VTC officials, Governor celebrate 50 million dollar Fralin Trust gift Gene Marrano December 6, 2018 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Vinton Christmas parade to be a bit different tonightNext: UPDATE: Standoff ends, suspect identified Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026
