Penn State Harrisburg celebrates fall 2023 commencement

A class of 23 tassel dangles in front of smiling graduate faces
Credit: Sharon Siegfried

MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — Penn State Harrisburg hosted its fall 2023 commencement ceremony on Dec. 16 to mark the Class of 2023’s completion of their academic experience and to recognize their many accomplishments. The ceremony was held at the Giant Center in Hershey.

Penn State alumnus Robin Ferrer, vice president of emergency services for the Mount Sinai Health System, delivered the keynote address at the ceremony. Grigorios Papachristos, who received his bachelor of science degree in kinesiology, served as the student speaker for the ceremony.

Student marshals for the ceremony included: Drake Collins (School of Behavioral Sciences and Education), Ainsley Perry (School of Business Administration), Dustin Hyder (School of Humanities), Sydney Trostel (School of Public Affairs), Sydney Hemler (School of Science, Engineering and Technology) and Jennifer Drissel (Graduate Studies).

Fall 23 Commencement - Harrisburg