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In photos: Commencement ceremonies across the commonwealth

May 11, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — May 11

May 11, 2026

Jim Ingram speaking

Ingram inspires next generation of ag leaders during commencement address

May 11, 2026

Two new graduates celebrating after commencement

Penn State Abington commencement turns into community celebration

May 11, 2026

A student and a research technologist hold devices to measure plug load energy use as part of an energy audit in a lab at Penn State.

Sustainable Labs Program concludes fourth year, expands impact across campuses

May 11, 2026

Students pose together at Penn State Schuylkill's 81st commencement ceremony.

Penn State Schuylkill celebrates 81st commencement with two ceremonies

May 11, 2026

A rendering of the exterior of a renovated building

Trustees approve $25 million renovation of athletics building at Penn State Abington

May 08, 2026

Male student wearing blue commencement regalia

Meet the Marshal: Mechanical engineering student marshal Ian Kramer

May 08, 2026

Female student wearing blue commencement regalia

Meet the Marshal: Multidisciplinary Studies student marshal, Sara Sasscer

May 08, 2026

The 2025-26 Roe Award winners at the recognition ceremony stand on a stage with their awards against a projected slideshow background.

Penn State Sustainability celebrates 2026 sustainability award winners

May 08, 2026

Keynote speaker, Tucker Haas, is standing at a podium in a suit.

Cancer survivor and Penn State graduate Tucker Haas named commencement speaker

May 07, 2026

Young Alumni Ambassador Program graphic

Applications now open for 2026–27 class of Young Alumni Ambassadors

May 07, 2026

Courtney Elmore wears a red blouse and poses against a building backdrop.

Anthropology graduate student’s life experiences inform academic journey

May 07, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Psychology student marshal Kiera Lewis

May 07, 2026

Penn State students who recently attended the regional conclave event in Frostburg, Maryland.

Penn State Wildlife Society chapter earns regional honors in Maryland

May 07, 2026

Wolf and Ritner Halls under construction

First phase of Pollock Halls renovation nears completion

May 07, 2026

Reminisce and reconnect at Shaver’s Creek’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

May 07, 2026

A building with a sign that says "Boucke Building"

Penn State Global to temporarily relocate for summer

May 07, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: HDFS student marshal Abigail Laude

May 07, 2026

A composite image of headshots of four School of Theatre alumni

‘One Night on Broadway' takes Centre Stage with Penn State Theatre alumni

May 07, 2026

A ground-up shot of the Old Main bell tower with green leaves in the foreground and a blue sky in the background

AI and the Economy Initiative to host second workshop

May 07, 2026

People waving and smiling to the crowd.

Congratulations to the spring graduates of the World Campus Class of 2026

May 06, 2026

A photo of two students in front of a poster board

Penn State Beaver Undergraduate Exhibition showcases student research

May 06, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: English student marshal, Rowan Mulligan

May 06, 2026

Penn State graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Business student marshal, Andrew Harshe

May 06, 2026

Layna Henry receives the Walker Award from Ron Darbeau, Penn State Altoona Chancellor.

Penn State Altoona hosts spring 2026 Student Awards ceremony

May 06, 2026

A white tulip stands above a field of purple tulips

Top pictures from the Penn State Today 2026 spring photo contest

May 05, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Biology student marshal Airianna Scarfo

May 05, 2026

Penn State Schuylkill to host roundtable on using AI to address local food needs

May 05, 2026

students create a tape wall mural at Penn State Lehigh Valley

'Cram Jam' event helps reduces student stress before exams at Lehigh Valley

May 05, 2026

Students wait to climb aboard a White Loop CATA bus on Penn State's campus

Parking, transit and other service changes announced for summer 2026

May 05, 2026

Aiden Beiler in London

My Road to Commencement: Aiden Beiler

May 05, 2026

Juan Serrano holds a Penn State t-shirt in front of the Sagrada Familia in Spain

My Road to Commencement: Juan Serrano

May 05, 2026

Equality and diversity concept image of multi-colored wooden figurines on a blackboard.

Pennsylvania Center for Latino Research panel on education, health, immigration

May 05, 2026

Young Asian woman with dark hair smiling

Arts and Architecture college marshal leaves legacy of collaboration, exploration

May 05, 2026

Photograph of a woman with long brown hair wearing a bright green button-down shirt standing outdoors.

Penn State Hazleton alumna to deliver commencement address on May 8

May 04, 2026

A photo of twelve members of the Eco-Marathon team standing in a row, behind their competition car, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Penn State places fourth, breaks school record in Shell Eco-Marathon competition

May 04, 2026

King, Rogowski named student marshals for Penn State Wilkes-Barre commencement

May 04, 2026

Penn State Lehigh Valley students smile for a group photo at a regional research symposium

Lehigh Valley students earn top honors at regional research symposium

May 04, 2026

The entrance to Eisenhower Parking Deck

Eisenhower Deck to add hourly visitor parking this summer

May 04, 2026

Olanrewaju Ayodele gives a presentation

My Road to Commencement: Olanrewaju Ayodele

May 04, 2026

My Road to Commencement: Jessica Barb

May 04, 2026

Photo of Jamie Orlando

Jamie Orlando to deliver 2026 commencement address at Penn State Beaver

May 04, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Nursing student marshal Katie Zabrowski

May 03, 2026

Penn State male graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Project and supply chain management student marshal Christian Dructor

May 02, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Information technology student marshal Courtney Nelson

May 01, 2026

Blue graphic featuring a faint Penn State seal in the background with large white text reading “congratulations” over “Penn State Class of 2025 and 2026.

Penn State Greater Allegheny to hold spring 2026 commencement May 8

May 01, 2026

Student in a pink dress posing outside, standing on a paved road in a wooded area.

Nese College of Nursing announces spring 2026 commencement student marshals

May 01, 2026

members of the sustainability commission at Penn State Brandywine

Brandywine reflects on five years of sustainability commission

May 01, 2026

Tracy Langkilde, Michael Verderame to speak at Fox Graduate School commencement

May 01, 2026

The words "The Pennsylvania Center for the Book: Celebrating the Commonwealth's Libraries, Books and Literary Heritage," against a blue background with a photo of stack of books below.

Library Discovery Hour on May 5 features Pa. Center for the Book’s opportunities

May 01, 2026

Head of Nittany Lion Shrine

Penn State campuses to hold spring 2026 commencement ceremonies May 8-10

April 30, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — April 30

April 30, 2026

The Lion Shrine Statue at Penn State Altoona

Penn State Altoona announces spring 2026 student marshals

April 30, 2026

Collage of headshots of Jenna Frey, Abishek Mahat, Hannah Gorrell, Makayla Smith, Rebekah Daley, and Shelley Morrisette.

Penn State Harrisburg announces spring 2026 student marshals

April 30, 2026

A group of students wearing winter coats and hats poses in front of a large, snowy mountain

Penn State Berks students travel to Seattle area for Alternative Spring Break

April 30, 2026

A group of people unload bare root trees from a tractor-trailer

Bare root, big impact: Penn State Extension helps communities plant trees

April 30, 2026

Female graduate, wearing commencement regalia, smiles next to Lion Shrine at Penn State Scranton

Meet the Marshal: Corporate communication student marshal, Zamarra Vrabel

April 30, 2026

Image of lion shrine head with shield outline overlaid in blue

Penn State Harrisburg awards ceremony recognizes faculty and staff

April 30, 2026

Three student volunteers pose with pallets of food at the Lions Pantry

Lion’s Pantry supports Penn State students facing food insecurity

April 30, 2026

The Outstanding Adult Student Award highlights the contributions of adult learners at Penn State and recognizes the impact they have within the University community.

2026 Outstanding Adult Student Award recipients announced

April 29, 2026

A stained glass craft project underway with hands and tools working

Center for Arts and Crafts opens registration for May classes

April 29, 2026

A group of people and a camera crew stand near a car.

Students to debut final films May 2 with public screening at Eisenhower Auditorium

April 29, 2026

Penn State Schuylkill Academic Awards

Penn State Schuylkill honors students at Academic Program Awards Ceremony

April 29, 2026

Layna Henry receives the Walker Award from Ron Darbeau, Penn State Altoona Chancellor.

Layna Henry honored with 2026 Walker Award at Penn State Altoona

April 29, 2026

Close-up view of a blue graduation cap with a white tassel and gold “26” charm, resting on Lion Shrine.

Penn State Scranton student marshals announced for 58th commencement ceremony

April 29, 2026

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In photos: Commencement ceremonies across the commonwealth

May 11, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — May 11

May 11, 2026

Jim Ingram speaking

Ingram inspires next generation of ag leaders during commencement address

May 11, 2026

Two new graduates celebrating after commencement

Penn State Abington commencement turns into community celebration

May 11, 2026

A student and a research technologist hold devices to measure plug load energy use as part of an energy audit in a lab at Penn State.

Sustainable Labs Program concludes fourth year, expands impact across campuses

May 11, 2026

Students pose together at Penn State Schuylkill's 81st commencement ceremony.

Penn State Schuylkill celebrates 81st commencement with two ceremonies

May 11, 2026

A rendering of the exterior of a renovated building

Trustees approve $25 million renovation of athletics building at Penn State Abington

May 08, 2026

Male student wearing blue commencement regalia

Meet the Marshal: Mechanical engineering student marshal Ian Kramer

May 08, 2026

Female student wearing blue commencement regalia

Meet the Marshal: Multidisciplinary Studies student marshal, Sara Sasscer

May 08, 2026

The 2025-26 Roe Award winners at the recognition ceremony stand on a stage with their awards against a projected slideshow background.

Penn State Sustainability celebrates 2026 sustainability award winners

May 08, 2026

Keynote speaker, Tucker Haas, is standing at a podium in a suit.

Cancer survivor and Penn State graduate Tucker Haas named commencement speaker

May 07, 2026

Young Alumni Ambassador Program graphic

Applications now open for 2026–27 class of Young Alumni Ambassadors

May 07, 2026

Courtney Elmore wears a red blouse and poses against a building backdrop.

Anthropology graduate student’s life experiences inform academic journey

May 07, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Psychology student marshal Kiera Lewis

May 07, 2026

Penn State students who recently attended the regional conclave event in Frostburg, Maryland.

Penn State Wildlife Society chapter earns regional honors in Maryland

May 07, 2026

Wolf and Ritner Halls under construction

First phase of Pollock Halls renovation nears completion

May 07, 2026

Reminisce and reconnect at Shaver’s Creek’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

May 07, 2026

A building with a sign that says "Boucke Building"

Penn State Global to temporarily relocate for summer

May 07, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: HDFS student marshal Abigail Laude

May 07, 2026

A composite image of headshots of four School of Theatre alumni

‘One Night on Broadway' takes Centre Stage with Penn State Theatre alumni

May 07, 2026

A ground-up shot of the Old Main bell tower with green leaves in the foreground and a blue sky in the background

AI and the Economy Initiative to host second workshop

May 07, 2026

People waving and smiling to the crowd.

Congratulations to the spring graduates of the World Campus Class of 2026

May 06, 2026

A photo of two students in front of a poster board

Penn State Beaver Undergraduate Exhibition showcases student research

May 06, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: English student marshal, Rowan Mulligan

May 06, 2026

Penn State graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Business student marshal, Andrew Harshe

May 06, 2026

Layna Henry receives the Walker Award from Ron Darbeau, Penn State Altoona Chancellor.

Penn State Altoona hosts spring 2026 Student Awards ceremony

May 06, 2026

A white tulip stands above a field of purple tulips

Top pictures from the Penn State Today 2026 spring photo contest

May 05, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Biology student marshal Airianna Scarfo

May 05, 2026

Penn State Schuylkill to host roundtable on using AI to address local food needs

May 05, 2026

students create a tape wall mural at Penn State Lehigh Valley

'Cram Jam' event helps reduces student stress before exams at Lehigh Valley

May 05, 2026

Students wait to climb aboard a White Loop CATA bus on Penn State's campus

Parking, transit and other service changes announced for summer 2026

May 05, 2026

Aiden Beiler in London

My Road to Commencement: Aiden Beiler

May 05, 2026

Juan Serrano holds a Penn State t-shirt in front of the Sagrada Familia in Spain

My Road to Commencement: Juan Serrano

May 05, 2026

Equality and diversity concept image of multi-colored wooden figurines on a blackboard.

Pennsylvania Center for Latino Research panel on education, health, immigration

May 05, 2026

Young Asian woman with dark hair smiling

Arts and Architecture college marshal leaves legacy of collaboration, exploration

May 05, 2026

Photograph of a woman with long brown hair wearing a bright green button-down shirt standing outdoors.

Penn State Hazleton alumna to deliver commencement address on May 8

May 04, 2026

A photo of twelve members of the Eco-Marathon team standing in a row, behind their competition car, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Penn State places fourth, breaks school record in Shell Eco-Marathon competition

May 04, 2026

King, Rogowski named student marshals for Penn State Wilkes-Barre commencement

May 04, 2026

Penn State Lehigh Valley students smile for a group photo at a regional research symposium

Lehigh Valley students earn top honors at regional research symposium

May 04, 2026

The entrance to Eisenhower Parking Deck

Eisenhower Deck to add hourly visitor parking this summer

May 04, 2026

Olanrewaju Ayodele gives a presentation

My Road to Commencement: Olanrewaju Ayodele

May 04, 2026

My Road to Commencement: Jessica Barb

May 04, 2026

Photo of Jamie Orlando

Jamie Orlando to deliver 2026 commencement address at Penn State Beaver

May 04, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Nursing student marshal Katie Zabrowski

May 03, 2026

Penn State male graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Project and supply chain management student marshal Christian Dructor

May 02, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Information technology student marshal Courtney Nelson

May 01, 2026

Blue graphic featuring a faint Penn State seal in the background with large white text reading “congratulations” over “Penn State Class of 2025 and 2026.

Penn State Greater Allegheny to hold spring 2026 commencement May 8

May 01, 2026

Student in a pink dress posing outside, standing on a paved road in a wooded area.

Nese College of Nursing announces spring 2026 commencement student marshals

May 01, 2026

members of the sustainability commission at Penn State Brandywine

Brandywine reflects on five years of sustainability commission

May 01, 2026

Tracy Langkilde, Michael Verderame to speak at Fox Graduate School commencement

May 01, 2026

The words "The Pennsylvania Center for the Book: Celebrating the Commonwealth's Libraries, Books and Literary Heritage," against a blue background with a photo of stack of books below.

Library Discovery Hour on May 5 features Pa. Center for the Book’s opportunities

May 01, 2026

Head of Nittany Lion Shrine

Penn State campuses to hold spring 2026 commencement ceremonies May 8-10

April 30, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — April 30

April 30, 2026

The Lion Shrine Statue at Penn State Altoona

Penn State Altoona announces spring 2026 student marshals

April 30, 2026

Collage of headshots of Jenna Frey, Abishek Mahat, Hannah Gorrell, Makayla Smith, Rebekah Daley, and Shelley Morrisette.

Penn State Harrisburg announces spring 2026 student marshals

April 30, 2026

A group of students wearing winter coats and hats poses in front of a large, snowy mountain

Penn State Berks students travel to Seattle area for Alternative Spring Break

April 30, 2026

A group of people unload bare root trees from a tractor-trailer

Bare root, big impact: Penn State Extension helps communities plant trees

April 30, 2026

Female graduate, wearing commencement regalia, smiles next to Lion Shrine at Penn State Scranton

Meet the Marshal: Corporate communication student marshal, Zamarra Vrabel

April 30, 2026

Image of lion shrine head with shield outline overlaid in blue

Penn State Harrisburg awards ceremony recognizes faculty and staff

April 30, 2026

Three student volunteers pose with pallets of food at the Lions Pantry

Lion’s Pantry supports Penn State students facing food insecurity

April 30, 2026

The Outstanding Adult Student Award highlights the contributions of adult learners at Penn State and recognizes the impact they have within the University community.

2026 Outstanding Adult Student Award recipients announced

April 29, 2026

A stained glass craft project underway with hands and tools working

Center for Arts and Crafts opens registration for May classes

April 29, 2026

A group of people and a camera crew stand near a car.

Students to debut final films May 2 with public screening at Eisenhower Auditorium

April 29, 2026

Penn State Schuylkill Academic Awards

Penn State Schuylkill honors students at Academic Program Awards Ceremony

April 29, 2026

Layna Henry receives the Walker Award from Ron Darbeau, Penn State Altoona Chancellor.

Layna Henry honored with 2026 Walker Award at Penn State Altoona

April 29, 2026

Close-up view of a blue graduation cap with a white tassel and gold “26” charm, resting on Lion Shrine.

Penn State Scranton student marshals announced for 58th commencement ceremony

April 29, 2026

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