Governor McAuliffe addresses Virginia Tech graduates Gene Marrano May 16, 2014 1 minute read Take chances…don’t be afraid to fail …that was Governor Terry McAuliffe’s message to Virginia Tech graduates this morning. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: F.R.E.E. receives “best practices” awardNext: 4 gang members charged with Va. officer’s slaying Related Stories Billy Strings surgery casts doubt on July performance in Roanoke Ian Price April 20, 2026 Delta Dental of Virginia awards $825,000 in grants to bolster Virginia’s safety net clinics Web Staff April 20, 2026 “Brady” hails new gun violence prevention laws in Virginia Gene Marrano April 20, 2026