Needham Student Graduates From Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Maxwell Schaphorst, of Needham, was among more than 1,000 students to graduate from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in May, according to readmedia.

The 209th Commencement ceremonies, held in the East Campus Athletic Village Stadium on May 30, included an address by Admiral Michelle Howard, Vice Chief of Naval Operations.

Schaphorst earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering.