BLACKSBURG, Va., May 28 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:

Virginia Tech has formed the search committee tasked with recruiting the next vice president and director of athletics.

Reporting to the president, the vice president and director of athletics works closely with university leadership to set and communicate a bold, forward-looking vision for Virginia Tech Athletics that positions the program for sustained relevance, competitiveness, and financial growth. This person will serve as the primary liaison to the university president, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors, and senior administration to ensure athletics strategy is tightly integrated with the broader university mission. ...