Virginia Tech Alumna Jane Cady Rathbone, FAIA, principal and CEO Emeritus of Hanbury, was recently appointed by Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors for a term that will commence on July 1, 2026.
Jane received her Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Tech (1980).
Throughout her career, Jane has had significant influence on the planning and design of university campuses. Her firm has worked with more than 150 campuses throughout the United States and abroad. In addition, she has taught issues related to campus architecture, including nine years as an instructor for one of Harvard’s Graduate School of Design’s Executive Education summer courses.
In 2017, Jane was fittingly recognized with the William C. Noland Medal; the highest award AIA Virginia bestows on a member architect, in honor of a distinguished body of accomplishments, sustained over time, that spans a broad spectrum of the profession and that transcends the scope of normal professional activities.
Please join us as we applaud Jane for her continued service and congratulate her on this distinguished appointment.

