Students at Maria College received their degrees on Sunday.

The 215 students took center stage at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany.

Bachelor’s degrees were given out across nursing, health and occupational sciences, health care management, psychology and liberal arts. Several students also earned associate degrees.

The ceremony also honored a member of its inaugural graduation class, Katherine Graber, for her exceptional health care service. She worked at St. Peter’s Hospital for 56 years.