Elizabeth Flanagan

Elizabeth Flanagan (Grad ’83) has been named vice president emerita by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. A retired vice president of development and university relations, Ms. Flanagan came to Virginia Tech in 2000 and immediately set to work outlining an aggressive fundraising campaign that ultimately sought to raise $1 billion, even though consultants recommended a lower goal. In November 2011, the campaign exceeded expectations thanks in part to Ms. Flanagan’s efforts. She also served as a member of the Legacy Society and the Ut Prosim Society. She created the Women in Leadership and Philanthropy initiative, served on a number of boards and was honored with the Crystal Apple Award for Teaching Excellence from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.