Cornerstone Moments
Cornerstone Alumni are sharing their memories from their time as students at Virginia Tech. Hear from them about special moments that will inspire Hokies of all generations.
Lu Merritt helps student athletes
Virginia Tech alumnus Lu Merritt '68 recalls his time as a student athlete and how it shaped his perspective upon returning to his alma mater to lead the Hokie Club.
Jane Lyle recalls her time as a student
Alumna Jane Lyle ’66 looks back on her time as a student at Virginia Tech
Chip Cartwright looks back on his role
Alumnus Chip Cartwright looks back on defining his role in the U.S. Forest Service.
Bill Lewis as the first Rhodes Scholar
Alumnus Bill Lewis reflects on being Virginia Tech's first Rhodes Scholar.
Frank Beamer as a Hokies player
Legendary football coach Frank Beamer '69 recalls his time as a player for the Hokies.
Homer Hickam on the origins of Skipper
Author and former NASA engineer Homer Hickam ’64 shares how a football rivalry led to the creation of Skipper, the world’s biggest game cannon and a university tradition.
Susan Ryan on growing up in college town
Susan Ryan '68 reflects on the magic of growing up in Blacksburg.
Marguerite Harper Scott on how Virginia Tech shaped her
Alumna Marguerite Harper Scott '70 reflects on how Virginia Tech shaped her.