More than 5,000 graduates to be honored at Virginia Tech's 2009 spring commencement May 9

Now in its 137th year, Virginia Tech will hold its University Commencement ceremony at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 9, in Lane Stadium/Worsham Field. NBC News anchor and correspondent and Virginia Tech alumna Hoda Kotb will deliver the keynote address to approximately 25 associate's degree candidates and 3,727 bachelor's degree candidates will be honored.