Commencement 2026

Congratulations, 2026 graduates!

"You have brought a fresh perspective to our classrooms, our laboratories, and our research groups, and you have been part of our powerful mission to solve complex global problems. As you embark on this next exciting step in your journey, carry with you the training you have received. Apply your critical thinking, quantitative analysis, fact-based decision-making, and communication of science to meeting the world’s challenges—big and small."

Mary Beth Williams, B.A., Ph.D.
Acting Dean, Eberly College of Science

Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony

The spring 2026 commencement ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in Bryce Jordan Center.

Three new Eberly College of Science alumni listening to the

Spring 2026 Commencement Program

The spring 2026 commencement program and graduate slides will be available on May 8 at noon.

Schwab Auditorium at the University Park campus.

Spring 2026 Commencement Livestream

Students celebrating at the spring 2023 Eberly College of Science commencement ceremony.
2026 student marshal Luc Schrauf.
Spring 2026 Student Marshal

Luc Schrauf is the student marshal for the Eberly College of Science during Penn State’s 2026 spring commencement ceremony.

Photo of the 2026 Spring Commencement Speaker Mario Ciabarra.

We are thrilled to have Mario Ciabarra—Penn State alumnus and tech entrepreneur—as our commencement speaker on Sunday, May 10!

Spring 2026 Commencement Speaker