PISCATAWAY -- President Barack Obama addressed the graduates at its commencement ceremony Sunday.

Obama received an honorary degree and deliver the commencement address at the 12:30 p.m. ceremony at High Point Solutions Stadium in Piscataway.

Approximately 52,000 people, including more than 12,000 graduates seated on the field, received tickets to attend the ceremony under heightened security as Rutgers celebrates its 250th anniversary.

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