Who founded Virginia Tech?

Answer 1

Virginia Tech, officially known as Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, was founded in 1872. It was established as a land-grant institution under the Morrill Act, which aimed to promote higher education in agriculture and the mechanical arts. The university's founding is attributed to a group of Virginia legislators and educators, with significant contributions from the state's agricultural and industrial interests. Initially, it was established as a military institute to train young men for leadership in both military and civilian life.