Driving over the mountains north of VT, this marker points out the amazing history of this world…read morerenowned education institution. It is on the side of a busy road but there is a wide breakdown lane if you're interested in risking your life to see and read the marker like me. As it says, this is FIVE MILES from the university so please don't merge it. The marker reads, "Five miles south lies the main campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, founded in 1872 as a land-grant college specializing in agriculture and mechanical arts. The land-grant college system initiated scientific agricultural and industrial instruction in the Commonwealth. Over the next century, Virginia Tech became nationally recognized as a comprehensive research university with a broad range of scientific, technological, business, and liberal arts instruction. The 3,000-acre campus includes the site of Draper's Meadow, where Shawnee Indians attacked settlers on 30 July 1755 at the beginning of the French and Indian War." This is marker number I-2-a and was erected by the Department of Historic Resources in 1998. [Review 19579 overall - 1417 in Virginia - 550 of 2023.]

I got my undergrad at VT Physics, and did all my graduate research there. it wasn't until after I…read morewas awarded my PhD that my advisor Randy Heflin let me know how much hatred and disdain he had for me for having been a combat veteran. Beatte Schmidtman made her views very clear at the Virginia tech physics annual picnic, when she told me to my face several years earlier I am encouraged to see that Mark Pitt is now the department chair. although an ivy leaguer like those two, he was kind and generous by not lording that over the students. while I am hopeful that he will institute change, Heflin and Schmidtman are still very powerful figures there. the dean at the time I was there, Laynam Chang, was aware of this and a couple of times tried to set my mind at ease, telling me how he previously had that same sort of bigotry when he was at berkeley, but learned from his mistakes. but he was unsuccessful in changing the culture, proven by the fact that Heflin and schmidtman are revered there, and achieved high office. if you are a veteran, I recommend going somewhere else where they won't hate you and treat you in a bigoted manner. for instance, VT engineering loves veterans.

What a great organization they do world renowned research and the people are so friendly it's like…read morea family

I have found the best furniture here. The deals are really good although sometimes you need to…read morerehab the furniture a bit. Could have more clothes and fabric, but there are tons of books and other things that make this place great.

If you want close relationships with people, great teachers, a beautiful campus and a lot of…read moreactivities well.. this is YOUR university. I came here as a Senior undergraduate in the Fall 2017 and I could not stop thinking about it when my exchanged program was over. I applied for Graduate School and am currently doing an English MS. Would recommend this school everyday!

I liked Radford! Nestled in the New River Valley, the campus is pretty and clean. I attended 2…read moresemesters in the early 90s. Eclipsed in terms of both campus size and number of students by nearby Virginia Tech, this university fills a niche as a solid liberal arts college. As an Alabama resident, the tuition was steep; but that's the case anywhere. Radford has about 10,500 students. The professors were good, the gym was nice [ I liked the 2nd floor running track inside the gym]; the tennis courts were nice, and the nearby New River was a really pretty area to jog and walk in and is super close to the university. Fun fact about the New River "Interestingly, the New River flows primarily from south to north. Only a handful of rivers in the world have this unique feature, including the Nile." I used Radford's health services, library and don't recall using any of the dining facilities. I lived off campus in nearby Christiansburg so I can't comment on the dorms/residence halls. One thing this region does right is clearing show. There's a lot of snow here, ya'll. Although the area is hilly, you could count on all roads and sidewalks being cleared of snow in the blink of an eye here! The commute from Christiansburg to Radford was always pleasant and pretty.

This is one of the two universities you need to tour if you're in the Lexington area. (The other…read moreone is VMI, and it's right next door.) Washington and Lee University is a historic campus, and it's worth a visit if you're into southern history. Washington and Lee was founded in 1749 and named after George Washington and Robert E. Lee. At this liberal arts school, you'll want to check out the University Chapel & Museum, where you'll see the 500 seat chapel, the Lee family mausoleum, and Lee's office when he was president of the university from 1865 to 1870. Also check out the Reeves Museum of Ceramics, which houses the 4th largest collection of ceramics in the U.S. I love walking around university campuses when I'm in a new area, and I'm glad I explored this one.

Washington and Lee University is beautiful. It's a small, extremely exclusive, private university…read morenestled lovingly into the old town of Lexington. It's original buildings were designated National Historical Landmarks in the 1930s and Lee Chapel is the resting place of Robert E. Lee who is entombed within. This university is immaculately kept, with expansion of any kind thoughtfully completed in order to seamlessly blend in with the historical feel. I spent a summer here at a program during high school 20 years ago and absolutely loved it. It's small and cozy and home-y and the small town of Lexington has plenty of shops and restaurants within a 5 minute walk of the school. Visiting this summer I easily found my way around like old times, after 20 years not much has changed. It's still beautiful, I saw a few updates, but essentially felt like I had stepped back in time.

Went there many years ago and I loved it so much. Made some of the best memories of my life…read more I had great teachers and it's a truly beautiful campus, known as "the Campus Beautiful"

Are you looking at colleges and wondering if this campus is the right one for you? Or your child? I…read morecame here for work and wanted to give my observations on the campus layout and the area in regards to safety. First off, Roanoke Virginia is a very historic town and the people here are super friendly very inviting and quick to lend a hand when it's needed! The campus is spread out but the buildings are easy to find and labeled well. There are campus maps periodically spread out through the walking paths at the campus itself. There's lots of student interaction on campus I myself got lost looking for the building I was heading to for a conference and stopped someone who quickly pointed me in the right direction. The buildings are clean and updated when it comes to the historic buildings, and lots of new construction buildings on campus as well! As a town, Roanoke is easy to navigate the streets are well maintained and the area is well lit at night. I had zero concern for walking downtown out of my hotel and the quaintness of the entire city is extraordinary.

Began my academic career here and taught for 3 years. A great small liberal arts school with…read morefantastic teachers who will know you... Whether you like it or not. Salem is becoming a better "college" town. Near Roanoke which is great and the Blue Ridge parkway.. Appalachian trail... Tons of outdoors