South Florida Chapter
Our mission is connect Hokies from the Martin/Palm Beach to Miami/Monroe areas.. Please join us in building a stronger Hokie community in our area.
About
Follow us
- Chapter Liason: Logan Ross
loganr3@vt.edu - Chapter Volunteers: Elizabeth Anne Bedinger
Anne.Bedinger@RaymondJames.com
Matt Wright (Miami area)
mwright1@whopper.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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Virginia Buechner-Maxwell honored with emerita status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 30 years, Buechner-Maxwell made significant contributions to the study of the health and welfare of animals through her work in the Large Animal Internal Medicine clinical service and as director of the Center for Animal Human Relationships.
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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Amber Lee , articleMeet Amber Lee, a 2013 graduate of VMCVM who is the medical director at Mountain View Humane Spay/Neuter Clinic. Amber says she values staying connected to the VMCVM network -- living and working in Christiansburg enables her to collaborate with veterinary college faculty regularly. Amber loves to bake, and, even though her work is focused on dogs and cats, finds that equine and food animal factoids she learned in vet school are very helpful on trivia night.
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From industry to inspiration: Jay Rule guides the next generation of engineers , articleRule '75, M.S. '76, Ph.D '88 came to campus in 1971 and never really left. After a career in industry, he remains connected to future engineers.
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Invest to Win takes flight with $20 million record gift to athletics , articleThe gift will advance the university’s strategy — known as Invest to Win — to empower Virginia Tech Athletics to excel in the NCAA’s current Division I and Football Bowl Subdivision I landscapes.
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Alumni turn education into opportunities for others , articleJohn ’70, MBA ’72 and Phyllis MS ’74 Thompson reflect on how Virginia Tech and education shaped their lives and spurred their commitment to empowering future generations of Hokies.
Upcoming local events
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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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Basketball Watch PartiesIf you can't be in Cassell Coliseum, the next best thing is to watch the Hokies with Hokies! Check out our listing of watch parties.
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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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Alumni Reception with Maj. Gen. SeelyJoin us on Thursday, Jan. 22 for a casual reception hosted by Cornerstone Alumni. This is an opportunity to meet the 37th commandant of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Maj. Gen. William H. Seely.
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Virginia Tech Night with the Carolina HurricanesIt's time to represent Hokie Nation and cheer on the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, Jan. 22 as they take on the Chicago Blackhawks.
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Reboot and Reconnect: CS and ECE Alumni Social , redirectJoin the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and the Department of Computer Science (CS) for a joint alumni social in the New River Valley on Thursday, Jan. 22!
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Financial Planning Through Life StagesJoin Christina Todd ’09, CFP, CDFA, director and financial advisor at Cary Street Partners in Richmond, on Friday, Jan. 23 as she shares strategies for planning and thriving at every life stage.
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Giving Day Alumni EventsMeet up with your local alumni chapter to help raise funds for student scholarships in your area.
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Richmond Computer Science Alumni Social , redirectJoin us for happy hour on Tuesday, Feb. 3 to reconnect with fellow Hokies, swap stories, and enjoy Richmond’s vibrant local scene. You’ll have the chance to meet Christine Julien, head of the Department of Computer Science, and hear what’s new and exciting in CS@VT.
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Tech on Tap: The Nikki Giovanni Immersive ExperienceJoin us on Friday, Feb. 6 at the Torpedo Factory Art Center for an exhibition opening reception of The Nikki Giovanni Immersive Experience.
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San Francisco Basketball Game WatchJoin us at Dutch Goose on Wednesday, Feb. 11 before the in-person women's matchups to watch the men’s basketball team during their showdown against Clemson. There will be special guests from Virginia Tech Athletics.
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Industrial and Systems Engineering D.C. Happy Hour , redirectJoin the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering on Thursday, Feb. 12 for a happy hour with local D.C. alumni and friends.
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Young Alumni Evening at the Washington WizardsJoin us for this year's D.C. young alumni Giving Day celebration on Thursday, Feb. 19 at Capital One Arena and watch the Washington Wizards take on the Indiana Pacers!
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Cornerstone Book DiscussionJoin Cornerstone Alumni for a book discussion on "Conquering the Cost of Nursing Home Care: A How to Guide" led by Mark Tubbs ’75 on Thursday, Feb. 26.
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Women's Basketball Watch PartyJoin Cornerstone Alumni on Sunday, March 1 to cheer on the Virginia Tech Hokies as they take on the University of Virginia Cavaliers in the Commonwealth Clash. This event is open to all.
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Shaping the Future: A Campus Development PreviewJoin us on March 4 or 5 for a happy hour with fellow Hokies! Attendees will enjoy great conversation and a special campus-focused presentation.
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Cornerstone Chat: Cryptocurrency and Investment ScamsJoin Carmen Clifford, training and outreach coordinator with the Virginia State Corporation Commission, on Tuesday, March 10 for an in-depth discussion on investment scams.
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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.