BLACKSBURG, Va., April 16 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:

Each year, Virginia Tech recognizes employees celebrating service milestones. University events took place April 7 and 15 celebrating 710 employees with a combined 12,415 years of service for the university.

"Virginia Tech is privileged to benefit from the combined knowledge of so many employees who are dedicated to serving our university community, and I amthankfulfor their work," said President Tim Sands. "We areproud of all they have accomplished during their time here."

"It's an honor to celebrate these milestones with our faculty and staff," said Vice President for Human Resources Bryan Garey. "Their dedication and exp...