Kimberly Klonowski of Canton graduated from Youngstown State University in Youngstown, OH, in May with a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering.

In all, nearly 1,200 students received degrees on the associate, bachelors, masters and doctoral levels.

Nanette Lepore, a YSU alumna and a world-acclaimed fashion designer, gave the commencement address. Featured student speakers were Kaitlyn Fabian, who earned a bachelor's degree in Dance Management, and Dru Perren, who earned a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.