More than 800 students graduated from The University of Findlay during spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 1.

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More than 300 graduate degrees were awarded, including 49 doctor of pharmacy degrees. These were the first graduates of the College of Pharmacy, which was established in 2004. A hooding ceremony for pharmacy graduating students was held earlier in the day.

Allison Alexander, the first doctor of pharmacy recipient, smiles for the camera as the procession into the ceremony begins.

More than 400 undergraduate degrees were awarded, including approximately 80 bachelor of arts degrees and 320 bachelor of science degrees.

More than 50 associate of arts degrees were conferred.

Among the UF graduates were more than 120 international students who received master’s degrees and 16 international students who received bachelor’s degrees. Those students represent the countries of Nepal, India, Saudi Arabia, China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Canada and Venezuela.

Brigadier General Patrick Finnegan, dean of Academic Board at West Point and president-elect at Longwood University, delivered the commencement address.

Brigadier General Patrick Finnegan gives the commencement address.

He reminded graduates to honor and thank those who have supported them, and he encouraged them to remember to do things for others to help build “a better, more caring world.” He issued a challenge to graduates, saying, “If those who have had the opportunity to receive a quality education do not dedicate themselves in some way to serving others, who will?”

Following the address, Dr. DeBow Freed, the 16th president of The University of Findlay, was awarded an honorary doctor of humane letters for his seven years’ service to the institution.

Dr. Debow Freed receives an honorary doctor of humane letters for his service to the institution.

Dr. C. Richard Beckett, chair of the board of trustees, recognized him for his devotion to students and the institution, noting, “He has led the University to fiscal strength and administrative stability. Dr. Freed has guided the growth of quality academic programs that meet the needs of society and the wishes of students.”            

The University’s traditional Arch Ceremony immediately followed commencement at the Griffith Memorial Arch in front of Old Main.

New graduates march the Griffith Memorial Arch following commencement ceremonies.