Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MAY 16, 2015 - Robyn Raymer of Youngstown (left) embraces her son R.J. Raymer after he received his bachelor degree in Information Technology, Saturday afternoon outside the Beeghly Center in Youngstown.
Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MAY 16, 2015 - YSU's commencement ceremonies were held Saturday at the Beeghly Center.
Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MAY 16, 2015 - Alyssa Testa shows off her bachelors degree of Science in Business Administration to her family in the stands during Saturday morning's commencement ceremony at the Beeghly Center.
Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MAY 16, 2015 - Melissa Charles of Liberty smiles back at the crowd as she walks into the Beeghly Center prior to receiving her bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education, Saturday morning at YSU.
Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MAY 16, 2015 - Darnella Clark laughs as her cap falls off while walking across the stage after receiving her bachelors degree of Science in Education during YSU's commencement ceremony at the Beeghly Center, Saturday morning.
Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MAY 16, 2015 - Melanie Shipman applauds the other graduates during her student reflection speech at Saturday morning's commencement ceremony at the Beeghly Center in Youngstown.
Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MAY 16, 2015 - Timothy May (right) directs President Jim Tressel to look at a camera for a photo after receiving his masters in Business Administration, Saturday morning during the commencement ceremony at the Beeghly Center.
Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MAY 16, 2015 - Renee Kathryn White (center) holds her arms up victoriously after receiving her masters in social work during Saturday afternoon's commencement ceremony at the Beeghly Center in Youngstown.
Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MAY 16, 2015 - Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel recognizes the veterans in the crowd during Saturday morning's commencement ceremony in the Beeghly Center.
Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MAY 16, 2015 - Toby Gerez (right) looks up as he receives his physical therapy hood during Saturday afternoon's commencement ceremony at the Beeghly Center. Gerez earned a doctorates degree in physical therapy.
Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MAY 16, 2015 - Melissa Charles of Liberty sports a customized graduation cap for Youngstown's commencement ceremony at the Beeghly Center, Saturday morning.
Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MAY 16, 2015 - Eric Spiegel, CEO of Siemens USA delivers his commencement address during Saturday morning's commencement ceremony at YSU.
Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MAY 16, 2015 - Cameron Dimopoulos, age 19 (right) smiles at YSU President Jim Tressel as he walks across the stage after receiving his bachelors degree in computer science during Saturday morning's commencement ceremony at the Beeghly Center. Dimopoulos, a 2013 graduate of Poland High ...
Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MAY 16, 2015 - Patrick Peachock (right) shares a moment of laughter with the trustees as he walks across the stage after receiving his masters in Business Administration, Saturday morning during the commencement ceremony at YSU.
Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MAY 16, 2015 - Ashley Bowers (right) hugs her aunt Paulette McKay of Austintown after Saturday morning's commencement ceremony at YSU. Bowers received her bachelors degree in engineering.
Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MAY 16, 2015 - Graduates who earned bachelors of science in nursing and students who earned bachelors of social work dawn customized caps during Saturday afternoon's commencement ceremony at YSU.
Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MAY 16, 2015 - Lawanda Marlowe (left) and Mary Currie (right) cheer for Marlowe's son Jerry Mims, 18 year old who earned an associates degree in liberal arts, Saturday afternoon during YSU's commencement ceremony at the Beeghly Center.
Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MAY 16, 2015 - Ashley Bowers embraces one of the trustees after accepting her bachelors degree in engineering during Saturday morning's commencement ceremony at YSU.