A hood is placed on actor, filmmaker and Colby College commencement speaker Robert Redford after he received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from school President David Greene in Waterville on Sunday.

Colby College graduate Sarah Gibbons is hugged by her sister Olivia following commencement in Waterville on Sunday.

Colby College graduate Joseph Whitfield hugs Senior Class Speaker Margaret Bower after he introduced her during commencement in Waterville on Sunday.

Actor and filmmaker Robert Redford gives the commencement address to graduates during Colby College commencement in Waterville on Sunday. Many students had the words “Black Lives Matter” written on their cap in reference to the recent deaths of African Americans by police.

Colby College graduate Fabrice Charles strikes a pose for family members after he received his diploma during commencement on Sunday in Waterville.

Colby College graduate Sydney Morison, right, is congratulated by fellow student Grace Fowler during the procession prior to commencement in Waterville on Sunday.