Passion for rural development fuels alumnus' work with USDA
August 01, 2024
August 01, 2024
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
Basil Gooden '88 believes that giving back to others is a responsibility.
The Hokie alumnus says he embodies the university motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), every day.
"I took that to heart when I was there as a student," said Gooden, who majored in political science. "It was not just a motto, but a way of life."
Earlier this year, Gooden was n . . .
Basil Gooden '88 believes that giving back to others is a responsibility.
The Hokie alumnus says he embodies the university motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), every day.
"I took that to heart when I was there as a student," said Gooden, who majored in political science. "It was not just a motto, but a way of life."
Earlier this year, Gooden was n . . .