John McLaren McBryde

John McLaren McBryde (HMSVM)

Location: Blacksburg, VA 24060 Montgomery County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 13.832', W 80° 25.273'

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(1841-1923)

President 1891-1907

Known as the "Father of VPI," John McLaren McBryde laid the foundation for modern Virginia Tech. He increased bachelor's degree offerings, added graduate programs, created an infirmary, and christened the motto Ut Prosim. The first president to encourage formation and growth of student activities, he was at the helm when the first football team was formed, school colors became orange and maroon, and a new nickname was born: Hokies.

McBryde Hall major construction completed in 1971
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Placed ByVPI Class of 1953
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Date Added Sunday, September 21st, 2014 at 4:05pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 551342 N 4120603
Decimal Degrees37.23053333, -80.42121667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 13.832', W 80° 25.273'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 13' 49.92" N, 80° 25' 16.38" W
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Area Code(s)540, 434
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 500-598 Stanger St, Blacksburg VA 24060, US
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