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Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter

Serving Hokies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

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Dallas Fort Worth Hokies

Our mission is to connect Hokies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Please join us in building a stronger Hokie community in our area. 

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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.

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We depend on local volunteers to keep our chapter active. There are volunteer opportunities for all Hokies with varying time commitments. Please join us!

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News and Events

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    Alumna at home on NBC4 anchor desk , article

    Jummy Olabanji's career has taken her to television stations in Charlottesville, Norfolk, and New York City. Five years ago, she returned home to the Washington, D.C., area as the co-anchor of News 4 Today at NBC4 Washington.

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    Tyrrell gift will name cardiology service in expanded Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Virginia Tech , article

    Bill Tyrrell sees the $1 million gift to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital expansion as a continuation of Ut Prosim and an investment in the future.

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    From left: Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership Director Tombo Jones speaking on the Future of Flight Panel alongside Virginia Department of Aviation Director Greg Campbell, Virginia Department of Aviation Advanced Air Mobility Program Manager Scott Denny, Electra Senior Vice President for Product Development JP Stewart, Surf Air Mobility COO for Airline Operations Louis Saint-Cyr, and NAVOS Air Chief Procedure Designer Ty Le Roy.
    The future of flight , article

    What if your next regional flight didn’t require a trip to a major airport? What if you could lift off from a local parking lot or grassy area the size of a soccer field? That forward-looking vision was on display in Blacksburg as Virginia Tech convened leaders in aviation, transportation, and national security to explore the future of direct air mobility and smart airspace.

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    2025 Pamplin Inspiring Possibilities Academy
    2025 Pamplin Inspiring Possibilities Academy , video

    Celebrating its fourth year, the Pamplin’s Inspiring Possibilities (PIP) Academy welcomed its 2025 cohort this summer of 31 students. The PIP academy is a ten-day residential program designed to introduce rising high school seniors from different backgrounds to the dynamic world of business and business careers. Students had the opportunity to interact with various business professionals and participate in the preparation and presentation of a team project facilitated by Pamplin College of Business faculty, alumni, business leaders, and current Pamplin students. Learn more about the PIP academy: https://pamplin.vt.edu/undergraduate-programs/pip.html

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    VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: JoAnna Pendergrass , article

    Meet JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM ’10, a freelance medical writer at JPen Communications. After earning her DVM from VMCVM, she took a non-traditional path, pursuing a postdoctoral research fellowship at Emory University and then a career transition to medical writing, where she uses her clinical knowledge to make complex veterinary topics accessible to pet parents. Her VMCVM education equipped her with the resilience and versatility to thrive in a unique and meaningful career.

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    Virtual Travel Series for Cornerstone Alumni
    Virtual Travel Series

    Join us to explore new countries and cultures through a virtual and interactive travel series!

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    Civil and Environmental Engineering Alumni Social
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    Join us for an alumni social on Aug. 12 in Manassas! Reconnect with fellow alumni, enjoy drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres, and snag some CEE swag!

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    Welcome to the City 2025

    No 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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    Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina Tailgate

    It’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 Parties

    Watch the Hokies with Hokies. Check out our listing of watch parties across the country.

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    Aging in Community Workshop

    Join 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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    Ageism in Society

    Join fellow Virginia Tech alumni on Sept. 15 to explore the Helping Elders Access Resources (HEAR) program.

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    Virginia Tech Night at the Norfolk Tides
    Virginia Tech Night at the Norfolk Tides

    Join 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 One
    Future Forward: A Night at Academic Building One

    Join 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 Good

    Join 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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    Young Alumni Homecoming Happy Hour

    Kick 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 Party

    Celebrate Homecoming with your choice of two exciting programs on Oct. 3 and 4!

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    Healthspan: Living Better, Not Just Longer

    Join 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 Options

    Learn 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 2026
    Cornerstone Chat: Changes Coming to Medicare in 2026

    Join 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
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    Alumni 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.