Western North Carolina Chapter
Our mission is connect Hokies in Asheville and surrounding 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: Sydnee Hammond
sydneehammond@gmail.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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The Reynolds Homestead, once known as the Rock Spring Plantation, is partnering with families who descended from enslaved people at Rock Spring to center their voices, preserve and share their stories, and share the full history of the plantation. Today, the site is a Virginia Tech center for community engagement and historical reflection.
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College of Science welcomes five new members to Hall of Distinction , articleThe Hall of Distinction honors alumni and friends of the college who have achieved excellence in their professional careers and have demonstrated remarkable service and philanthropy to civic groups and the university.
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Estate gift builds Spurr family legacy, expands clinical trial opportunities for veterinary college , articleThe Helen Dessin Spurr and Frank Arthur Spurr Jr. Endowed Research Fund for Domestic Canine and Feline Pets will enable novel treatments and diagnostic procedures to be applied in a compassionate, safe environment for the pets of owners who often have few other options and who can benefit through drastically reduced costs for treatment.
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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Melani French , articleMeet Melani French DVM '14, associate veterinarian at Clevengers Corner Veterinary Care in Amissville, Virginia. A proud VMCVM alum, she values the strong Hokie network in her area and the hands-on experience that shaped her career. Passionate about youth mentorship, Melani coaches a middle school step team and volunteers in her community, bringing the same dedication to her patients as she does to inspiring the next generation.
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Renee Boyer appointed College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' assistant dean of graduate research programs , articleThe new position will leverage Boyer's experience as a longtime mentor of graduate students and Virginia Cooperative Extension specialist to strengthen and unify the college’s graduate programs.
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2025 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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Virtual Travel SeriesJoin us to explore new countries and cultures through a virtual and interactive travel series!
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Virginia Tech Day at the Washington NationalsRepresent Hokie Nation during Virginia Tech Day at the Washington Nationals on July 20! Register for your ballpark ticket to cheer on the Washington Nationals as they take on the San Diego Padres.
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Virginia Tech Night with Charlotte FCJoin Hokies at Bank of America Stadium on July 26 to watch Charlotte FC take on Toronto FC!
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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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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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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 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 Oct. 3!
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Homecoming TailgateMake plans to tailgate Oct. 4 with us before the Hokies take on Wake Forest. Enjoy lawn games, music, a petting zoo, inflatables, and more. Check back soon for additional details.
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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.