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Rocket City Chapter

Serving Hokies in the North Alabama area.

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Rocket City Hokies

Our mission is connect Hokies in the North Alabama 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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    An audience seated in white chairs watches a speaker at a podium during the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Virginia Tech business building, which stands as an exposed steel frame in the background
    Pamplin community celebrates the New Business Building , article

    The 92,300-gross-square-foot, four-story New Business Building is expected to be completed in 2027 and will connect to the Data and Decision Sciences Building through a shared atrium. This expands the Global Business and Analytics Complex within the growing North Academic District.

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    VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Mark Elghossain , article

    Meet Mark Elghossain, associate director for major gifts in Advancement at the veterinary college. Consistently inspired by people caring for animals, Mark says his role in working to secure funding for the veterinary college is "uplifting our supporters who make a huge difference for our students and the animals we treat. " Mark and his wife have a 2-year-old daughter and two dogs. He likes to enjoy a warm cup of tea and a brief round of Playstation 5 to end the day. Mark also got to be the HokieBird a few times during his student days.

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    A speaker in academic regalia addresses the audience from a podium bearing the Virginia Tech seal during a commencement ceremony.
    Alumna charges Pamplin graduates to bring their skills and connect as humans , article

    The Pamplin College of Business celebrated more than 1,600 graduates at May commencement, highlighting their academic dedication, experiential learning, and career readiness.

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    Record $75 million commitment to Virginia Tech , article

    A majority of the commitment, made anonymously by a four-generation Hokie family, was to athletics, while a sizeable portion was directed to the Honors College.

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    (From left) Zhenghe Xu, James R. Martin II, David Knight, Paula Hansen, Anthony J. Moraco, and David W. Roop.
    Five outstanding alumni inducted into Academy of Engineering Excellence , article

    The College of Engineering inducted five new members into the Virginia Tech Academy of Engineering Excellence at its annual ceremony to celebrate careers that reflect innovation, leadership, and a lasting impact on the future of engineering.

Upcoming local events

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    Hokie and Proud Everywhere , home

    Show 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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    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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    Cornerstone Crew

    Cornerstone 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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    Virginia Tech Night with the New York Yankees

    Join 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 Pride

    All 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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    Student Send-Off event
    2026 Student Send-Offs

    All 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 Nationals

    Represent 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.

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    Virginia Tech Night at the Norfolk Tides - Sunday, Aug. 2
    Virginia Tech Day at the Norfolk Tides

    Join fellow Hokies for a day of baseball and Hokie camaraderie as the Norfolk Tides take on the Worcester Red Sox!

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    A photo of CarMax Park in Richmond with text that reads: Virginia Tech Night with the Richmond Flying Squirrels, Thursday, August 6
    Virginia Tech Night with the Richmond Flying Squirrels

    Join the Richmond Hokies as the Richmond Flying Squirrels take on the Reading Fighting Phils for a night of fun and Hokie pride!

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    Virginia Tech Night with the Charlotte Knights

    Cheer on the Charlotte Knights as they take on the Durham Bulls on Friday, Aug. 7.