Penn State University Awards One Millionth Degree During Summer Commencement

Penn State University awards one millionth degree during summer commencement

The University was founded in 1855 as the Farmers' High School and its first graduating class had just 11 students.

Penn State Awards One Millionth Degree

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA–  Penn State crossed a historic threshold last week when it awards its one millionth degree at summer commencement ceremonies on Aug. 15 at the University Park campus. To learn more about this milestone, and the stories of Penn State graduates, visit psu.edu/1m-degrees. All photos provided by Penn State. (Penn State)

Creamery Celebrates One Millionth Penn State Degree with Commemorative Ice Cream

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — “One Million Scholar’s Chip” is the winning flavor of a Penn State Berkey Creamery contest that commemorates the one millionth degree awarded this summer by the University. The historic threshold was crossed Aug. 15, during summer commencement ceremonies at the University Park campus. The flavor will be available beginning Aug. 24, the first day of the fall semester, through the end of the calendar year, according to Doug …

Penn State Awards One Millionth Degree At Summer Commencement Ceremonies

Penn State is the third school in the United States to hit the milestone.