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In this fourth and final interview with Dr. Karen DePauw, Karen highlights some of her personal achievements and improvements made on behalf of the school. She also discusses some troubling and emotional moments in Virginia Tech’s past, such as April…

In this third interview with Dr. Karen DePauw, Karen details the steps she took in order to transform the graduate program, creating a space for graduate students and faculty to enjoy as well as providing resources for graduate students to allow them…

In this second interview with Dr. Karen DePauw, she explains what fighting for social justice looks like and why it is so important. She speaks in-depth on how she helped to transform the graduate program at Virginia Tech.

When coming to Virginia…

Dr. Karen P. DePauw has served as the Vice President and Dean for Graduate Education since 2008. She has played an instrumental role in developing the Virginia Tech graduate program and establishing the innovative Graduate Life Center. Her commitment…

In this second part of the oral history interview, Dr. Edward F.D. Spencer focuses on his work at Virginia Tech in regards to reforming the dining program on campus as well as the many changes he contributed to in ensuring the safety of…

Dr. Edward F.D. Spencer served the students of Virginia Tech for nearly 30 years in his position as Vice President for Student Affairs. His dedication to improving student life and his tireless work in refining facilities on campus are chronicled in…

Dr. Thomas G. Goodale served as vice president for Student Affairs from 1988- 1995. In this interview, Thomas discusses his childhood, career, work as vice president for Student Affairs, and the challenges and responsibilities of the role.

As a…

Dr. Sandra Sullivan served as the Vice President of Student Affairs from 1981-1988. Her insights about the changes on the Virginia Tech campus and years of serving the students of Virginia Tech are documented in this interview.

Sandra believed in…

Rev. Phillip Harmon Price and his sister, Anna Christine Price integrated Blacksburg High School in 1961

Class of 1971, one of six charter members of Groove Phi Groove

Class of 1971, first black scholarship athlete at Virginia Tech

Class of 1959, one of the first three black graduates of Virginia Tech

Irving Linwood Peddrew III was the first black student at Virginia Tech

Class of 1958 first black graduate of Virginia Tech

Mark Alan Weber, class of 1987, was born and raised in Northern Virginia. When he was a student at Virginia Tech, he served first as secretary and then as president of the gay student group, Lambda Horizon. He earned a bachelor’s of business…

Luther Kennedy Brice, Jr. began working at Virginia Tech as assistant professor of chemistry in 1954. He earned tenure two years later and became a full professor in 1966. He served as professor of chemistry and Acting Head of the Chemistry…

Luther Kennedy Brice, Jr. began working at Virginia Tech as assistant professor of chemistry in 1954. He earned tenure two years later and became a full professor in 1966. He served as professor of chemistry and Acting Head of the Chemistry…