Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock is retiring after 12 years in the role and will transition to an advisory position, the school announced.
Babcock has overseen the Hokies’ athletics department since taking over as AD, guiding the overall direction of Virginia Tech’s sports programs during his tenure. The move marks a leadership change at the top of the department while keeping Babcock connected to the university in an advisory capacity.
What’s next
Virginia Tech did not provide additional details in the announcement beyond Babcock’s retirement and his transition to an advisory role.