Penn State awarded more than 14,000 degrees to graduates during spring 2023 commencement ceremonies held at the University's campuses statewide May 5-7. The following is a selection of photos highlighting Penn State commencement across Pennsylvania.
In addition to recognizing student achievement, faculty and staff were also honored at the 2023 Penn State New Kensington Academic and Student Achievement Awards held in the Forum Theatre on April 28.
Forty-one students presented 36 research projects at the 21st Annual PSNK Research and Student Engagement Expo on April 11. Each project included poster presentations documenting the research, which was accomplished with assistance of faculty mentors throughout the 2022-23 academic year. The event also included a feature of several faculty research projects, as well as the return of Career Connections Day with more than 10 employer and internship providers from the area.
Students at Penn State New Kensington presented undergraduate research at the 21st annual Research and Student Engagement Expo. A full gallery from the event can be found on the campus' Facebook page.
University leadership joined state, regional and local officials, as well as project partners and supporters for the grand opening of the Digital Foundry at New Kensington, a partnership between Penn State New Kensington and the Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland on June 1.