Virginia Tech Athletics announced in a press release and press conference this morning that the department is embarking on an eight-year, $400 million fundraising campaign called “Reach for Excellence,” with the goal to bolster Virginia Tech Athletics in key areas, make the department more competitive in the future, and enhance the student-athlete experience.

The $400 million goal for athletics is part of a larger $1.5 billion Boundless Impact campaign that is already underway campus-wide at Virginia Tech. Reach for Excellence began at the same time the university announced the Boundless Impact campaign in October of 2019 and is slated to conclude in December 2027, a span of roughly eight years.