BLACKSBURG, Va., May 15 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:
That effort? It was all worth it.
Thousands of Hokies officially traded their caps and gowns for the title of alumni this past weekend, celebrating their milestone achievements alongside cheers from friends and family.
In total, 6,741 students received bachelor's degrees, 1,879 earned graduate degrees, and 277 doctoral candidates were recognized across ceremonies in Blacksburg and the greater Washington, D.C., area.
The university's newest alumni left prepared to contribute as builders and thinkers shaping the future, carrying forward knowledge and experiences gained at Virginia Tech.
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