BLACKSBURG, Va., May 5 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:

Name: Emma Kate Maxwell

College: College of Engineering

Major: Construction Engineering and Management

Hometown: Staunton, Virginia

Plans after graduation: Earning an accelerated master's degree in the building construction and science management program, after which she'll pursue a career in multifamily construction.

Favorite Hokie memory: "I had the ability to travel to New York City with Building Women in Construction to attend the Groundbreaking Women in Construction conference. It was a great experience to travel and represent Virginia Tech while also growing individually for our student organization."

As the outstand...