When first founded, Penn State was known as the Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania. One of the pillars in back of the HUB on the University Park campus of Penn State shows the institution's early beginnings. The pillars, by renowned artist William Culbertson created this promenade along the HUB lawn that explores 150 years of campus life in honor of Penn State’s Sesquicentennial. The five pillars detail different periods in the University’s history and depict various aspects of student life, activities, athletics, and cultural events.
On Thursday, May 16, Penn State Schuylkill hosted a student scholarship fundraising dinner at the Schuylkill Country Club as part of the campus’ 85th anniversary commemoration. The Honorable John E. Jones served as keynote speaker.
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.
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.
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.
Jacqueline Edmondson, chancellor and chief academic officer, addresses Penn State Greater Allegheny's Spring 2019 graduates and their families and friends.