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It was just VPI from the VAMC days until 1971, but the "Virginia Tech" was

used commonly alongside VPI for a long time. The Corps has been officially called the "VIRGINIA TECH Corps of Cadets" for a very long time. When the change to VPI&SU was made the university tried to suppress "VPI" branding, yet "VPI" appears on the top of the cadets' hat gromets to this day.
Posted: 11/09/2025 at 10:19 PM ET
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Speaking of “TECH”…who was the 1st?
HOKIEGOBBLE • 11/09/25 12:01 PM ET
The Tech ‘branding’ was recent for us - VPI&SU in my day.**
Scoutmaster33 • 11/09/25 08:18 PM ET
It was just VPI from the VAMC days until 1971, but the "Virginia Tech" was ◄
Hokie in CT • 11/09/25 10:19 PM ET
Can’t agree on that. I was here when VPI & post
HOKIEGOBBLE • 11/09/25 09:26 PM ET
?????????
eokhokie • 11/09/25 08:33 PM ET
MIT, informally called Boston Tech early on, was established in 1861.**
VTBoar • 11/09/25 01:20 PM ET
After some intense🤔 thought …
HOKIEGOBBLE • 11/09/25 01:48 PM ET
Excellent info, my smart professor cousins alma mater…along with some
HOKIEGOBBLE • 11/09/25 01:41 PM ET
GT was founded in 1885, VT in 1872.**
RJHokie • 11/09/25 12:52 PM ET
Alabama Polytechnic Institute (Auburn) was founded in 1856.**
Archdale • 11/09/25 01:50 PM ET
This could be a problem unless we institute the Olin rule
HOKIEGOBBLE • 11/09/25 01:55 PM ET
Not sure. VPI, GIT?
crazylane • 11/09/25 12:36 PM ET
VPISU**
miataman • 11/09/25 06:32 PM ET
Weren't we just VPI for a time?
crazylane • 11/09/25 06:58 PM ET
I think we’re the oldest tech
HOKIEGOBBLE • 11/09/25 12:38 PM ET
But when did VT become VPI? Weren't we an "A&M" until then.
TomTurkey • 11/09/25 12:04 PM ET
Yes but…when did the others become Techs?
HOKIEGOBBLE • 11/09/25 12:09 PM ET
There is no real Tech? Which state does he support for Brunswick stew? :)**
TomTurkey • 11/09/25 12:23 PM ET
you bring up an excellent point **
HOKIEGOBBLE • 11/09/25 12:36 PM ET
Stick to your guns!
TomTurkey • 11/09/25 12:42 PM ET
And…we left some on the table..
HOKIEGOBBLE • 11/09/25 12:16 PM ET