Michelle Colandro Named Outstanding Graduating Senior

Michelle Colandro of Centreville, a senior majoring in biological systems engineering at Virginia Tech, was named Outstanding Graduating Senior in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Department of Biological Systems Engineering for the 2011-12 academic year.

Each year the college honors one undergraduate student from each department for his or her academic achievements, leadership, and experiences beyond traditional coursework.

Of these students, a committee selects the overall outstanding senior for the college, which is nationally ranked among top research institutions of its kind.