First State Chapter
Our mission is connect Hokies in the Delaware area. Please join us in building a stronger Hokie community in our area.
About
Follow us
- Chapter Liason: Tricia Realbuto
trealbuto@vt.edu - Chapter President: Mary Sage Earley
delawarehokies@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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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Kristin Eden , articleMeet Kristin Eden '06, DVM '10, PhD '18, anatomic pathologist at the veterinary college and associate professor at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. Passionate about education and mentorship, she brings a collaborative, compassionate approach to teaching both veterinary and medical students. Whether in the lab or the classroom, she blends curiosity, honesty, and a love for learning, plus a little ice hockey on the side.
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Baseball alumnus finds managing a hit , articleFormer baseball standout Chad Pinder thought about becoming an agent after retiring from Major League Baseball. He once gave graduate school a try. But a chance meeting with a Chicago White Sox executive led to him spending the summer as a minor league baseball manager, providing him with a great experience in a sport that he loves.
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Maj. Carla Stefaniak, Capt. Elizabeth Archer named Hokie Heroes for the NC State game , articleStefaniak and Archer are deployed with the 336th Fighter Squadron.
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Veterinary students find inspiration and connections at national conference , articleVeterinary college students returned from the American Association of Bovine Practitioners conference inspired by alumni role models, new professional connections, and hands-on learning experiences that highlighted the collaborative and supportive spirit of their future profession.
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Video ItemCorps of Cadets dedicates flag plaza in memory of 1st Lt. Timothy Price , video
Cadets, alumni, and family gathered outside the Corps Leadership and Military Science Building for the ceremony dedicating the flag plaza in honor of Timothy Price '01. Price was commissioned as a military police officer and deployed to Iraq, where he was killed in action on Sept. 7, 2004.
Upcoming local events
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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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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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Young Alumni Homecoming Happy HourKick off Homecoming Weekend 2025 with fellow Hokies at the Young Alumni Happy Hour on Friday, Oct. 3 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Hokie House!
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Homecoming Tailgate and Parade Watch PartyCelebrate Homecoming with your choice of two exciting programs on Oct. 3 and 4!
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Healthspan: Living Better, Not Just LongerJoin Cornerstone Alumni and Carlin Rafie on Oct. 9 for a discussion on the importance of proper nutrition as we age.
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Richmond Young Alumni Pickleball Happy HourEnjoy a midweek break at Padel Plant for the next happy hour with Richmond young alumni! Join us for appetizers, drinks, and padel or pickleball play on Thursday, Oct. 9.
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Reboot and Reconnect: CS and ECE Alumni Social , redirectJoin the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computer Science on Thursday, Oct. 9 for a joint alumni social at the new Virginia Tech Academic Building One in Alexandria!
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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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Computer Science Alumni Social: Raleigh , redirectJoin us on Tuesday, Oct. 21 for a relaxed happy hour where you can reconnect with fellow Hokies, swap stories, and enjoy some local flavor. You’ll also have the chance to meet the new head of the Department of Computer Science, Christine Julien, and hear what's new in CS@VT.
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Cornerstone Campus ConnectionsJoin us for a virtual conversation between Cornerstone Alumni and Student Alumni Associates on Wednesday, Oct. 22! 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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Cornerstone Alumni Workshop: Long-Term Care OptionsLearn about options for long-term care in a workshop hosted by Cornerstone Alumni on Oct. 23
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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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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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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.