Fredericksburg Chapter

Our mission is to connect Hokies in the King George, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, and Fredericksburg areas. Please join us in building a stronger Hokie community in our area.
About
Follow us
- Chapter Liason: Tricia Realbuto
trealbuto@vt.edu - Chapter volunteer: Addison Pock
apock89@vt.edu
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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Article ItemVMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Amanda L. Weakley-Scott , article
Meet Amanda Weakley-Scott '10, DVM ’14, a food animal veterinarian and co-owner of Lee-Lynn Farms in Virginia. She combines her passion for agriculture with hands-on veterinary care, serving both producers and her community. A proud VMCVM alum, she values the mentorship and practical training that shaped her career and lives by the motto, “just make it work.”
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Article ItemSarah Ahart pushes the boundaries of passion projects , article
Ahart ’17 opened Mudhouse Pottery Studio in South Baltimore, Maryland, after learning pottery during her time at Virginia Tech. She works as an experiential design project manager at the National Aquarium in Baltimore while juggling the challenges of being a new business owner.
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Article ItemResearchers tackle construction industry challenges with support of new pilot funding , article
The Coalition for Smart Construction at Virginia Tech launched a seed grant program centered around key areas of interest in the construction industry, providing recipients with resources to strengthen their projects so that they can secure external funding.
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Article ItemA welcome message from President Tim Sands , article
It is exciting to see Hokies filling our campuses in Blacksburg, Roanoke, Alexandria, and other locations across the commonwealth and beyond, ready to take on new challenges and serve our communities.
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Article ItemAlum’s gift propels research in philosophy, politics, and economics , article
Electrical engineering graduate David H. Kellogg recently committed a $16 million estate gift to endow the university’s research center in the field.
Upcoming local events
- Multiple Dates: Game Watch Parties
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Redirect ItemAAD Welcome Back Picnic , redirect
Join us for an evening of food, fun, and connection on Wednesday, Aug. 27 as we welcome new and returning AAD students, faculty, and staff.
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General ItemFootball Watch Parties
Watch the Hokies with Hokies. Check out our listing of watch parties across the country.
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General ItemVirtual Travel Series
Join us to explore new countries and cultures through a virtual and interactive travel series!
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General ItemTech on Tap: The Promise and Peril of AI in Social Services
Join Sanmay Das, professor of computer science and associate director of artificial intelligence (AI) for social impact at the Sanghani Center, on Wednesday, Sept. 10 for a discussion on the impacts of AI usage within the social services field.
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Redirect ItemMeet the Interior Design Sophomores , redirect
Celebrate the creativity and future of interior design with us on Thursday, Sept. 11! Join fellow alumni, friends, and our Steelcase hosts for a special evening honoring the Class of 2028.
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General ItemHokie Huddle
All Hokies and their families are invited to join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community with the Native and Indigenous Alumni Society and the Fredericksburg Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association on Friday, Sept. 12.
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General ItemAgeism in Society
Join fellow Virginia Tech alumni on Sept. 15 to explore the Helping Elders Access Resources (HEAR) program.
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Redirect ItemAAD Alumni Reception: Detroit , redirect
Join fellow College of Architecture, Arts, and Design alumni on Tuesday, Sept. 16 for an evening of networking and Hokie hospitality in the heart of Detroit.
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General ItemVirginia Tech Night at the Norfolk Tides
Join Hokies at Harbor Park on Sept. 17 to watch the Norfolk Tides take on the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp!
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Redirect ItemAAD Architecture Alumni Reception: Chicago , redirect
Join Dean Lu Liu, dean of the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design, and Jim Bassett, director of the School of Architecture, on Friday, Sept. 19 for an evening of drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and networking.
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General ItemYoung Alumni Evening with the New York Rangers
Represent Hokie Nation on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at Madison Square Garden! Cheer alongside fellow young alumni as the New York Rangers take on on the Boston Bruins.
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General ItemFuture Forward: A Night at Academic Building One
Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 24 for an exclusive evening at Academic Building One in the D.C. area, home to Virginia Tech’s groundbreaking Institute for Advanced Computing.
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General ItemHokies for Good with Le Wang and Data Science for the Public Good
Join Le Wang, director of Data Science for the Public Good (DSPG) and the Department of Agriculture and Applied Economics, on Sept. 25 or 26 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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Home ItemHokie Hike 2025 , home
Joining 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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General ItemYoung Alumni Homecoming Happy Hour
Kick 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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General ItemHomecoming Tailgate and Parade Watch Party
Celebrate Homecoming with your choice of two exciting programs on Oct. 3 and 4!
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General ItemFrom Screen to Stethoscope: Accessing Healthcare in the Digital Age
Join us this October for an informative four-part workshop dedicated to scheduling medical appointments and getting to the doctor's office, all right from your fingertips, using smartphone apps.
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General ItemHealthspan: Living Better, Not Just Longer
Join Cornerstone Alumni and Carlin Rafie on Oct. 9 for a discussion on the importance of proper nutrition as we age.
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General ItemCornerstone Crew
Cornerstone 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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General ItemCornerstone Alumni Workshop: Long-Term Care Options
Learn about options for long-term care in a workshop hosted by Cornerstone Alumni on Oct. 23
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General ItemCornerstone Chat: Changes Coming to Medicare in 2026
Join 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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Home ItemAlumni Weekend 2026 , home
Alumni 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.