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This gallery of photos showcases the achievements of Penn State graduates during summer commencement ceremonies on Aug. 15, when the University reached a historic milestone: awarding its one millionth degree. Credit: Michael Owen / Penn State. Creative Commons

Penn State crossed a historic threshold on Aug. 15 when it awarded its one millionth degree at summer commencement ceremonies. The rare milestone comes more than 170 years after the University — Pennsylvania's first and only land-grant institution — was founded as the Farmers’ High School in 1855. Its first 11 graduates were awarded bachelor of scientific agriculture degrees in 1861. Credit: Michael Owen / Penn State. Creative Commons

Penn State's 2026 Ag Progress Days marked the 50th anniversary of Rock Springs in Ferguson Township, Centre County, as its permanent site. The expo, held Aug. 11-13, featured demonstrations, activities and learning experiences highlighting Pennsylvania agriculture. Here, Pietro Bellitto, a visiting scholar working with Francesco Di Gioia, associate professor of vegetable crop science, pours nutrient solution into a hydroponic system used for growing microgreens and baby greens. See more pictures from this year's Ag Progress Days in this gallery of photos. Credit: Michael Houtz / Penn State. Creative Commons

Student speaker Monjeana Henderson raises her hands during a "We Are!" chant at the conclusion of her address during Penn State Greater Allegheny's 2026 spring commencement ceremony on May 8. Accomplishments of graduates were celebrated at the University's commencement ceremonies across the commonwealth May 8-10. See more commencement pictures in this gallery of photos. Credit: Bill Hager / Penn State. Creative Commons

A graduate waves to family and friends before the Smeal College of Business commencement ceremony May 9 at University Park. With the approximately 15,000 degrees awarded during commencement ceremonies University-wide this past weekend, Penn State is on track to mark a momentous milestone later this year: The awarding of its one-millionth degree.  Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. Creative Commons

The winning picture in the 2026 spring photo contest was submitted by Priyasha Fernando, a graduate student in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, of a single white tulip standing out against purple flowers at the Arboretum. See more of the top overall submissions in this season's contest in this photo gallery.  Credit: Priyasha Fernando. All Rights Reserved.

Members of the Penn State Club Crew team practice at sunrise at Bald Eagle State Park on May 1. The 45-member team practices six mornings a week, from 6 to 8 a.m., to prepare for scheduled races, or regattas. The team will compete in the American Collegiate Rowing Association National Championship Regatta May 15-17 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Credit: Michael Owen / Penn State. Creative Commons

Quarterback Rocco Becht hands to ball to running back James Peoples during Penn State's Blue-White Practice on April 25 at Beaver Stadium. Fans were given an opportunity to watch the Nittany Lions conduct drills, and enjoy other festivities including a block party; autograph sessions with the women's ice hockey team, wrestling team and football team; and an apparel and equipment sale. Credit: Curtis Chan / Penn State. Creative Commons

President Neeli Bendapudi and student Samantha Muller interact with families at University Park during Bring Our Children to Work Day on April 13. Activities included asking participants to draw a picture from a prompt and then use an AI tool to transform their drawing into a more detailed digital version, allowing them to compare human creativity with AI interpretation. Approximately 700 children participated in dozens of activities and tours across campus.  Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. Creative Commons

Penn State lacrosse's Michael Faraone maneuvers around a Michigan defender during the Nittany Lions' final regular season home game on April 11 at Panzer Stadium. The Wolverines outlasted the Nittany Lions, 9-8. Credit: Curtis Chan / Penn State. Creative Commons

Students Sri Bhargav Malluvajhula, Anika Sinha and Anna Presutti participate in the Dare to Disrupt Design & Build Challenge as part of Penn State Startup Week. Over two guided sessions, students designed, prototyped and fabricated an interpretation of the Dare to Disrupt podcast logo. The challenge was one of more than 50 events during this year’s Startup Week, an annual event that gives students the opportunity to level up their career skills and build their networks with leading minds in entrepreneurship and innovation. Credit: Rick Brandt. All Rights Reserved.

This gallery of photos showcases the achievements of Penn State graduates during summer commencement ceremonies on Aug. 15, when the University reached a historic milestone: awarding its one millionth degree. Credit: Michael Owen / Penn State. Creative Commons

Penn State crossed a historic threshold on Aug. 15 when it awarded its one millionth degree at summer commencement ceremonies. The rare milestone comes more than 170 years after the University — Pennsylvania's first and only land-grant institution — was founded as the Farmers’ High School in 1855. Its first 11 graduates were awarded bachelor of scientific agriculture degrees in 1861. Credit: Michael Owen / Penn State. Creative Commons

Penn State's 2026 Ag Progress Days marked the 50th anniversary of Rock Springs in Ferguson Township, Centre County, as its permanent site. The expo, held Aug. 11-13, featured demonstrations, activities and learning experiences highlighting Pennsylvania agriculture. Here, Pietro Bellitto, a visiting scholar working with Francesco Di Gioia, associate professor of vegetable crop science, pours nutrient solution into a hydroponic system used for growing microgreens and baby greens. See more pictures from this year's Ag Progress Days in this gallery of photos. Credit: Michael Houtz / Penn State. Creative Commons

Student speaker Monjeana Henderson raises her hands during a "We Are!" chant at the conclusion of her address during Penn State Greater Allegheny's 2026 spring commencement ceremony on May 8. Accomplishments of graduates were celebrated at the University's commencement ceremonies across the commonwealth May 8-10. See more commencement pictures in this gallery of photos. Credit: Bill Hager / Penn State. Creative Commons

A graduate waves to family and friends before the Smeal College of Business commencement ceremony May 9 at University Park. With the approximately 15,000 degrees awarded during commencement ceremonies University-wide this past weekend, Penn State is on track to mark a momentous milestone later this year: The awarding of its one-millionth degree.  Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. Creative Commons

The winning picture in the 2026 spring photo contest was submitted by Priyasha Fernando, a graduate student in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, of a single white tulip standing out against purple flowers at the Arboretum. See more of the top overall submissions in this season's contest in this photo gallery.  Credit: Priyasha Fernando. All Rights Reserved.

Members of the Penn State Club Crew team practice at sunrise at Bald Eagle State Park on May 1. The 45-member team practices six mornings a week, from 6 to 8 a.m., to prepare for scheduled races, or regattas. The team will compete in the American Collegiate Rowing Association National Championship Regatta May 15-17 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Credit: Michael Owen / Penn State. Creative Commons

Quarterback Rocco Becht hands to ball to running back James Peoples during Penn State's Blue-White Practice on April 25 at Beaver Stadium. Fans were given an opportunity to watch the Nittany Lions conduct drills, and enjoy other festivities including a block party; autograph sessions with the women's ice hockey team, wrestling team and football team; and an apparel and equipment sale. Credit: Curtis Chan / Penn State. Creative Commons

President Neeli Bendapudi and student Samantha Muller interact with families at University Park during Bring Our Children to Work Day on April 13. Activities included asking participants to draw a picture from a prompt and then use an AI tool to transform their drawing into a more detailed digital version, allowing them to compare human creativity with AI interpretation. Approximately 700 children participated in dozens of activities and tours across campus.  Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. Creative Commons

Penn State lacrosse's Michael Faraone maneuvers around a Michigan defender during the Nittany Lions' final regular season home game on April 11 at Panzer Stadium. The Wolverines outlasted the Nittany Lions, 9-8. Credit: Curtis Chan / Penn State. Creative Commons

Students Sri Bhargav Malluvajhula, Anika Sinha and Anna Presutti participate in the Dare to Disrupt Design & Build Challenge as part of Penn State Startup Week. Over two guided sessions, students designed, prototyped and fabricated an interpretation of the Dare to Disrupt podcast logo. The challenge was one of more than 50 events during this year’s Startup Week, an annual event that gives students the opportunity to level up their career skills and build their networks with leading minds in entrepreneurship and innovation. Credit: Rick Brandt. All Rights Reserved.

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