Scenes from the Fall 2023 Penn State World Campus Celebration

Madha Hamaad celebrated with her graduation with her family, who all wore Penn State sweatshirts to celebrate. Madha received an associate degree in business administration.

Lesley Mahilum met her academic adviser Barbra McDill in person at the celebration event. Mahilum is originally from Tinian of the Northern Mariana Islands. She currently lives in California and earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

Graduate Enrico Berti's mother and father came to State College all the way from Ancona, Italy. Berti, who lives in Washington, D.C., graduated with an associate degree in information sciences and technology.

Master of Health Administration graduates posed with faculty members for a selfie.

Alvaro Acuna Corrales and his family traveled from Costa Rica and South Dakota to mark his academic achievement. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Politics.

The event featured food, speakers, alumni gear giveaways, and photo opportunities for graduates and their loved ones.

Beaver Stadium provided an iconic backdrop for photos at the Penn State World Campus Celebration held in the Mount Nittany Club.

Karen Paulson (education teaching professor and online program coordinator, third from left) and Stacey Gustavson (2017 graduate and 2023 Penn State World Campus Outstanding Alumni Award Winner, left) posed with Higher Education graduates.

Archana Sharda celebrated her Master of Professional Studies in Data Analytics. Her daughter was among family members who supported her through the academic journey.

Graduates could sit at tables with their program peers during the event.

Master of Education in Higher Education graduate Diaonne Taylor, of Delaware, had 10 family members and friends travel to University Park to join her at commencement.

Graduates picked up Penn State World Campus Alumni stickers, pens, travel mugs, and more at the event.