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
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Marketing & Publications

• Melissa Richards | Assistant Vice President
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News & Information

• Mark Owczarski | Assistant Vice President
  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