President Charles Steger

Charles Steger is the President of Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech suffered from the deadliest school shooting in US history on Monday, April 16th 2007. Steger is responding to the press and police regarding the shooting. Follow news about... [more]

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Full text statement issued by President Charles Steger

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Full text statement issued by President Charles Steger The university was struck today with a tragedy of monumental proportions. There were two shootings on campus. In each case, there were fatalities. The university is shocked and horrified that this would befall our campus. I want to extend my deepest, sincerest and most profound sympathies to the families of these victims which include students There are 22 confirmed deaths. We currently are in the process of notifying families of victims. The Virginia Tech Police are being assisted by numerous other jurisdictions. Crime scenes are being investigated by the FBI, University Police, and State Police. We ... Read Full Story

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Homer Hickam writes to President Charles Steger

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Homer Hickam, author of "Rocket Boys" and a Virginia Tech graduate, today sent Tech President Charles Steger a letter that read, in part: "Today, there is pain everywhere in our community, and our hearts are troubled. Yet, I am certain our university will persevere. The spirit of Virginia Tech cannot allow otherwise. We who once walked its halls and studied in its classrooms were trained to represent all that is good and right in the world, and we will prevail. Evil can never succeed, not while there are yet men and women like the people of Virginia Tech who reach every day for success, ... Read Full Story

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Should university president Charles Steger step down?

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Some people are calling for Virginia Tech President Charles Steger's resignation in the aftermath of an on-campus shooting spree that left 33 people dead Monday. ABC News issued an online poll to guage reader opinion about the President. ABC asked "Should the university president step down?" Most results indicated that he SHOULD NOT step down. Here are the results of the survey: No. There was no way the second shooting could have been predicted. 6,036 Stop playing the blame game. Who are we to judge? 4,510 Yes. Had he taken quicker action, many lives could have been saved. 2,057 Total Number of Votes: 12,603 ... Read Full Story

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Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell

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Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell issued this statement: “My prayers are with the families and friends of those killed in today’s tragic shootings at Virginia Tech. We pray for all those injured, that they will recover from their injuries. I urge my fellow Virginians to pray for all those impacted by this heartbreaking occurrence. The Office of the Attorney General will work with the administration of Virginia Tech, the Virginia State Police, the Governor and all of our client agencies to provide the best legal help possible as the investigation into this situation unfolds.” Read Full Story

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Charles Steger, waiting for results from Virginia Tech panel

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A panel studying the shootings at Virginia Tech held its first public meeting yesterday (Thursday) with Gov. Timothy M. Kaine. The panel will seek out details about the gunman, how the events unfolded, and how the state and other agencies responded. It is an eight-member commission, appointed by Gov Kaine, and led by retired State Police Superintendent W. Gerald Massengill. Read Full Story

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Va. Tech advises Army on Texas shootings response

(The Associated Press) Virginia Tech administrators have been advising Pentagon officials on how to respond to the mass shootings at Fort Hood.University spokesman Mark Owczarski (oh-ZAR-skee) says that Virginia Tech President Charles Steger (STEE-ger) and about a dozen administrators had a teleconference with Pentagon...

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Virginia Tech remembers & honors Veterans

University President Charles Steger joined the Virginia Tech Cadets to place a wreath on Memorial Court for all the brave soldiers who put their life on the line for our freedom

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Five '69 graduates have returned to Tech, remain cornerstones of alma mater

Forty years ago, Virginia Tech was experiencing its second largest period of growth, trailing only the new millennium. Five 1969 grads have come back to - or never left - their alma mater, including President Charles Steger, head football coach Frank Beamer, Vice President of Alumni Relations Tom Tillar, Chief Operating Officer and Treasurer of the Virginia Tech Foundation Ray Smoot and Corporate Research Center President Joe Meredith.

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Va. Tech prepares employees for possible layoffs

Va. Tech prepares employees for possible layoffsRoanoke TimesSeeking to quell rumors, Virginia Tech President Charles Steger laid out a step-by-step process for consideration of work force reductions ...

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Located in Blacksburg, Va., 240 miles west of Washington

Sixty bachelor's degree programs; 140 master's and doctoral degree programs

Enrollment: 26,370 on-campus; 83.2% undergraduate students; 16.8% graduate students; 58.1% male; 41.9% female.

Full-time faculty: 1,304; 66.5% are tenured.

Main campus includes more than 100 buildings, 2,600 acres and an airport

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