Penn State Behrend has received a new Carnegie Classification as a “Higher Earnings” institution – a reflection of the return on investment for Behrend graduates.
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."
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."
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.