Both schools were safe before the shootings, but are even safer now. When I was at Virginia Tech, years ago the Campus Police were just that. Today the Campus police in Virginia train with the State Police. Virginia Tech was criticized for withholding information about the events of the shootings for a period of time. read more
Virginia Tech reported 2 safety-related incidents involving students while on Blacksburg public property near campus in 2016. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 1,911 of them reported fewer incidents than this. read more
Virginia Tech takes a hands-on, engaging approach to education, preparing scholars to be leaders in their fields and communities. Through a combination of its three missions of learning, discovery, and engagement, Virginia Tech continually strives to accomplish the charge of its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). read more