[cuervo72]

Originally Posted by Toddzilla

The official official name of the university is Virginia Polytech Institute and State University, or VPI&SU, which can still be properly used

Actually...I'm not sure it can. The abbreviated version, that is.

http://www.branding.unirel.vt.edu/st...des/index.html

Our official name is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, but the name is so cumbersome that using “Virginia Tech” in news releases, feature articles, academic journals, and publications is preferable. Never use an ampersand instead of “and.” Never use VPI&SU, VPI and SU, VA Tech, VPI, Va. Tech, or Virginia Tech University in printed matter. “Tech” is acceptable after a first reference to “Virginia Tech,” but it should not be used repeatedly or solely. “VT” and “Va. Tech” are acceptable only in limited, informal situations, such as a news headline where space is tight. Refrain from using “VT” and “Va. Tech” in body copy, titles of publications, on signs, or in any “formal” publication.

“VPI,” which was the university’s acronym/nickname from 1896 to 1970, should be used only in historical contexts. The same is true for “VAMC,” the university’s acronym/nickname before 1896.