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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From death sentence to Olympic competition, the 'harebrained idea' that's saving horses , articleHow Jessica Gilbertie's breakthrough is revolutionizing treatment for medicine's most stubborn infections.
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AI and analytics experts to gather at the Day for Data symposium , articleThe symposium is Nov. 3 at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech and is free and open to the public.
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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Jacob Kocher , articleMeet Jacob Kocher Ph.D. ’14, a VMCVM alum working in biotech to fight respiratory infections with light and nitric oxide. At VMCVM, he gained hands-on lab skills and learned the value of collaboration and communication. He’s passionate about public health, scientific innovation, and the strong sense of community that continues to guide his journey.
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Capt. Alex Tucker, Capt. Timothy Teh named Hokie Heroes for the California game , articleTucker is deployed to Ali Al Saleem Air Base in Kuwait and Teh is deployed to U.S. Central Command’s military region in support of Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq and Syria.
Upcoming local events
- Aug. 21: Tidewater Welcome to the City
- Sept. 17: Virginia Tech Night at the Norfolk Tides
- Multiple Dates: Game Watch Parties
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Hokie Hike 2025 , homeJoining our annual Hokie Hike is fun and easy! Sign up, hike anywhere between Oct. 1 and Nov. 17, and share your journey using #HokieHike.
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Exploring the Unique Appalachian ForestJoin John Seiler, professor and tree physiology specialist, on Monday, Oct. 27 as he discusses the unique Appalachian forest, one of the oldest mountain ranges on Earth with woodlands spanning over 2,000 miles.
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Charlotte Young Alumni Happy HourJoin fellow Charlotte young alumni for a midweek happy hour on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at VINYL.
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Aging in Community WorkshopCarlisle Shealy, assistant director of Virginia Tech's Center for Gerontology, will lead a workshop and community discussion for the Northern Virginia and greater Washington, D.C. areas on Thursday, Oct. 30. She will explore personal reflection, intentional planning, and the development of action plans to address successfully aging in place.
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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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Virtual Travel SeriesJoin us to explore new countries and cultures through a virtual and interactive travel series!
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Tech on Tap: The Road to Artificial General IntelligenceJoin Walid Saad, professor of electrical and computer engineering, on Thursday, Nov. 6 to explore the cutting edge of semantic communication and see how breakthroughs are shaping a smarter, more connected world.
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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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Cornerstone Campus ConnectionsJoin us for a virtual conversation between Cornerstone Alumni and Student Alumni Associates on Thursday, Nov. 13! This is an opportunity to connect with the new generation of Hokies, provide mentorship, reengage with Virginia Tech, and learn about upcoming alumni events.
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Triangle Young Alumni Happy HourJoin fellow Triangle young alumni on Thursday, Nov. 13 for a happy hour in Raleigh! Enjoy tasty drinks, good company, and a relaxed evening of networking and fun.
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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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Drinking Water Challenges in the Appalachian CoalfieldsJoin Leigh Anne Krometis, associate professor of biological systems engineering, on Wednesday, Nov. 19 as she examines the challenges facing citizens in the coal seams of Appalachia when it comes to obtaining clean, safe drinking water.
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Virginia Tech Night at the Washington CapitalsJoin Hokies at Capital One Arena on Thursday, Dec. 18 to see the Washington Capitals take on the Toronto Maple Leafs!
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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.