More than 400 students graduated from The University of Findlay during fall commencement ceremonies Saturday in the Koehler Complex on campus.

Former U.S. senator Mike DeWine addresses the audience.

Former United States senator Michael DeWine gave the commencement address, encouraging graduates to take chances and “follow your gut.” DeWine served as an Ohio senator from 1994 through 2006. Previously, he served in the U.S. House of Representatives for eight years and as Lieutenant Governor of Ohio for four years. DeWine is a graduate of Miami University of Ohio and Ohio Northern University College of Law.

A total of 228 graduate degrees were awarded including 153 master of business administration degrees; 41 master of arts in education degrees; 14 master of occupational therapy degrees; 10 master of environmental safety and health management degrees; nine master of arts in TESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages) and bilingual education degrees; and one master of athletic training degree.

A total of 162 undergraduate degrees were conferred including 130 bachelor of science degrees and 32 bachelor of arts degrees.

A total of 20 associate of arts degrees were conferred.

Among the UF graduates were 133 international students who received master’s degrees and five international students who will receive bachelor’s degrees. Those students represent the countries of India, Nepal, Taiwan, Thailand, China, Japan, Korea and Burma.

The University’s traditional Arch Ceremony immediately followed commencement at the Griffith Memorial Arch.

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Four graduates pose for a photo waiting for the processional to begin.	A graduate and her mom share a quick hug before the ceremony.

Faculty members welcome the graduates through the arch.	An M.B.A. grad poses for a photo with his kids after the Arch Ceremony.

Two really excited graduates get ready to walk through the Arch.