Bethany Desrosiers celebrates after receiving her diploma Saturday at the University of Southern Maine's graduation at Cross Insurance Arena. Desrosiers earned a bachelor's in tourism and hospitality.
Maryam Mahdi waves to family and friends while waiting to walk and receive her diploma at the University of Southern Maine's graduation Saturday at Cross Insurance Arena. Mahdi studied biology in the college of arts, humanities, and social sciences, and graduated magna cum laude.
Psychology majors Anais Kanyange, left, and Lexi Kidder walk back to their seats after receiving diplomas at the University of Southern Maine graduation Saturday at Cross Insurance Arena.
Faculty marshal Susan Noyes dances while waiting to congratulate graduates of the occupational therapy program at the University of Southern Maine's graduation Saturday at Cross Insurance Arena.
Faculty marshal Susan Noyes laughs while waiting to congratulate graduates of the occupational therapy program Saturday at the University of Southern Maine's graduation at Cross Insurance Arena.
Ada Abbar of San Antonio takes a photo with his son, Ayoub, during the University of Southern Maine graduation Saturday at Cross Insurance Arena. Abbar studied chemistry while working as a paramedic in southern Maine.
Tiffany Dunn pays tribute to an anonymous donor from whom she received a heart transplant in 2021 during the University of Southern Maine graduation Saturday at Cross Insurance Arena. Dunn earned a master's degree in social work.
Family and friends get in position to take photos of the graduates Saturday at the University of Southern Maine's commencement ceremony at Cross Insurance Arena.
Graduates take their seats during the University of Southern Maine's graduation at Cross Insurance Arena.
Omar Daud of Portland gestures to family and friends after receiving his degree Saturday during the University of Southern Maine's graduation Saturday at Cross Insurance Arena. Daud studied health sciences in the college of science, technology and health.
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