Virginia Tech part of select group piloting new program Emma Thomas August 25, 2023 1 minute read Virginia Tech is one of only four universities nationwide selected to run a pioneer program for the Department of Defense. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more on the Defense Civilian Training Corps program: You can click here to learn more about DCTC Share: Post navigation Previous: UPDATE: Man charged in shootings that wounded threeNext: Lawmakers say they have deal on ‘major components’ of budget Related Stories Trump unharmed as shooting interrupts White House correspondents’ dinner Ian Price April 25, 2026 Lynchburg to host grand opening of new concert venue today Web Staff April 24, 2026 Whit Babcock announces retirement from athletics director role at Virginia Tech Clark Palmer April 23, 2026