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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Engineering alumni on the right track , videoWith Maryland's Purple Line set to open in late 2027, two Virginia Tech College of Engineering alumni are in pivotal roles keeping the project on track. Civil and environmental alumni Martha Gross '10, '11, executive director of Maryland Transit Authority Development and Delivery, and Doran Bosso '06, '08, chief executive officer of Purple Line Transit Partners LLC., credit their Virginia Tech education in preparing them to work on this massive project that will transform transit in Maryland.
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Hokies on Wall Street event helps students bridge the classroom and careers , articlePamplin College of Business students explored top finance companies and networked with industry leaders and alumni during the annual Hokies on Wall Street Event.
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Alumnus nurtures future forestry professionals education , videoKevin Smith graduated from Virginia Tech in 2000 with a degree in industrial forest operations. As part owner and vice president of Big Timber Hardwoods, LLC, he recently joined Assistant Professor Corey Green's Forest Biometrics lab to lend his knowledge and expertise to students.
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Ivermectin could help beat malaria, veterinary college researcher finds in running the numbers , articleIvermectin has been used in veterinary medicine for decades. Cassidy Rist has produced the first real-world economic analysis showing it could be a cost-effective tool against malaria — if the funding holds.
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Putting Virginia Tech to work for Hampton Roads , articleAs associate director of the Virginia Tech Newport News Center, Mallory Tuttle M.S. ’14 builds partnerships and creates opportunity across Hampton Roads — work that recently earned her recognition of one of Virginia's Forty Under 40.
Upcoming local events
- Friday, May 29: Annual Golf Tournament
- Sunday, June 28: Student Send-Off
- Hokies Stick Together Campaign
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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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Virtual Travel SeriesJoin us to explore new countries and cultures through a virtual and interactive travel series!
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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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School of Communication 50th Anniversary Gala , redirectJoin alumni, faculty, and friends from the School of Communication on Friday, June 5 as we celebrate 50 years!
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MLSoC Alumni Social at Eavesdrop Brewery , redirectJoin fellow Myers‑Lawson School of Construction alumni on Thursday, June 11 for a laid‑back afternoon of connection and conversation at Eavesdrop Brewery!
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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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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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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.
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Virginia Tech Day at the Norfolk TidesJoin fellow Hokies for a day of baseball and Hokie camaraderie as the Norfolk Tides take on the Worcester Red Sox!
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Virginia Tech Night with the Richmond Flying SquirrelsJoin 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 KnightsCheer on the Charlotte Knights as they take on the Durham Bulls on Friday, Aug. 7.