University Relations

Department Units

The Office of University Relations supports Virginia Tech’s mission and goals by promoting public understanding of and support for Virginia Tech, disseminating useful information affecting Virginians and providing the university with a wide range of communications expertise and services. The Office of University Relations is a resource for strategic communications counsel and provides high-quality, professional communications services that include editorial support, graphic design, photography, video and radio program production, and online communications.

Larry Hincker, Associate Vice President

(540) 231-5396

Office Units:

Development Communications

• Albert Raboteau | Director
  (540) 231-4733

Marketing & Publications

• Melissa Richards | Director
  (540) 231-4168

News & Information

• Mark Owczarski | Director
  (540) 231-5223

Visual & Broadcast Communications

• Randall Stith | Director 
  (540) 231-5862

Web Communications

• John Jackson | Director
  (540) 231-8508

WVTF FM 89 Public Radio

• Glenn Gleixner | General Manager
  (540) 231-8900

Administrative Staff

• BJ Norris | Special Assistant to the Associate Vice President
  (540) 231-1614
• Linda Fleming | Executive Secretary
  (540) 231-5396
• Theresa Hoyle | Fiscal Coordinator
  (540) 231-8819