BLACKSBURG, Va., May 14 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:
David Knight, interim dean of the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been selected as a fellow of the American Council on Education (ACE) 2026-27 class.
Nominated by President Tim Sands, Knight will join a selective group of 31 individuals for a year-long leadership development experience that prepares participants for senior leadership roles through immersive, cohort-based learning.
"David's commitment to excellence distinguishes him as a well-deserving recipient of this recognition," Sands said. "His service as interim dean of the College of Engineering and special assistant to the provost have advanced key priori...