VTC officials, Governor celebrate 50 million dollar Fralin Trust gift Gene Marrano December 6, 2018 1 min read Photo: Virginia Tech The largest private donation ever received by Virginia Tech will be used to foster growth on its joint campus in Roanoke. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Vinton Christmas parade to be a bit different tonightNext: UPDATE: Standoff ends, suspect identified Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025