New England Chapter
Our mission is to connect Hokies in the Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and Rhode Island areas. Please join us in building a stronger Hokie community in our area.
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- Chapter Liason: Logan Ross
loganr3@vt.edu - Chapter Volunteer: Randy Abutin
rmabutin@vt.edu
randy.abutin@iamconsult.net
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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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: JoAnna Pendergrass , articleMeet 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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These alumni boast an affinity for Clydesdales , articleRob and Robin Bell turned their love for Clydesdales into a horse breeding business at their farm in Southwest Virginia.
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Alumni looks back: Dennis Treacy - Class of ’78 , articleClass of ’78 alumnus Dennis Treacy reflects on his time at Virginia Tech as a cooperative education student with the Virginia State Water Control Board.
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Alumnus and seventh-generation farmer named Virginia Farmer of the Year , articleSteve Hopkins ’88 and his family, owners of Riverview Farms Cattle in Louisa County, have deep ties to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Virginia Cooperative Extension.
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Tom Wamsley named senior vice president for advancement , articleWamsley currently serves as vice chancellor for advancement at the University of Illinois Chicago and senior vice president at the University of Illinois Foundation. He led the university’s most ambitious fundraising campaign, exceeding a $750 million goal by more than $50 million, and securing the largest individual gifts in the university’s history.
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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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Civil and Environmental Engineering Alumni Social , redirectJoin 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 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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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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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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Ageism in SocietyJoin 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 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 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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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.