Discover the notable alumni of Virginia Tech. The list includes people like Robert Coleman Richardson, Michael Vick, Bruce Arians, Tyrod Taylor & Nidal Malik Hasan. This list of notable alumni is loosely sorted by popularity and has people from different domains of life, such as sportspersons, miscellaneous, scientists and intellectuals & academics etc.
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Birthdate: June 26, 1980
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Newport News, Virginia, United States
Michael Vick is a former American football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons during which he represented successful teams like the Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York Jets. Michael Vick is also known for his philanthropic efforts; he has established a couple of nonprofit organizations namely The Vick Foundation and Michael Vick Foundation.
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Dell Curry(American Former Professional Basketball Player and Father of NBA Players Stephen & Seth Curry)
Birthdate: June 25, 1964
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
Former basketball player Dell Curry, father of NBA players Stephen and Seth Curry, is mostly known for his 10-year stint with the NBA team Charlotte Hornets and became their all-time leader in points and three-point field goals. Curry is now a color commentator for the Hornets’ broadcasts.
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Hoda Kotb(Journalist and Co-Anchor of The NBC Show 'Today')
Birthdate: August 9, 1964
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Norman, Oklahoma, United States
Egyptian-American TV journalist Hoda Kotb is best known as the co-host of the shows NBC Morning Show, Dateline NBC, Today. Named to Time 100, she has also authored several books, including a bestselling autobiography. A breast cancer survivor, she now also works to raise awareness about the disease.
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Steve Bannon(American Media Executive and Former White House's Chief Strategist Under President, Donald Trump)
Birthdate: November 27, 1953
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Steve Bannon was the White House chief strategist during the first seven months of President Donald Trump’s administration. Prior to this, he worked as an investment banker and produced several movies as well as documentaries. He also co-founded Breitbart News, a far-right media organization before joining Trump in his 2016 presidential election campaign as CEO.
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Bruce Arians(American football player)
Birthdate: October 3, 1952
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Paterson, New Jersey, United States
Birthdate: June 18, 1963
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Sonya Curry(American Educator and Mother of Basketball Players ‘Stephen Curry’ and ‘Seth Curry’)
Birthdate: May 30, 1966
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Radford, Virginia, United States
The wife of NBA star Dell Curry and the mother of basketball players Seth and Stephen Curry, Sonya Curry grew up amid poverty and often had racist encounters with the Ku Klux Klan. Once a star volleyball player at Virginia Tech, she now heads the Christian Montessori School founded by her.
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Tyrod Taylor(American football quarterback)
Birthdate: August 3, 1989
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Hampton, Virginia, United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Adam Page(American Professional Wrestler)
Birthdate: July 27, 1991
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Halifax, Virginia, United States
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Kam Chancellor(American Football Player)
Birthdate: April 3, 1988
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: King George, Virginia, United States
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Kendall Fuller(American football player)
Birthdate: February 13, 1995
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Jim Miller(American Lightweight Mixed Martial Artist)
Birthdate: August 30, 1983
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Sparta Township, New Jersey, United States
Jim Miller is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC. Miller holds the record for most wins in the lightweight division of the UFC and has third-most wins in the history of the promotion. Renowned for his power and technique, Jim Miller has won seven Fight of the Night awards in his UFC career so far.
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Khalil Herbert(American Football Player)
Birthdate: April 21, 1998
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Wyatt Teller(American football player)
Birthdate: November 21, 1994
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Manassas, Virginia, United States
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Lucas Pope(Video game designer)
Birthdate: 1977 AD
Birthplace: United States
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Caleb Farley(American Football Player)
Birthdate: November 2, 1998
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Maiden, North Carolina, United States
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Erick Green(Basketball player)
Birthdate: May 9, 1991
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Inglewood, California, United States
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Malcolm Delaney(Basketball player)
Birthdate: March 11, 1989
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Justin Robinson(Basketball player)
Birthdate: October 12, 1997
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Manassas, Virginia, United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Lewis Binford(Archaeologist)
Birthdate: November 21, 1931
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Died: April 11, 2011
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Yosh Nijman(American football player)
Birthdate: September 15, 1995
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Orange, New Jersey, United States
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Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States
Died: February 19, 2013
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Malik Müller(German Basketball Player Who Plays as Shooting Guard)
Birthdate: January 24, 1994
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Frankfurt, Germany
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
Recommended Lists:Virginia Tech is initially known as ‘Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’. The main campus of this reputed research university is in Blacksburg, Virginia. The most attractive feature of this institution is that it is also ranked as one of the only six, ‘United States Senior Military College’. Being one of the 3 largest educational institutions in Virginia, ‘Virginia Tech’ has a whopping 225 degrees for undergraduate and graduate courses to close to 30,600 students. With a mind-blowing 2,600 acres of land, Virginia Tech is out rightly one of the most sought after initiations in the world. With tons of people dreaming to graduate from this university, only the best among the lot can make it through this outstanding organization. Most of the alumni also of this institution have carved an undeniable niche for themselves. From making a big name for themselves from sports to entertainment to politics, the alumni of ‘Virginia Tech’ have made the institution really proud. Some of the popular alumnus of this university are, the popular author, Homer Hickam, the amazing footballer, Michael Vick or for that matter, the legendary news anchor, Hoda Kotb. While all these people are ruling over their professions, setting higher benchmarks with every achievement. They are also an idol for all the future batches of Virginia Tech, setting impeccable examples for hard work and dedication. Here is the list of some of the most notable Virginia Tech alumni.
