Graduating Hokie Bird mascots Christopher Boyd and Marisa Goodwin attended the ceremony wearing oversized mascot feet.
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Advertisements soliciting graduation attire littered the Lane Stadium field after the ceremony.
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The Virginia Tech 2025 Commencement ceremony was held under ideal weather conditions in Lane Stadium Friday.
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Virginia Tech roommates Kevin Painchaud, left, and Wes Britton toss their hats after the conferring of degrees in Lane Stadium Friday.
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Virginia Tech graduate Kerin Gorrasi, center, sings "Enter the Sandman" along with fellow graduates at the conclusion of the ceremony. The graduation ceremony followed a live performance of the heavy metal band Metallica in the stadium the week prior.
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Graduates and their families gathered outside Lane Stadium after the ceremony. 3,043 Hokies completed their baccalaureate degree programs with honors, having achieved cumulative GPAs of at least 3.4 on a 4.0 scale.
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Approximately 6,119 bachelor’s degree candidates from all colleges will be honored throughout the weekend.
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Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine students wave inflated examination gloves while being recognized during in the ceremony.
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Virginia Tech president Tim Sands, left, exits the stage as part of an academic procession at the conclusion of the ceremony.
Several members of the university board on Tuesday mentioned uncertainty surrounding federal funding for academic research, and facing international students.
