The history of the Town of Blacksburg, Virginia, is deeply connected to the evolution of Virginia’s land-grant university. Founded as the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (VAMC), the institution later became Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University—now known simply as Virginia Tech. A school of many abbreviations: VPI, VPI&SU and now VT). The university’s growth, leadership, and presence have played a central role in shaping the town’s identity, development, and community life.
Resources
List of the presidents Virginia Tech
Gathering Blacksburg History 