Associate Professor Jodi Kosakowski, center, takes a selfie with some of her information and library science students Saturday before the University of Maine at Augusta commencement ceremony at the Augusta Civic Center.

Alyssa Hale, left, and Benjamin Lagasse wear matching "Star Wars"-themed messages on their mortar boards before Saturday's start to the University of Maine at Augusta commencement ceremony at the Augusta Civic Center. The couple are big fans of the movie franchise and have plans to get married later this summer.

Spectators fill the stands Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center ahead of the University of Maine at Augusta commencement ceremony.

Cassie Bates' 2024 tassel sparkles Saturday as it hangs from her mortar board before University of Maine at Augusta commencement ceremony at the Augusta Civic Center.

Grace Hills, left, carries the mace Saturday as she leads University of Maine at Augusta President Jenifer Cushman, center, and the rest of the faculty into commencement ceremony at the Augusta Civic Center.

Jenifer Cushman speaks Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center during her first commencement ceremony as University of Maine at Augusta president.