In 1919, Burruss resigned the presidency to become president of Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Samuel Page Duke was then chosen as the school's second president. During Duke's administration, nine major buildings were constructed. Duke served as president from 1919 to 1949.
in 1919 burruss resigned the presidency to become president of virginia polytechnic institute samuel page duke was then chosen as the school's second president during duke's administration nine major buildings were constructed duke served as president from 1919 to 1949