Brian White named Virginia Tech’s Vice President and Director of Athletics
Virginia Tech has appointed Brian White, formerly of Florida Atlantic, to serve as the university's new Vice President and Director of Athletics.
📍 The outcome
Brian White was officially hired as Virginia Tech’s Vice President and Director of Athletics, transitioning from his previous role at Florida Atlantic University. No further updates on his tenure or next steps were reported in subsequent coverage.
Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
What happened
Coverage from outlets including ESPN, the Richmond Times-Dispatch, The Virginian-Pilot, 247Sports, and Virginia Tech Athletics emphasizes his professional background. Reports describe White as a pedigreed hire and outline initial assessments of the appointment.
Future developments will depend on the start of his tenure and any specific departmental goals or administrative changes White may implement. Coverage does not yet specify a transition timeline.
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Who reported it (5)
- Virginia Tech hires Floria Atlantic's White as new AD Richmond Times-Dispatch · 46d ago
- 5 Thoughts on Virginia Tech's Hiring of Brian White as Athletic Director 247Sports · 46d ago
- Virginia Tech hires pedigreed Brian White from FAU as athletic director The Virginian-Pilot · 46d ago
- Virginia Tech names Brian White athletic director ESPN · 46d ago
- Brian White named Virginia Tech’s Vice President and Director of Athletics Virginia Tech Athletics · 46d ago
Questions people are asking
Who is the new Virginia Tech athletic director?
Brian White, who previously served as the athletic director at Florida Atlantic.
What is Brian White's official title at Virginia Tech?
He has been named Vice President and Director of Athletics.
When was the hiring announced?
The announcement was made on June 22, 2026.
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