Steven Mackay

College Communications Coordinator, News & External Relations

Address

2160F Torgersen Hall (0217)
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061

Contact

Email: smackay@vt.edu
Office: (540) 231-4787

Responsibilities

Steven helps spearhead communication projects for the College of Engineering, working closely with colleagues from the department and University Relations to enhance the reputation of and to build support for the college and its programs. He also edits the college’s annual Engineering News publication.

Education

Steven received his bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C., in 1996.

Background

Steven previously was managing editor of Tuscaloosa, Ala.-based Overdrive magazine, a 100,000-circulation business trade publication targeting owner-operator truck drivers. At the Birmingham (Ala.) Business Journal, he served as web editor from 2002 until 2003 before being promoted to special sections editor in 2004. From 2001 to 2002, he worked as managing editor of the Smyth County News & Messenger in Marion, Va., and from 1996 until 2001, he worked as a reporter for the Hickory (N.C.) Daily Record.