Rising Scholars and faculty members process toward their seats during the convocation on Friday at the University of Maine at Augusta.

Rising Scholars and faculty members process toward their seats during the convocation on Friday at the University of Maine at Augusta.

Rising Scholars and faculty members process toward their seats during the convocation on Friday at the University of Maine at Augusta.

Provost Joe Szakas introduces Rising Scholars from the podium during the convocation on Friday at the University of Maine at Augusta.

University of Maine at Augusta President Glenn Cummings speaks during the convocation on Friday.