The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research will observe its annual holiday closure beginning Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. Our campus will reopen on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.
During this time, all facilities and services will be closed, including:
- Megabytes Café
- Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM)
- Conference Center
- Center for Manufacturing Advancement
- Research Facilities
- And all other campus operations
We look forward to welcoming you back in the new year!
The IALR team wishes you a safe and joyful holiday season with friends and family.
A Holiday Message from IALR President Telly Tucker
As we celebrate this holiday season and prepare to welcome a new year, I want to express my sincere appreciation to our partners, the people and organizations we serve, and the entire Southern Virginia community.
Together, we’ve made incredible strides in advancing innovation, workforce development and economic growth. The impact of our collective work is changing lives and reaching far beyond our region.
This season serves as a reminder of the power of collaboration and the importance of intentionally investing in one another. May your holidays be filled with peace, joy and meaningful time with family and friends.
I look forward to continuing to work with our partners to build on this momentum in 2026 as we continue to drive innovation and create impactful opportunities for all.
Telly Tucker
President, IALR
