Academics

graduate in cap, gown, and face mask reading program

2021CommencementHarrisburg

Penn State Harrisburg celebrated its spring Class of 2021 with three ceremonies on May 6 and 7. The college conferred more than 800 degrees this semester. Here, a graduate from the School of Science, Engineering and Technology reads the program. More photos available here.

Kaitlyn Pasquarella

Senior Spotlight: Kaitlyn Pasquarella

Kaitlyn Pasquarella may be graduating in just three years, but she packed a lot into that time. As one of Penn State Berks' two student marshals, she will earn her degree in life science, with a minor in chemistry, on Saturday, May 8.
Wooseong “Woo” Cho

Senior Spotlight: Wooseong 'Woo' Cho

For some students, finding the drive to finish their studies during the global pandemic and upheaval of the last three semesters has posed a significant challenge. Wooseong “Woo” Cho has faced that challenge head-on — from the other side of the world. He will graduate from Penn State Berks on Saturday, May 8.
Jake Cumens

Senior Spotlight: Jake Cumens

While it was a winding road to graduation for Jake Cumens, it led him to a destination that exceeded his expectations. He will graduate as one of two student marshals from Penn State Berks on Saturday, May 8.
Arizona Shreck

Shreck receives Student Engagement Grant for research

Arizona Shreck, a first-year student majoring in kinesiology at Penn State Berks, was recently awarded the Penn State Student Engagement Remote Innovation Grant in support of her research on heart rate variability (HRV), measured by the Oura Ring.
Brianna Mora

Senior Spotlight: Brianna Mora

Brianna Mora, a senior at Penn State Berks, has put her passion for global studies, politics, and the Spanish language to work. As a result, she has recently been awarded the Penn State Student Engagement Remote Innovation Grant.
Caitlin Morris

Senior Spotlight: Caitlin Morris

When Penn State Berks senior Caitlin Morris walks across the stage to receive her diploma on May 8, she will already know what the next two years hold for her.