New Penn State Abington graduate Tyler Thompson's journey included stops at two other colleges, but he said his newfound confidence combined with support from faculty and an academic success coach kept him on the path to a degree in computer science.
Tyler Thompson earned a degree in computer science from Penn State Abington this weekend. During his academic career, he gained experiences in undergraduate research and as the project manager in a required capstone course.
New Penn State Abington graduate Tyler Thompson, right, served as the project manager on a team of about a dozen students in a required capstone course for computer science majors.
Graduates scan the crowd to find their families during the recessional following the Penn State Shenango commencement ceremony held on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
Penn State awarded more than 14,000 degrees to graduates during spring 2024 commencement ceremonies held at the University's campuses statewide May 3-5. The following is a selection of photos highlighting Penn State commencement across Pennsylvania.