Rector John Rocovich, left to right, President Tim Sands, football coach James Franklin聽and athletic director Whit Babcock are pictured during Franklin's introductory press conference Nov. 19 in Blacksburg. Rocovich led the board of visitors in approving a $229 million spending boost for athletics, that resulted in the hiring of Franklin, a former Penn State coach.
Virginia Tech President Tim Sands, left, and now-former Board of Visitors Rector John Rocovich, center, are pictured during a meeting in April.
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Edward Baine would replace John Rocovich as rector. Baine will serve the remainder of Rocovich鈥檚 term as a member of the Board of Visitors. The board will elect a new rector.
BLACKSBURG 鈥 Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Rector John Rocovich was removed from the board Wednesday by Gov. Abigail Spanberger, who cited violations of ethics and conduct codes, and said he acted against the university鈥檚 best interests.
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A copy of the letter sent by Gov. Abigail Spanberger to Rector John Rocovich.聽
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Virginia Tech Rector John Rocovich says Gov. Abigail Spanberger does not have the authority to remove him from the university鈥檚 Board of Visit…
Rector John Rocovich, left to right, President Tim Sands, football coach James Franklin聽and athletic director Whit Babcock are pictured during Franklin's introductory press conference Nov. 19 in Blacksburg. Rocovich led the board of visitors in approving a $229 million spending boost for athletics, that resulted in the hiring of Franklin, a former Penn State coach.
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