design!

Piedmont-Palladino, director of the Washington-Alexandria Architectural Center, was recognized for her sustained excellence, national recognition, and leadership in the field of urban design.

Read more 🔗 https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/05/aad-piedmont-palladino-turner-chair.html

05/17/2026

Congratulations to our newest Hokie alumni! 🎉

05/13/2026

Looking for summer opportunities for your student? ☀️

’s K-12 Initiatives are still accepting registrations for summer camps in the D.C. area. Students will engage in hands-on learning experiences focused on STEM, technology, creativity, and innovation.

Spots are still available! Register today 🔗 https://dcarea.vt.edu/k12/camps.html

05/08/2026

The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) recently welcomed embassy representatives from 13 countries to Research Center - Arlington for discussions on cybersecurity research, artificial intelligence, talent development, and international partnership opportunities.

Read more 🔗 https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/04/cci-cybersecurity-embassy-collab.html

05/08/2026

05/06/2026

“Virginia isn’t just participating in the digital economy. It's powering it.” - Provost Julie Ross

Yesterday's Data Center Summit brought together cross-sector perspectives on the infrastructure behind AI -- including energy, construction, and computing systems.

Hosted by Virginia Tech Innovation and Partnerships, the event convened university experts, partners from Dominion Energy, Google, HITT Contracting Inc., M.C. Dean, Inc., and others for a day of candid conversation and collaboration.