Local Universities

Experience All the Innovation

Montgomery County is an epicenter of culture, growth and innovation in Southwest Virginia due in large part to our local universities: Virginia Tech and nearby Radford University. The universities bring in inventors, renowned performers, and an energy with the students that lights up the community. Whether you’re visiting campus or coming to town for a game, the lively atmosphere will welcome you with a “Hokie, Hokie, Hy.”

 

As part of the massive Innovation Campus program, Virginia Tech will increase undergraduate enrollment at its Blacksburg campus by 2,000 students in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, and related disciplines over the next eight years. The culture of the region will continue to evolve as these tech thought-leaders become further integrated into a region proud of its agricultural history and roots.

With more than 11,000 students, nearby Radford University offers a wide range of academic, cultural, human service and research programs. With more than 300 clubs and organizations, Radford University offers many opportunities for student engagement, leadership development and community service, further enhancing the culture of the New River Valley.

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The biggest day in Virginia tech sports since 1999. LETS GO HOKIES. LETS PLAY FOR A NATTY. 

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The 69.1% Waxing Gibbous Moon 🌔, as seen during the hours just after sunset in Blacksburg, Virginia. 

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Everyone is entitled to a bad day, a bad mood, or a ride on the struggle bus. As complex, emotional creatures, it is literally impossible to NOT have a bad day once in a while. However, what we are not allowed to do is punish those around us for our bad moods.  Which I think I did today … to the one who was so lucky to win me 15 years ago. 🤦🏽‍♀️ sigh . 

But can we normalize that too? Please 🙄

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This is what it all about for me! That smile melts my hairdresser’s heart🥹

Balayage done right is always a gift✨

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Message from Paul, transcribed by his mom:

It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything, but my dad‘s death in November really hit us hard.  Normally, when I’m down, Hokie sports will cheer me up. This hasn’t been the case until now. 

The women’s basketball team has been a spark to my spirit. I am so proud of them. They believed in themselves and no one else did. They are a team, in every sense of the word, and represent the best of Virginia Tech. 

Let’s cage those LSU Tigers. Go, Hokies! 🧡🦃🏀

Hokiesnow- I have loved seeing Paul’s story and really wanted to share it on here. 

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On that time people. 

VC: hokiesports 

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