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Gurleen Grewal poses at the state Capitol with her cap and gown

My Road to Commencement: Gurleen Grewal

Gurleen Grewal will be graduating from Penn State Harrisburg with a bachelor of science in criminal justice. She shares what her educational journey was like as a first-generation college student during a global pandemic, saying, “As a first-generation college student, my journey through higher education has been a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of seizing every opportunity that comes my way.”
Nick Spohn in commencement regalia with Lion Shrine at Penn State Harrisburg

My Road to Commencement: Nick Spohn

Nick Spohn, who will graduate at the spring 2024 commencement ceremony at Penn State Harrisburg with a bachelor of science degree in project and supply chain management, said that due to his blindness, his college experience was challenging. But that didn’t stop him from achieving his academic goals.
Carolina Hernandez holds certificates and awards

My Road to Commencement: Carolina Hernández

Carolina Hernández, from San Juan, Puerto Rico, will receive her bachelor’s degree in psychology as part of the Penn State Harrisburg Class of 2024. Here she shares her journey through higher education.
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Penn State Harrisburg to hold spring 2024 commencement May 4

Penn State Harrisburg will hold its spring 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 4, at 9:30 a.m. at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. First Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Chief Diversity Officer Norman Bristol Colón will serve as keynote speaker at the ceremony. Ashon Calhoun, of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, who will receive a bachelor of arts in communications degree at the ceremony, will serve as student speaker for the event.