South Florida Chapter
Our mission is connect Hokies from the Martin/Palm Beach to Miami/Monroe areas.. Please join us in building a stronger Hokie community in our area.
About
Follow us
- Chapter Liason: Logan Ross
loganr3@vt.edu - Chapter Volunteers: Elizabeth Anne Bedinger
Anne.Bedinger@RaymondJames.com
Matt Wright (Miami area)
mwright1@whopper.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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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences honors outstanding alumni and friends for 2026 , articleSeven alumni and friends received awards in the 2026 Celebration of Ut Prosim.
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Science in the age of AI , articleThe transformative potential of new tools was the emphasis of Virginia Tech's Leaders+ discussion in Alexandria with OpenAI Vice President for Science Kevin Weil. The event was attended by more than 150 researchers, graduate students, and other members of the scientific and industry communities.
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Alumna will guide Virginia’s agriculture and forestry industries , articleKatie Frazier ’04 brings deep roots in Virginia 4-H and FFA, along with dual degrees from Virginia Tech, to her new role as Virginia’s secretary of agriculture and forestry.
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$2.5 million gift will support transportation safety research and engineering scholarships , articleJanusz Jeremiasz Filipiak ’05 recently extended his family’s extraordinary legacy of leveraging higher education to foster innovation.
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A lifetime of service comes full circle , articleIn 2023, Timothy Williams '84 retired after 40 years of serving in various military capacities and he stayed retired — for all of two months. Fast forward two years and he now serves as the secretary of veterans and defense affairs for the Commonwealth of Virginia, accepting the position after Gov. Abigail Spanberger tapped him for the role in mid-December, approximately a month after her election.
Upcoming local events
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The Mindful Movement Program: Tai Chi and Qigong for Health and Well-beingJoin us for The Mindful Movement Program Feb. 17-April 2! The program features gentle movements from the arts of Tai Chi and Qigong suitable for participants of all ages.
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Big Event , homeThe Big Event is April 11 and in-person meetups will be taking place throughout the month. Participate in the Big Event with a local activity or by making a gift.
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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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Triangle Young Alumni Happy HourJoin fellow Triangle young alumni on Tuesday, April 21 for a happy hour in Raleigh!
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New York Young Alumni Happy HourJoin fellow young alumni on Tuesday, April 21 for a happy hour in the heart of Manhattan! Take a break from work and enjoy a spirited night with Hokies.
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Cornerstone Campus ConnectionsJoin us for a virtual conversation between Cornerstone Alumni and Student Alumni Associates on Wednesday, April 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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D.C. Young Alumni BrunchJoin fellow D.C. young alumni on Saturday, April 25 for a weekend brunch while you enjoy spring vibes in the city! Grab your crew, roll in whenever you wake up, and bask in the Hokie Spirit all day long.
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Charlotte Young Alumni Pickleball Happy HourJoin us on Wednesday, April 29 for the Charlotte Young Alumni Pickleball Happy Hour! Come for the Hokie connections, stay for the competition.
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Tech on Tap: Catching Concussions Behind the PlateJoin fellow alumni on Thursday, April 30 for Tech on Tap! Steve Rowson, biomedical engineering professor, will discuss his research on baseball catcher helmets, why we may have been thinking about them all wrong, and how a change in approach may result in an entirely new design moving forward.
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Charlottesville Young Alumni Happy HourCalling all Charlottesville Hokies! Join fellow young alumni for happy hour on Thursday, April 30 at Crozet Pizza.
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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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Virginia Tech Powwow Community Dinner 2026All Hokies are invited to join Student Affairs, the Ati: Wa:oki Indigenous Community Center, and members of the Native and Indigenous Alumni Society for dinner on Friday, May 1 in conjunction with Virginia Tech's ninth annual Spring Powwow.
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Virginia Tech Day with the Boston Red SoxRepresent Hokie Nation and cheer on the Boston Red Sox as they take on the Houston Astros on Sunday, May 3!
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Tidewater Young Alumni Happy HourJoin fellow Tidewater young alumni for happy hour on Wednesday, May 6 at The Back Deck!
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The Young Alumni Mega MixerHokies, Hoos, Dukes, and Rams are meeting up for the best party of the year! Join fellow young alumni from across the commonwealth on Thursday, May 7 for food, drinks, and fun.
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The "Skinny" on Pet NutritionJoin Mark Freeman, clincial associate professor at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, on Wednesday, May 13 for a discussion on the nutritional needs of pets across their lifespan.
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Aging in Community Workshop: TidewaterJoin Cornerstone Alumni and Carlisle Shealy on Wednesday, May 20 for a workshop and discussion on personal reflection, intentional planning, and the development of action plans to address successfully aging in place in one's community.
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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.
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Virginia Tech Night with the New York YankeesJoin Hokies on Wednesday, June 17 at Yankee Stadium to watch the New York Yankees take on the Chicago White Sox!
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2026 Student Send-OffsAll across the country, Virginia Tech Alumni Chapters are hosting Student Send-Offs to celebrate local students who are starting at Virginia Tech in the fall.