Virginia Tech graduate Matt Arden, Class of 1999, dreamed of being a sportscaster since he was 13 years old. With a prolific career in sports television spanning almost 20 years and garnering him three Emmy awards, he has brought his dream to fruition. Arden was born in Washington, D.C., and when his parents divorced, he stayed in Woodbridge to live …
Aaron Bond: From Principal to Professor
Bond was eventually promoted to principal of the high school where he had been teaching, which he describes as the most stressful time of his life. Bond decided to leave his position as principal after two years. He had been pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Virginia at this time, but after realizing he wanted to change careers, he …
Nikki Giovanni: Poet, Dreamer, and Hokie
Renowned poet, eight time NAACP award winner, University Distinguished Professor, and the list of achievements goes on, but much to Virginia Tech’s credit–Nikki Giovanni is a Hokie. Although she didn’t attend Virginia Tech for her degree, she is part of the VT Stories featured faculty selection. Nikki is a vital member of the Virginia Tech family and an inspiration for …