Pittsburgh Chapter
Our mission is connect Hokies in the Pittsburgh and Wheeling, West Virginia areas. Please join us in building a stronger Hokie community in our area.
About
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- Chapter Liason: Logan Ross
loganr3@vt.edu - Chapter Volunteer: David Clay
david.clayjr@gmail.com
Support
Our chapter raises money to support student scholarships for area Hokies. Please make a gift to support a new generation of Hokies and encourage incoming students you know to apply for our scholarships.
Volunteer
We depend on local volunteers to keep our chapter active. There are volunteer opportunities for all Hokies with varying time commitments. Please join us!
News and Events
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Video ItemHellbender salamander faces water quality woes , video
Virginia Tech professor William "Bill" Hopkins studies the eastern hellbender salamander and how environmental disasters like Hurricane Helene's floodwaters and anthropogenic factors affect the survival of the species. Undergraduate researchers and alumni from the College of Natural Resources and Environment help facilitate the study in partnership with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
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Donations rise thanks to steadfast Hokie generosity , articleAlumni, friends, students, parents, and partners from corporations and foundations combined to make nearly $241.6 million in new gifts and commitments to the university during the fiscal year that ran July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
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Researchers support pilot project to help protect the Chesapeake Bay , articlePartnering with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and the Virginia State Dairymen's Association, researchers are helping develop a $20 million program designed to create incentives for landowners to measurably reduce nutrient runoff.
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Alumnus to take command of Army’s premier music ensemble , articleCol. Scott McKenzie '94 will become the new director of the U.S. Army band Pershing’s Own, leading over 200 soldiers in performances all over the U.S.
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Welcome to the City 2025No matter where you land after graduating, there's a Hokie waiting to welcome you! Across the country, chapters are hosting events to welcome new Hokies to their area. Connect with members of your alumni chapter, meet your young alumni committee, and learn all about your new city.
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AAD Welcome Back Picnic , redirectJoin us for an evening of food, fun, and connection on Wednesday, Aug. 27 as we welcome new and returning AAD students, faculty, and staff.
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Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina TailgateIt’s the battle of the birds at Mercedes-Benz Stadium! Flock together with fellow Hokies on Aug. 31 as we kick off the 2025 football season with a tailgate that’s sure to ruffle some feathers.
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Football Watch PartiesWatch the Hokies with Hokies. Check out our listing of watch parties across the country.
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Virtual Travel SeriesJoin us to explore new countries and cultures through a virtual and interactive travel series!
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Aging in Community WorkshopJoin Cornerstone Alumni and Carlisle Shealy on Sept. 9 for a workshop and community discussion on personal reflection, intentional planning, and the development of action plans to address successfully aging in place in one's community.
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Tech on Tap: The Promise and Peril of AI in Social ServicesJoin Sanmay Das, professor of computer science and associate director of artificial intelligence (AI) for social impact at the Sanghani Center, on Wednesday, Sept. 10 for a discussion on the impacts of AI usage within the social services field.
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Meet the Interior Design Sophomores , redirectCelebrate the creativity and future of interior design with us on Thursday, Sept. 11! Join fellow alumni, friends, and our Steelcase hosts for a special evening honoring the Class of 2028.
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Ageism in SocietyJoin fellow Virginia Tech alumni on Sept. 15 to explore the Helping Elders Access Resources (HEAR) program.
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AAD Alumni Reception: Detroit , redirectJoin fellow College of Architecture, Arts, and Design alumni on Tuesday, Sept. 16 for an evening of networking and Hokie hospitality in the heart of Detroit.
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Virginia Tech Night at the Norfolk TidesJoin Hokies at Harbor Park on Sept. 17 to watch the Norfolk Tides take on the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp!
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Future Forward: A Night at Academic Building OneJoin us on Wednesday, Sept. 24 for an exclusive evening at Academic Building One in the D.C. area, home to Virginia Tech’s groundbreaking Institute for Advanced Computing.
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Hokies for Good with Le Wang and Data Science for the Public GoodJoin Le Wang, director of Data Science for the Public Good (DSPG) and the Department of Agriculture and Applied Economics, on Sept. 25 or 26 as he speaks on the impacts of the DSPG program and their mission to support the Young Scholars Program, an internship program training the next generation of data scientists.
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Hokie Hike 2025 , homeJoining our annual Hokie Hike is fun and easy! Sign up, hike anywhere between Oct. 1 and Nov. 17, and share your journey using #HokieHike.
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Young Alumni Homecoming Happy HourKick off Homecoming Weekend 2025 with fellow Hokies at the Young Alumni Happy Hour on Friday, Oct. 3 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Hokie House!
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Homecoming Tailgate and Parade Watch PartyCelebrate Homecoming with your choice of two exciting programs on Oct. 3 and 4!
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Healthspan: Living Better, Not Just LongerJoin Cornerstone Alumni and Carlin Rafie on Oct. 9 for a discussion on the importance of proper nutrition as we age.
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Cornerstone Alumni Workshop: Long-Term Care OptionsLearn about options for long-term care in a workshop hosted by Cornerstone Alumni on Oct. 23
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Cornerstone Chat: Changes Coming to Medicare in 2026Join Cornerstone Alumni and Shannon Abell '76, community ambassador with AARP Virginia, on Nov. 18 for an in-depth look at what's coming for Medicare beneficiaries in 2026.
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Alumni Weekend 2026 , homeAlumni Weekend is June 4-7, 2026. Join us for this exciting tradition alumni look forward to all year long. Return to Blacksburg to explore campus, have fun, and learn.