DAYTON — More than 1,500 undergraduates received their degrees from the University of Dayton during the spring commencement ceremony.

Graduates included:

Botkins: Olivia Schneider with a Bachelor of Arts

Piqua: Joseph Staley with a BS in Business Administration; Maria Yannucci with a BS in Business Administration; and Elle Seiss with a BS in Education and Health Sciences.

Russia: Lee Kindell with a BS in Business Administration; and Victoria Borchers with a BS in Education and Health Sciences.

Sidney: Emily Bensman with a Bachelor of Arts; and Jacob Counts with a Bachelor of Science

Versailles: Nathan Steinbrunner with a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering; Laura Condon with a BS in Education and Health Sciences; and Brian Kramer with a Bachelor of Science.

Fort Loramie: Alvin Mueller with a BS in Engineering Technology.

Minster: Brittany Sherman with a BS in Business Administration; and Austin Mckenzie with a Bachelor of General Studies.

The University of Dayton is a top-tier, national, Catholic, research institution. Founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary (the Marianists), we focus on educating the whole person, connecting learning with leadership and service. Through student clubs, campus recreation, education abroad, research, service-learning and career preparation, students are encouraged to engage the world, developing a critical mind and compassionate heart.