This spring, about 14,000 Penn State graduates received diplomas across the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, many in ceremonies at campuses other than University Park. This photo album offers glimpses of these graduates and the commencement ceremonies held throughout Pennsylvania the weekend of May 3-5, 2019.
A graduate student shares a high five with the Nittany Lion prior to spring commencement at Penn State Great Valley on May 2, 2019.
Phong T. Tran, a Penn State York student-veteran, grabs a quick selfie with the Nittany Lion prior to the start of the 49th annual spring commencement at Penn State York on May 3. Tran earned a bachelor of science in information sciences and technology (IST), and wears a red, white and blue cord to designate his service in the United States Armed Forces.
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Graduate Nick Pelino poses for a selfie with friends Taja Finley, left, and Marissa Bufalini after Penn State Beaver's commencement on Friday, May 3. Pelino, who has a professional internship waiting for him at Walt Disney World, received his bachelor of science in business.
After receiving her diploma from Chancellor Kristin Woolever, Penn State Brandywine biology graduate Maddie Malfara took a moment to thank family, friends and faculty members for their support. In addition to being a member of the campus' softball team, Malfara was a Schreyer Honors Scholar who conducted research alongside Assistant Professor of Biology Megan Povelones.
After receiving her diploma from Chancellor Kristin Woolever, Penn State Brandywine biology graduate Maddie Malfara took a moment to thank family, friends and faculty members for their support. In addition to being a member of the campus' softball team, Malfara was a Schreyer Honors Scholar who conducted research alongside Assistant Professor of Biology Megan Povelones.
Jacqueline Edmondson, chancellor and chief academic officer, addresses Penn State Greater Allegheny's Spring 2019 graduates and their families and friends.
Penn State Fayette's Spring 2019 Commencement Ceremony was held on Saturday, May 4.
Michael Polgar, associate professor of sociology, leads the processional into commencement exercises at Penn State Hazleton on Friday, May 3.
Emily McQuigg, left, Madison Sedilko, second from left, and Holly Pringle, far right, pose with the Nittany Lion before spring commencement at Penn State New Kensington. The three graduates earned their associate degrees in radiological sciences. A full gallery of photos can be found on the campus' Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pennstatenewkensington/.
Daniel Allen of Mercersburg carries his 1-year-old daughter, Nora, across the commencement platform to receive his bachelor of science in human development and family studies diploma at Penn State Mont Alto.
Brandon Ronel Abreu Reyes graduated with a bachelor of science in information sciences and technology on Saturday, May 4, during the Penn State Berks afternoon ceremony for the EBC Division.
Student speaker Alijah Hasan-Douglas presented the student address before receiving his degree in administration of justice at Penn State Shenango's commencement on May 4.
These two Penn State Scranton graduates are all smiles as they pose for a photo together before the start of the campus' commencement ceremony on Saturday at the Scranton campus.
Mia FinanCain, valedictorian, leads the Penn State Wilkes-Barre students after their 2019 spring commencement ceremony, held May 4.
Graduates at Penn State Schuylkill listen to the speaker during the 2019 spring commencement ceremony on May 4.
Penn State Behrend graduate Olivia Dubin could not attend the college's May 3 commencement ceremony because she is completing an internship in Germany. Dubin, who earned a degree in plastics engineering technology, used one of the college's robots to participate in the program remotely.
Joyce Fairman congratulated 2019 graduates during her commencement address on Friday evening at Penn State DuBois.