Graduates Alexa Federice (center right) and Jaycee Miller (center) pose with (from far left) Alexa's brother Josh Federice, sister Melissa Field and mom Emilie Federice for a portrait outside their house in University Heights. Photo: Douglas Levere

Alexa Federice (left) and Jaycee Miller (right) outside their house in University Heights. Photo: Douglas Levere

Alexa and Jaycee show just how excited they are. Photo: Douglas Levere

Victoria Guzman (center) poses with her mother, Laila​ Alkhatib, and brothers (from far left) Andrew Alkathib, Rob Kyne and Alexander Alkathib at Canalside in downtown Buffalo to celebrate her graduation from the College of Arts and Sciences on May 16. Photo: Douglas Levere

Victoria chose to celebrate at the picturesque Canalside. Photo: Douglas Levere

She receives a big kiss from her proud mom. Photo: Douglas Levere

Tara Kielich (far right) decorates her Williamsville home with her parents, Eileen and John (behind the banner), and her boyfriend, Eric Kwietniewski (left). Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Tara with her boyfriend, Eric. "I’m feeling excited for the future and grateful,” Tara says. "A little sad not to walk across the stage, but my parents made it even better. It’s more intimate.” Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Tara earned her bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in sociology. In the fall, she plans to return to UB for her master’s degree in social work. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Alexander Manly (far left) poses at his Williamsville home with (from second left) dad Jonathan, mom Michelle, brother Sean and sister Jordan. Photo: Douglas Levere

Alexander joins his parents as proud UB alums. Photo: Douglas Levere

No UB celebration is complete without the iconic UB cookie. Photo: Douglas Levere