Penn State Behrend awarded more than 600 degrees at the college’s spring commencement program, held May 9 at Erie Insurance Arena.
Penn State Behrend's spring commencement program was May 9 at Erie Insurance Arena. The college awarded more than 600 degrees.
Penn State Behrend's spring commencement program included a faculty address by Ken Louie, associate professor of economics and director of the Economic Institute of Erie, and a commencement address by Tim NeCastro, president and CEO of Erie Insurance.
Penn State Behrend graduates wear sashes at commencement to signify their extracurricular involvement at the college.
Graduates at Penn State Behrend's spring commencement program heard an address by Tim NeCastro, the president and CEO of Erie Insurance. "Hold on to your values," he said, "not your plans."
Graduates of the Schreyer Honors College receive medals in addition to their diploma. The medals are inscribed with the words "Intellectual Curiosity -- Integrity of Purpose -- Scholarly Achievement."