Western Kentucky University conferred degrees and certificates to more than 1,370 graduates Saturday at its 180th Commencement.

During the morning ceremony, Jennifer Antoniotti-Neal of Albany, received her Doctorate of Education.

Her doctorate dissertation title was : A Qualitative Inquiry into a Teacher’s Metacognitive Processes as the Influence Reading Instruction.

During morning and afternoon ceremonies at Diddle Arena, WKU awarded 75 associate, 925 bachelor’s, 307 master’s, 13 doctoral and three specialist degrees and 19 undergraduate certificates and 30 graduate certificates for a total of 1,372.

WKU President Gary A. Ransdell encouraged the members of the Class of 2016 to live their lives from the perspective of truth. “Try your best to be fair, honest and accurate in your life, no matter what you do professionally or socially,” he said. “You can have things handed to you, although most of you will not be so fortunate.