University of Toledo graduation

The fall commencement of the University of Toledo was Dec. 15. Among the honorees was Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, who received an Honorary Doctor of Public Service. CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO ENLARGE PHOTO, START SLIDESHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo "Persistence does pay'," says Paul Manol, of Sylvania, after he graduates magna cum laude and earned his Bachelor of ... THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

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Enlarge | Buy This Photo Maher Ramahi graduates cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering Technology. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Amanda Bennett, associate director of Alumni Relations, left, helps Dr. Amal Said, accounting professor, with her hood before commencement.... THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Kristine R. Angevine is hooded by her grandfather, Robert Willenbrink. Angevin received a PhD in Biomedical Science in Cardiovascular and ... THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Kristine R. Angevine is hooded by her grandfather, Robert Willenbrink. Angevin received her PhD in Biomedical Science in Cardiovascular and ... THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

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Enlarge | Buy This Photo Johannes Ronquillo graduates magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and ... THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing gather before the procession into the arena. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo His Excellency Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, left, receives his hood from William C. Koester, chairman of the Board of Trustees.... THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Paul L. Toth, Jr., president, UT Alumni Association, offers his congratulations to the soon-to-be graduates. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Anne Simopoulos adjusts her tassel after receiving her Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences. She is from Shelby Township, Michigan.... THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo "I think he decorated his mortar board before yesterday['s school shooting]", remarked a fellow graduate. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo "Persistence does pay'," says Paul Manol, of Sylvania, after he graduates magna cum laude as he earns his Bachelor ... THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

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Enlarge | Buy This Photo William Free, Grand Marshall, leads the processional with the mace of the University of Toledo. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Jason Stumbo conducts members of the University of Toledo Wind Ensemble as they perform Edward Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance" during ... THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Some of the graduating students of the University of Toledo. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Graduating students of the University of Toledo enter the arena for the commencement exercises. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Members of the UT Army ROTC Pershing Rifle Color Guard at the beginning of the event. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo His Excellency Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash delivers the commencement address. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Dr. Anwar Gargash, left, His Excellency Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the United Arab ... THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER