University History]]> Following his undergraduate years, Rich went on to receive his master’s degree from Virginia Tech in 1969, as did Libby Carpenter in 1971 as part of the first group of students to receive a master’s degree from Virginia Tech’s English program. The couple stayed in Blacksburg for many years afterwards, with Rich working for an equity investments and insurance company and Libby teaching at Blacksburg High School. Even after they moved the couple remained connected the Virginia Tech, sending a daughter to study interior design and returning for multiple visits. They also fund scholarships for Virginia Tech students and have served on multiple committees and associations through Virginia Tech.
Virginia Tech gave Rich and Libby Carpenter a place to begin their lives and start a family together. They created their home in Blacksburg, and they return with fond memories and pride in the direction the university is going.
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Anna LoMascolo came from a long line of Hokies. She went to Virginia Tech for undergrad majoring in communication studies. After graduating, she moved to New York and California, before coming back to Blacksburg and getting a PhD in sociology. She got involved with the Women’s Center first as a volunteer, but turned staff, eventually becoming a co-director.

In this interview, Anna and Mallory talk about their work in the Women’s Center, how they got there, struggles, and work they’ve done creating a safe space on campus for the community.]]> 2018-03-19]]> Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech]]> Mallory Foutch and Anna LoMascolo, VT Stories]]> Click here for synced audio and transcript ]]> Oral histories]]> Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech]]>