Alyssia Bell, 24, of Toledo displays a message on her mortar board during the University of Toledo spring commencement Sunday at the Glass Bowl. She received a Master of Public Health degree.
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University of Toledo students process into the Glass Bowl for the spring commencement. Sunday marked the first time in a decade UT's commencement had been held in the outdoor stadium.
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University of Toledo students sport a wide variety of footwear during the spring commencement Sunday at the Glass Bowl.
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Gregory Schrock, left, and Corey Fink, both 21 and from Toledo, display messages on their mortar boards during the University of Toledo spring commencement Sunday at the Glass Bowl. UT celebrated 2,906 candidates for degrees, including 236 doctoral, 681 master’s, 1,932 bachelor’s, and 57 associate’s degree candidates.
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University of Toledo graduates Malak Ayache, waving, and Yara Karam, right, enter the Glass Bowl.
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A University of Toledo student's hat is decorated for graduation today at the Glass Bowl.
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Family and friends of University of Toledo graduate April Baker of Sylvania, cheer her on during the spring commencement Sunday at the Glass Bowl. Pictured are her son, Anton Baker, 12, with sign, left, friend Lori Tofani, waving, center, daughter Stella Baker, 15, holding sign, back, and husband Shanon Baker, right.
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Diplomas await University of Toledo students during the spring commencement Sunday at the Glass Bowl.
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University of Toledo President Sharon Gaber speaks during the spring commencement. UT celebrated 2,906 candidates for degrees, including 236 doctoral, 681 master’s, 1,932 bachelor’s, and 57 associate’s degree candidates.
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Toledo native Christine Brennan, a nationally renowned columnist and TV commentator, speaks during the University of Toledo spring commencement Sunday. UT celebrated 2,906 candidates for degrees, including 236 doctoral, 681 master’s, 1,932 bachelor’s, and 57 associate’s degree candidates.
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Toledo native Christine Brennan delivers the keynote speech at the University of Toledo's spring commencement in the Glass Bowl Sunday.
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Jennifer Koehl, from left, Jasmine Kennedy Bey, and Marwa Alwasha, scan the crowd for family and friends during the University of Toledo spring commencement.
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Michael Miranda, right, is congratulated by advisor Maria Coleman after receiving his Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering degree.
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University of Toledo students wait to receive their diplomas during the spring commencement.
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Kristen Warner of Wooster, Ohio, waves to family after receiving a Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree during the University of Toledo spring commencement Sunday at the Glass Bowl.
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Meredith Gibbon of Pittsburgh shows her excitement as she is hooded by advisor Beth Ann Hatkevich while receiving her Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree.
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Toledo graduates sit on the field at the Glass Bowl for the spring commencement ceremony.
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