VRHA

2026 Rural Education Summit

Date: March 25, 2026
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: The Inn at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

Mark your calendars for the fourth annual Rural Education Summit on Wednesday, March 25, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s theme is Postsecondary Opportunities for Rural Youth and will include sessions, a keynote, lunch, an auction, and more!

Session topics will include:

  • Rural Talent Development
  • Community College Partners
  • College Admissions
  • Financial Access & Support
  • Education Policy Briefs
  • K-12 Strategies for Success

Registration is free, but required.

The summit will be followed by our fourth annual Rural Film Festival at the Lyric Theatre from 7-9 p.m.

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