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Hokies rally together for another record-breaking Giving Day

In just 24 hours, more than 24,100 Hokies around the world stepped up to raise more than $21 million for Virginia Tech on Giving Day.

Dacota Liska

20 Feb 2025

Students holding T-shirts for Virginia Tech's Giving Day.

Virginia Tech’s Giving Day once again displayed the strength and dedication of the Hokie community. Over a 24-hour period, alumni, students, faculty, staff, and supporters came together to make an impact on the university’s colleges, departments, programs, teams, student organizations, and more.

Photo from a Young Alumni Giving Day celebration in Washington, D.C.

Photo of alumni at a Young Alumni Giving Day celebration in Washington, D.C. — Alumni at a Young Alumni Giving Day celebration in Washington, D.C. Photo by Samantha Whitney for Virginia Tech.

Together, more than 24,100 Hokies rallied their friends and family to raise more than $21 million on Giving Day.

The event ran from noon Feb. 19 to noon Feb. 20, challenging the community to step up and give back in the spirit of the university’s motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).

Student holding Giving Day balloon.

“Each Giving Day, we ask Hokie Nation to come together and show the world what we’re capable of,” said Ciji Good, interim director of annual giving. “This year, just as in years past, our community proved there really are no limits to what we can do. This tradition has become one of my favorite times of the year because we get to witness just how powerful our community is. Seeing this strength, dedication, and commitment in action is inspiring. What we accomplished today has a long-lasting, far-reaching impact for our students and communities. Thank you to everyone that helped make this event a success.”

Virginia Tech faculty posing with HokieBird for Giving Day.