Transformational education starts with a solid foundation. For Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering, that foundation will be nestled in the heart of the North Academic District.
At its Aug. 29 meeting, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors’ Buildings and Grounds Committee reviewed the design for Mitchell Hall, a state-of-the-art engineering and research building that will provide engineering students, faculty, and staff with innovative lab space and ample opportunities for experiential learning.
This latest addition to the Blacksburg campus’s facilities is a critical replacement for Randolph Hall, which was constructed in two phases in the 1950s. Mitchell Hall will be an expanded, centralized hub for several engineering departments, including aerospace and ocean engineering, mechanical engineering, and chemical engineering, among others, allowing for more interdisciplinary…
