How do you say “Ut Prosim”?

Debates over the pronunciations of words are as old as time, and this one hits close to home. We asked people around campus, on social media, and Andrew Becker, who teaches Latin and Ancient Greek in Virginia Tech’s Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures, for their take on pronouncing our university motto.

Read about how to be proper in pronunciation >>

GOBBLE BACK:

Do you have any special Hokie-themed holiday decorations? We’d love to see them! Tweet us @VT_Mag or email us VTMag@VT.edu.

Record $50 million gift results in the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC in Roanoke

The historic donation will help recruit and retain world-leading researchers, further bolstering Virginia’s economy.

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More than 2,400 Hokies are now alumni

The Dec. 14 commencement ceremonies recognized 1,380 undergraduates and 1,200 graduate students.

Check out photos and video from the big day >>

Winter is no longer coming, it’s here!

The first major snowfall of this season occurred in Blacksburg and the view was captured via drone.

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Hokie-built home of the future earns top honors at international competition

After years of research and development contributed by more than 100 Virginia Tech students and faculty, the FutureHAUS Dubai team has officially built the world’s best solar home.

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Plan for the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative approved, moving forward

Virginia Tech President Tim Sands formally presented this blueprint to the Virginia Research Investment Committee on Dec. 11. The blueprint also garnered letters of support from four companies and 10 presidents of institutions of higher education.

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Students create rideshare app for designated driving

This year at least seven Virginia Tech organizations have used Drop A Pin, an app created by Matt Sanford and Greg Smith that aims to make designated driving safer.

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Military Bowl Tailgate

Join fellow alumni and Hokie Club members at a pregame tailgate before the Hokies face off against the Bearcats at the Military Bowl.

We’ll have a breakfast buffet, special guests, and lots of fun.

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It’s almost time to make Reunion Weekend 2019 plans

Early bird registration for our summer reunion weekend will open in January. Join us June 6-9. Register early and save.

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