President Tim Sands to step down in the coming months
Virginia Tech News • • nation
Key Points:
- Virginia Tech President Tim Sands announced his intention to step down after 12 years of service, citing the right time to allow new leadership to continue the university’s growth and momentum.
- During Sands’ tenure, Virginia Tech saw significant growth: a 30% increase in undergraduate enrollment, a 200% rise in applications, a 70% increase in research expenditures, and a 185% growth in the university’s endowment.
- Sands led major expansions including the establishment of the Innovation Campus in Alexandria, the transformation of the North Academic District, and the development of the Virginia Tech Carilion Academic Health Center in Roanoke.
- Key initiatives under Sands’ leadership included the Beyond Boundaries visioning initiative, successful management of the COVID-19 pandemic, surpassing a $1.872 billion fundraising goal, and launching programs to support in-state students and regional partnerships.
- Sands expressed pride in the over 100,000 graduates during his presidency, emphasizing the enduring impact of Virginia Tech’s motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), on its alumni and the wider community.
