Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech, officially known as Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, is a public land-grant research university located in Blacksburg, Virginia. Founded in 1872, it has grown to become the commonwealth's most comprehensive university, serving nearly 39,000 students. The university emphasizes its land-grant mission, integrating technology across various disciplines to create a positive societal impact. Virginia Tech offers around 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs through 12 colleges and schools, including engineering, agriculture, and the sciences. The university is recognized for its significant research contributions, ranking in the top 6% of U.S. universities for research expenditures. It manages numerous initiatives and has a dedicated Corporate Research Center that supports innovation and collaboration with various companies. Virginia Tech is committed to discovery, knowledge dissemination, and global engagement, reflecting its motto, *Ut Prosim* ("That I May Serve").