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    • Corps of Cadets alumnus Maj. Nick Nelson named Clemson game Hokie Hero
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    • Threading a (pine) needle: Virginia’s Big Tree Program finds balance between tree science and community engagement
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    • From Costa Rica to the National Human Genome Research Institute: Biochemist Ariana Umaña uses her family as inspiration
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    • Class of 2020: Architecture student Moesha Fares pushes onward and upward
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    • Pamela VandeVord appointed engineering’s associate dean for research and graduate studies
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    • Hokies run past UVA in regular-season finale, 33-15
    • Class of 2020: Creative director for PRISM creates her own path
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    • Class of 2020: Rowan Wooldridge translates complex research into meaning
    • Class of 2020: Grace Baggett finds her bearings in words
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    • Current page: Meet some members of the Class of 2020
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    • What break? Virginia Tech Rescue Squad members serve even when classes are out
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    • Scholarship honors the legacy of Terry Arthur's dedication to students
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Meet some members of the Class of 2020

December 16, 2020

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The university congratulates all graduates who are receiving their degrees at Friday's fall commencement ceremony. Read profiles of a few class members below and browse through the list of all graduates. Visit the commencement site for more information.

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    Cortney Steele
    Cortney Steele: Virginia Tech will always feel like home , article
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    Parks poses with orange mask in suit at the top of a stairwell
    Class of 2020: Two decades and three degrees later, David Parks has no regrets , article
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    Graduating senior Moesha Fares poses in front of tree
    Class of 2020: Architecture student Moesha Fares pushes onward and upward , article
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    Side-by-side images of a young man and a young woman wearing face coverings.
    Leaping lemurs and hidden hellbenders: Class of 2020 graduates get up close to wildlife , article
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    Rowan Wooldridge in a lab
    Class of 2020: Rowan Wooldridge translates complex research into meaning , article
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    Charlotte Cannon. Photo by Connor McCluskey for Virginia Tech
    Class of 2020: Creative director for PRISM creates her own path , article
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    Grace rest her head on her hand that bears a tattoo of a forget-me-not.
    Class of 2020: Grace Baggett finds her bearings in words , article
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    Alex Byrum. Image was taken prior to Business Horizons Career Fair, Feb. 2020.
    Class of 2020: Pamplin student charts own journey to success , article
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    Liam Sment huddles with the Hokie Bird during an ACC Women’s basketball game in March 2020, just prior to the placement of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Photo courtesy of Liam Sment.
    Class of 2020: Liam Sment leaves his mark on the sports media and analytics program , article
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    Agastya Balantrapu
    Class of 2020: N. Agastya Balantrapu seeks to inspire and teach the next generation of engineers , article

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