BLACKSBURG, Va. - The following Virginia Tech student was among those honored at the university's spring commencement ceremony held May 11 in Lane Stadium.

Kyle Murphy of Manchester Center received a Bachelor of Architecture degree in architecture from the College of Architecture and Urban Studies.

Approximately 5,000 bachelor's degree, master's degree, and Ph.D. candidates along with their families and friends attended the on-campus ceremony presided by Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger.

First lady Michelle Obama and U. S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-VA, addressed Virginia Tech's Class of 2012 during University Commencement exercises.

Founded in 1872, Virginia Tech attracts students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The university's eight colleges achieve quality, innovation, and results through teaching, research, and outreach in Blacksburg and at other campus centers in Northern Virginia, Southwest Virginia, Richmond, Southern Virginia, Hampton Roads, and Roanoke.

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