Alumni

Uniquely situated between the College of Engineering and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, there are multiple ways to stay connected as an alumnus.

Ways to stay connected

Within the department

Guest Lecture
Mentor Students
Follow our social media platforms

College of Engineering (COE)

Attend Career Fairs
Attend Alumni Events
Participate in COE/Dept Socials

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)

Attend Career Fairs
Attend Alumni Events

As an alumnus, please make sure the Alumni Association has your up-to-date contact information and email address so you can stay informed on the latest developments in the department.

Additionally, don't forget to join local alumni chapters to find community and stay up to date on the latest at Virginia Tech

Alumni Spotlight

Travis “Rusty” Unterzuber is a leader in the agricultural and off-highway equipment industry, where he dedicated 45 years to innovation and excellence. His career began with New Holland Farm Equipment and later expanded at John Deere, where he played pivotal roles in product engineering and global process development, including a major initiative to transition the company to metric operations. Rusty’s journey in engineering leadership included significant contributions to the design and manufacturing of agricultural equipment and construction machinery. His work at John Deere was instrumental in implementing an enterprise-wide product delivery process that embodied the corporate philosophy of “design anywhere, build anywhere,” ensuring global success for the company. B.S., Virginia Tech, 1972. M.S., University of Minnesota,1978. M.S. University of Iowa, 1986. Virginia Tech College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Dean’s Advisory Board.