Virginia Tech rector refuses to resign after Gov. Spanberger’s dismissal

Virginia Tech board names new rector, vice rector after Rocovich removal

On Tuesday, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors elected members Jim Miller and Nancy Dye as its next rector and vice rector, less than a week after Gov. Abigail Spanberger removed former Rector John Rocovich from the board.

Virginia Tech board elects Miller as new rector

The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors appointed Jim Miller as rector Tuesday, less than a week after Gov. Abigail Spanberger removed John Rocovich from the role and the board. Miller will serve as rector, or head, of the governing board of the university for the 2026-27 year beginning on July 1. The 13-member board voted unanimously to elect him rector. Nancy Dye was unanimously appointed vice rector Tuesday. She is also currently heading the sear…

Virginia Tech rector refuses to resign after Gov. Spanberger’s dismissal

John Rocovich did not attend the Virginia Tech governing board’s meeting Monday in Blacksburg but said he would not resign before his term ends.