University at Buffalo - The State University of New York

Photos: Nancy J. Parisi

Graduation Scenes

Students from the College of Arts and Sciences received undergraduate degrees on Sunday during UB's 157th general commencement ceremony. John Walsh, UB alumnus and creator and host of Fox's "America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back" television show, was scheduled to receive an honorary degree from SUNY. However, due to an injury suffered a few days earlier during filming of his show, Walsh was unable to accept the degree in person and will receive it at a future date. Some scenes from commencement: President William R. Greiner congratulates a student after he receives his diploma.

At left, Greiner speaks to graduates.

Mallika Pettengill (left) and Elizabeth Geuss show off their funky commencement footwear.

Jubilant graduates ham it up for the Reporter photographer.