After the tragedy that occurred at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg responded with the following statement:

“No words can describe our heartfelt sorrow and sympathies in response to the unconscionable tragedy at Virginia Tech. This incident reminds us all that senseless violence can occur anytime, anyplace. Our thoughts and prayers go to the families and friends of the victims as well as to the entire Virginia Tech community.”

Also, the University sent out a notice regarding best practices that the University Police encourage students, faculty, and staff to follow should they encounter a situation with the potential for shooting violence on campus.

To read the message that was sent to the GW community after the tragedy, please click here.