Tidewater Chapter
Our mission is to connect Hokies in the Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach areas. Please join us in building a stronger Hokie community in our area.
About
Follow us
- Chapter Liason: Jennifer Quam-Howell
jquam@vt.edu - Chapter Volunteer: Robyn Walters
rwalte15@vt.edu
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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Jessica Walters never expected to love the lab — now she runs all four of them , articleJessica Walters, a 2016 DVM graduate who now oversees all four of Virginia’s veterinary diagnostic laboratories, is the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Recent Alumni Award from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Hoda to Hokies: Find a path you love and a community within it , articleKotb '86 made a half-day trip to Blacksburg to talk with students in the School of Communication and others in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences about her new app venture, Joy 101. This semester about 150 students in the college have been testing the app that Kotb launched in 2025.
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New center in Newport News will help shape Virginia’s energy future , articleThe Secure Energy Future Center at Tech Center Research Park connects researchers, industry, and local leaders working on energy resilience across Hampton Roads.
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Four appointed to Virginia Tech Board of Visitors , articleSharon Brickhouse Martin ’83, MEA ’88 of Arlington; Christopher Ramos ’12 of Falls Church; Jane Cady Rathbone ’80 of Virginia Beach; and Mehul Sanghani ’98 of McLean will join the board on July 1.
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New position aims to close the gap in Virginia's large animal veterinary services , articleNearly half of Virginia's livestock producers can't get adequate veterinary care. The state created a first-of-its-kind position to fix that. The person they hired has been preparing for it his whole life.
Upcoming local events
- Wednesday, April 1: Beer Tasting
- Saturday, April 11: Tidewater Hokie Big Event
- Saturday, April 18: Tidewater Hokies Run in Remembrance
- Friday, May 29: Annual Golf Tournament
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Hokie and Proud Everywhere , homeShow your Pride wherever you are this summer! Sign up for Hokie and Proud and score exclusive Virginia Tech gear to wear to Pride events and beyond. 🏳️🌈
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Charlotte Young Alumni Pickleball Happy HourJoin us on Wednesday, April 29 for the Charlotte Young Alumni Pickleball Happy Hour! Come for the Hokie connections, stay for the competition.
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Tech on Tap: Catching Concussions Behind the PlateJoin fellow alumni on Thursday, April 30 for Tech on Tap! Steve Rowson, biomedical engineering professor, will discuss his research on baseball catcher helmets, why we may have been thinking about them all wrong, and how a change in approach may result in an entirely new design moving forward.
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Charlottesville Young Alumni Happy HourCalling all Charlottesville Hokies! Join fellow young alumni for happy hour on Thursday, April 30 at Crozet Pizza.
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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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Virginia Tech Powwow Community Dinner 2026All Hokies are invited to join Student Affairs, the Ati: Wa:oki Indigenous Community Center, and members of the Native and Indigenous Alumni Society for dinner on Friday, May 1 in conjunction with Virginia Tech's ninth annual Spring Powwow.
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Virginia Tech Day with the Boston Red SoxRepresent Hokie Nation and cheer on the Boston Red Sox as they take on the Houston Astros on Sunday, May 3!
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Tidewater Young Alumni Happy HourJoin fellow Tidewater young alumni for happy hour on Wednesday, May 6 at The Back Deck!
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The Young Alumni Mega MixerHokies, Hoos, Dukes, and Rams are meeting up for the best party of the year! Join fellow young alumni from across the commonwealth on Thursday, May 7 for food, drinks, and fun.
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D.C. Hokies Virtual NetworkingJoin D.C. Hokies for virtual networking on Wednesday, May 8! This event is open to Virginia Tech alumni in the greater D.C. area that are 10 to 25 years out from completing their undergraduate degree.
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Cornerstone CrewCornerstone Crew is a monthly, casual, "no-host" gathering of Virginia Tech's most passionate and respected alumni in Blacksburg! It's a time to get together for fellowship at a local establishment, reminisce about the old days, and make plans for future Hokie events.
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D.C. Young Alumni Evening at Nats ParkD.C. young alumni, meet us at Nats Park on Friday, May 15 for an exciting night of baseball! Cheer on the Washington Nationals as they take on the Baltimore Orioles.
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Aging in Community Workshop: TidewaterJoin Cornerstone Alumni and Carlisle Shealy on Wednesday, May 20 for a workshop and 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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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.
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Virginia Tech Night at the Seattle StormGet ready for a night of basketball with Hokies on Friday, June 12! Cheer on the Seattle Storm as they face the Golden State Valkyries in a thrilling matchup.
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Virginia Tech Night with the New York YankeesJoin Hokies on Wednesday, June 17 at Yankee Stadium to watch the New York Yankees take on the Chicago White Sox!
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Hokie and Proud Social at Capital PrideAll Hokies are invited to join the Ex Lapide Society and the D.C. Young Alumni Committee on Saturday, June 20 for a Hokie and Proud Social during Capital Pride!
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2026 Student Send-OffsAll across the country, Virginia Tech Alumni Chapters are hosting Student Send-Offs to celebrate local students who are starting at Virginia Tech in the fall.
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Virginia Tech Day at the Washington NationalsRepresent Hokie Nation on Sunday, July 26 during Virginia Tech Day at the Washington Nationals! Join us in cheering on the Washington Nationals as they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks.