UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State celebrated the accomplishments of its graduates across the commonwealth during its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies, held Friday, May 8, through Sunday, May 10. See pictures from the celebrations in the below gallery of photos.
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In photos: Commencement ceremonies across the commonwealth
Nearly 200 students received their degrees at Penn State Altoona's spring 2026 commencement ceremony, held on May 9 in the Arena of the Adler Athletic Complex. Retired Gen. Gary M. Brito, a 2025 recipient of Penn State’s Distinguished Alumni Award, the University's highest honor, offered the commencement address. Credit: Marissa Carney / Penn State. Creative Commons
Student commencement speaker Monjeana Henderson raises her hands during a “WE ARE” chant at the conclusion of her address during Penn State Greater Allegheny’s 2026 spring commencement ceremony on May 8. Credit: Bill Hager / Penn State. Creative Commons
A graduate waves to family and friends before the Penn State Smeal College of Business 2026 spring commencement ceremony, held May 9 in the Bryce Jordan Center at the University Park campus. Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. Creative Commons
Chet Irvin, a graduating senior in Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, receives the Scholars Medal as part of the Schreyer Honors College's medals ceremony on May 8 in the Bryce Jordan Center. The Scholars Medal is a symbol of academic distinction and achievement. The qualities of scholarly achievement, integrity of purpose, and intellectual curiosity form the legend of the medal. Credit: Michael Owen / Penn State. Creative Commons
Kristina Jones, doctoral graduate in curriculum and instruction, is hooded on stage by faculty adviser Ashley Patterson, associate professor of education and women's, gender, and sexuality studies, at the 2026 Fox Graduate School spring doctoral commencement ceremony, held May 10 in the Pegula Ice Arena. Credit: Liam Jackson / Penn State. Creative Commons
One-hundred forty-two graduates received their bachelor’s degrees, with an additional five students receiving associate degrees, at Penn State Brandywine’s spring 2026 commencement ceremony on May 9 in the campus gymnasium. Hope Priemon, who studied business, walked across the stage and received her degree from Regional Chancellor Marilyn J. Wells. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons
A master's degree graduate waves to his family at the spring 2026 Fox Graduate School spring master's degree commencement ceremony, held on May 10 in the Bryce Jordan Center. Credit: Nichole Lupo / Penn State. Creative Commons
Penn State Schuylkill hosted its 81st commencement this year in May during Penn State's spring 2026 commencement weekend. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons
Nearly 200 students received their degrees at Penn State Altoona's spring 2026 commencement ceremony, held on May 9 in the Arena of the Adler Athletic Complex. Retired Gen. Gary M. Brito, a 2025 recipient of Penn State’s Distinguished Alumni Award, the University's highest honor, offered the commencement address. Credit: Marissa Carney / Penn State. Creative Commons
Karyme Font served as student speaker at Penn State Harrisburg's spring 2026 commencement ceremony on May 9. Font received a bachelor of science in communication sciences and disorders during the ceremony. Credit: Sharon Siegfried / Penn State. All Rights Reserved.
Graduates seated on the gym floor react with laughter during Penn State New Kensington’s spring 2026 commencement ceremony on May 9 after a comment about the campus soccer team in the student speaker’s address. Credit: Nick Trunzo / Penn State. Creative Commons
Soon-to-be-graduates pose for loved ones in the audience during Penn State's spring 2026 commencement ceremonies held May 8-10 at the University Park campus. Credit: Michael Owen / Penn State. Creative Commons
Penn State Berks celebrated its largest-ever cohort of graduates at the college's 2026 spring commencement ceremony on May 9 at the Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania, with more than 250 graduates crossing the stage to earn their degree. Credit: Dan Z. Johnson. All Rights Reserved.
A Penn State Fayette graduate in a blue cap and gown is all smiles following Fayette's 2026 spring commencement on May 9. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons
A picture-perfect day outside the historic Keswick Theatre, where Penn State Abington celebrated its 2026 spring commencement on May 8. Student speakers highlighted the Abington Experience, and Chancellor Gary Liguori encouraged them to "lead with purpose." Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons
Three graduates share a moment of celebration with family members and friends following Penn State Shenango's spring 2026 commencement ceremony on May 8. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons
Sisters Hailey Meyers, left, and Cheyenne Meyers, stop for a photo as they follow the processional out of the Penn State Beaver Fieldhouse gymnasium at the conclusion of the spring 2026 commencement ceremony on May 8. Behind them is Lauren Miller. Credit: Jessica Judy / Penn State Beaver / Penn State. Creative Commons
Students process outside toward Penn State Great Valley's 2026 spring commencement ceremony on May 8. Credit: Craig Schlanser / Penn State. Creative Commons
Nearly 100 graduates processed in the outdoor 2026 spring commencement ceremony at Penn State Lehigh Valley on May 9. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons
Student commencement speaker Monjeana Henderson raises her hands during a “WE ARE” chant at the conclusion of her address during Penn State Greater Allegheny’s 2026 spring commencement ceremony on May 8. Credit: Bill Hager / Penn State. Creative Commons
A graduate waves to family and friends before the Penn State Smeal College of Business 2026 spring commencement ceremony, held May 9 in the Bryce Jordan Center at the University Park campus. Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. Creative Commons
Chet Irvin, a graduating senior in Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, receives the Scholars Medal as part of the Schreyer Honors College's medals ceremony on May 8 in the Bryce Jordan Center. The Scholars Medal is a symbol of academic distinction and achievement. The qualities of scholarly achievement, integrity of purpose, and intellectual curiosity form the legend of the medal. Credit: Michael Owen / Penn State. Creative Commons
Kristina Jones, doctoral graduate in curriculum and instruction, is hooded on stage by faculty adviser Ashley Patterson, associate professor of education and women's, gender, and sexuality studies, at the 2026 Fox Graduate School spring doctoral commencement ceremony, held May 10 in the Pegula Ice Arena. Credit: Liam Jackson / Penn State. Creative Commons
One-hundred forty-two graduates received their bachelor’s degrees, with an additional five students receiving associate degrees, at Penn State Brandywine’s spring 2026 commencement ceremony on May 9 in the campus gymnasium. Hope Priemon, who studied business, walked across the stage and received her degree from Regional Chancellor Marilyn J. Wells. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons
A master's degree graduate waves to his family at the spring 2026 Fox Graduate School spring master's degree commencement ceremony, held on May 10 in the Bryce Jordan Center. Credit: Nichole Lupo / Penn State. Creative Commons
Penn State Schuylkill hosted its 81st commencement this year in May during Penn State's spring 2026 commencement weekend. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons
Nearly 200 students received their degrees at Penn State Altoona's spring 2026 commencement ceremony, held on May 9 in the Arena of the Adler Athletic Complex. Retired Gen. Gary M. Brito, a 2025 recipient of Penn State’s Distinguished Alumni Award, the University's highest honor, offered the commencement address. Credit: Marissa Carney / Penn State. Creative Commons
Karyme Font served as student speaker at Penn State Harrisburg's spring 2026 commencement ceremony on May 9. Font received a bachelor of science in communication sciences and disorders during the ceremony. Credit: Sharon Siegfried / Penn State. All Rights Reserved.
Graduates seated on the gym floor react with laughter during Penn State New Kensington’s spring 2026 commencement ceremony on May 9 after a comment about the campus soccer team in the student speaker’s address. Credit: Nick Trunzo / Penn State. Creative Commons
Soon-to-be-graduates pose for loved ones in the audience during Penn State's spring 2026 commencement ceremonies held May 8-10 at the University Park campus. Credit: Michael Owen / Penn State. Creative Commons
Penn State Berks celebrated its largest-ever cohort of graduates at the college's 2026 spring commencement ceremony on May 9 at the Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania, with more than 250 graduates crossing the stage to earn their degree. Credit: Dan Z. Johnson. All Rights Reserved.
A Penn State Fayette graduate in a blue cap and gown is all smiles following Fayette's 2026 spring commencement on May 9. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons
A picture-perfect day outside the historic Keswick Theatre, where Penn State Abington celebrated its 2026 spring commencement on May 8. Student speakers highlighted the Abington Experience, and Chancellor Gary Liguori encouraged them to "lead with purpose." Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons
Three graduates share a moment of celebration with family members and friends following Penn State Shenango's spring 2026 commencement ceremony on May 8. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons
Sisters Hailey Meyers, left, and Cheyenne Meyers, stop for a photo as they follow the processional out of the Penn State Beaver Fieldhouse gymnasium at the conclusion of the spring 2026 commencement ceremony on May 8. Behind them is Lauren Miller. Credit: Jessica Judy / Penn State Beaver / Penn State. Creative Commons
Students process outside toward Penn State Great Valley's 2026 spring commencement ceremony on May 8. Credit: Craig Schlanser / Penn State. Creative Commons
Nearly 100 graduates processed in the outdoor 2026 spring commencement ceremony at Penn State Lehigh Valley on May 9. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons
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