Virginia Tech’s Athletic Director Whit Babcock announced that the Hokies would be rolling out a $229 million cash scoop to revive the Hokies’ athletic program over the next four years. However, one board member has distinctly stated her disapproval and voted against the proposal, yet the proposal was given a green light.
On Tuesday, Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors held a meeting for the $229 million proposal. The voting was overwhelmingly in favor, approving the budget, with a 13-to-1 vote. Dr Nancy Dye, who is the chair of the Academic Research, Research and Student Affairs Committee, voted against the proposal. “As expected, the Virginia Tech board approves adding an extra $229 million to its athletics budget over the next four years,” ESPN’s Andrea Adelson wrote on X.
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