Fairfield University graduates throw a ball into the air during the university's 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Kekoa Taparra gives the valedictory address at Fairfield University's 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Victoria Cloughter, of MA, waves after receiving her diploma at Fairfield University's 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Douglas Freeman of NJ, reacts after receiving his diploma at Fairfield University's 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Vincent Keeney, of Avon, waves after receiving his diploma at Fairfield University's 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Julianne Whittaker, of MA, reacts after receiving her diploma at Fairfield University's 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Kim Burke, of ME, reacts after receiving her diploma at Fairfield University's 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, May 20, 2012.

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Cara Galterio, of NY, receives her diploma at Fairfield University's 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, May 20, 2012.

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Devin O'Rourke, of MA, left, reacts after receiving his diploma at Fairfield University's 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, May 20, 2012.

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Katie Whitney, of Southbury, smiles at family during Fairfield University's 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

President Rev. Jeffrey von Arx awards Rev. Richard Clifford, left, an honorary degree during Fairfield University's 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Corie Hutter, of MA, waves to family during Fairfield University's 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Jess Parlon, of MA, smiles at family during Fairfield University's 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

President Rev. Jeffrey von Arx awards Jane Ellen Ferreirra, President and CEO of Mercy Learning Center, left, an honorary degree during Fairfield University's 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

President Rev. Jeffrey von Arx gives the concluding remarks during Fairfield University's 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Mary Hamann, of Orange, reacts after receiving her diploma at Fairfield University's 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Rebecca Flynn looks in her camera during Fairfield University's 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

The Reverend Paul Fitzgerald gives the introduction at Fairfield University's 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Graduate Amelia Mazzola, of MA, is greeted by family after Fairfield University's 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Haililani Pokipala, of Hawaii, attends Fairfield University 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Fairfield University holds its 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Graduate George Daniolos, of Shelton, searches for family after Fairfield University's 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Graduate Amelia Mazzola, of MA, is greeted by family after Fairfield University's 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti

Alexa Moreno, of Shelton, left, and Angie Fanelli, of Derby, celebrate after Fairfield University's 62nd commencement exercises in Fairfield, Conn. on May 20, 2012. Photo: B.K. Angeletti