Andrea Leslie, left, and Fanell Williams, both of Toledo, earned their Masters of Art in Social Work.
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Kian Searcy, of Lima, earned a BA in AYA Integrated Social Studies, enabling him to teach seventh through 12th grade Social Studies.
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Arfoon Hirsi, 12, left, and Suad Hirsi, 9, of Columbus, cheer at the end of the entire ceremony. They were there on behalf of a cousin who graduated.
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The University of Toledo's Spring Commencement.
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CORRECTION: Pictured is Anthony McGee of Toledo, receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy.
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"He's a gentleman", says Bonnie Vance, left, of David Douglas, who helped her walk for the ceremony. Both from Toledo, they each earned their BA in Adult LifeLong Learning.
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Ohio state senate president Keith Faber, left, receives an honorary doctorate from Nagi Naganathan, PhD, interim president of UT and Dean of the College of Engineering, behind Faber, and Joseph H. Zerbey, IV, chairman, University of Toledo Board of Trustees, and president and general manager of The Blade.
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Nicole Harris, of Toledo, after receiving her diploma for her B.A. in Criminal Justice.
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The University of Toledo's Spring Commencement.
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The University of Toledo's Spring Commencement.
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The University of Toledo's Spring Commencement.
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Ekomabasi Equere, of Macomb, Michigan, waves to her mom before the ceremony. She earned her degree in Health Care Aministration.
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Megan Cordes, of Ridgeville Corner, Ohio, gets some help with her Masters' hood from fellow graduate Tammy D'Amore, of Oregon. At right is Nikki Johansen, of Avon. The three have earned their MA in School Counseling.
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The mortar board as message board has become not uncommon at graduation.
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Jason Strumbo, left, interim Department of Music chair and Band Director, conducts the ensemble as they perform during commencement ceremonies.
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