Story perspectives

Virginia Tech President Tim Sands Resigns After Growth Success

4/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

Tim Sands, president of Virginia Tech, announced his resignation, effective in the coming months.
Sands took office on June 1, 2014, overseeing 30% growth in undergraduate enrollment and 185% growth in the endowment.
The university has educated over 100,000 graduates.
The departure marks a major transition for Virginia Tech as it pursues future academic and athletic initiatives.
Sands cited a 56% increase in external research funding in recent years.

1 of 1

Story summary

Tim Sands, president of Virginia Tech, announced his resignation, effective in the coming months.
Sands took office on June 1, 2014, overseeing 30% growth in undergraduate enrollment and 185% growth in the endowment.
The university has educated over 100,000 graduates.
The departure marks a major transition for Virginia Tech as it pursues future academic and athletic initiatives.
Sands cited a 56% increase in external research funding in recent years.