They did it despite a pandemic! Penn State York students moved their tassels from left to right on their caps to signify that they have graduated during the Penn State York commencement ceremony at PeoplesBank Park in York, Pennsylvania. The ceremony, held on the infield of the ballpark, provided an exciting venue for the event.
Corina Rivera, right, donning her cap and gown, talks with Carlotta Young. left, outside PeoplesBank Park following the spring commencement ceremony for Penn State York on May 8. Rivera graduated with a bachelor of science in human development and family studies and already has accepted a position as a behavioral health technician at US Medical Staffing in Philadelphia. Rivera, from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was among the 48 students who attended the campus' first in-person commencement since fall 2019.
Graduates and Penn State alumni stand to be recognized at Penn State Beaver's commencement ceremony Saturday, May, 8, 2021, under a tent in one of the campus parking lots. Commencement was held outside to accommodate COVID-19 event requirements.
Penn State celebrated the accomplishments of graduates during its spring 2021 commencement ceremonies May 7 through May 9. This spring the University awarded approximately 14,400 diplomas to students University-wide who are completing associate, baccalaureate, master, law, doctoral and medical degrees. All figures listed are estimates as of April 5; totals do not include the Pennsylvania College of Technology.
Graduates in the radiological sciences associate degree program at Penn State New Kensington pose for a photo before their 10 a.m. commencement ceremony on May 8. Full photo galleries and portraits of ceremonies at the New Kensington campus will be posted to the campus Facebook page.
Penn State Behrend awarded 669 undergraduate and graduate degrees at two outdoor commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 8. The ceremonies were held at Behrend's soccer stadium, with COVID safety protocols in place for the duration of each program.
