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With tassel tucked behind his ear, a student waits his turn during commencement ceremonies this weekend on the University Park campus. Penn State awarded approximately 10,585 diplomas to students University-wide who completed 531 associate, 8,345 baccalaureate, 1,143 master's, 127 medical and 439 doctoral degrees.
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A student smiles as she walks in the procession. The University held commencement exercises Friday, May 16, through Sunday, May 18.
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Grads-to-be point and wave to catch the attention of their families in the audience at the Bryce Jordan Center.
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Newly minted graduates stop to capture the moment digitally.
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A student casts a pensive glance at the commencement program as she awaits the beginning of the ceremony.
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Sometimes the pressure of a solemn occasion gets to be too much and a student has to blow off a little steam.
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A smiling grad cups her hand to her ear to make it easier to catch words in a crowd.
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The elation shows as this couple steps off the podium.
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Waving the mortarboard is another way to catch the crowd's attention.
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Nothing is as important as having your family be able to see you from the floor.
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The Class of 2008 prepares to take on the world.
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Several graduated from Penn State's ROTC program.
Thursday, April 8, 2021
