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.

These Penn State Scranton graduates made campus history on Saturday, May 6, when they became the campus' inaugural mechanical engineering graduating class. Pictured, from left, are Abraham Tchako, assistant professor of mechanical engineering; Joseph Jackson; Sean Jacobs; Alexandria Trinovitch; Michael Border; Chancellor Marwan Wafa; Daniel Kleeman; Majid Chatsax, assistant professor of engineering and mechanical engineering program coordinator; Jonathan Toro; Mostafa Tossi, assistant teaching professor of engineering; Timothy Nelson; Frank Genell; and Nick Drago.

Jennifer Roberts, who graduated with a bachelor of science degree in biobehavioral health at Penn State New Kensington, smiles and celebrates during the commencement ceremony recessional on May 6. The full photo gallery of the New Kensington commencement ceremony will be posted on the campus campus Facebook page.

Abu Fofanah, CEO of Power Your Launch and a 2015 Penn State alumnus and Schreyer Honors Scholar, served as the keynote speaker at Penn State Lehigh Valley’s 2023 commencement ceremony, where he both captivated and inspired the audience with his personal journey and life lessons.