NEWTON, Mass. — Lasell College held its 164th commencement on May 12, granting 398 baccalaureate degrees and 125 master’s degrees, on Taylor Field.

Area graduates included Benjamin Allen, of Augusta; Samantha Beneski, of Gardiner; and Lucia Celon, of New Vineyard.

Commencement speaker Donato Tramuto, president and founder of the nonprofit Health eVillages, shared with graduates his steps toward success with many stories from his own experiences growing up and becoming a corporate leader.