College awards Scholars medals at fall commencement ceremonies
12/21/2012
This afternoon the Schreyer Honors College will be presenting Scholars medals to 35 students graduating with honors from Penn State’s University Park campus this weekend. A 36th student, graduating from Penn State Erie, The Behrend Campus, will receive a Scholars medal during commencement exercises being held this evening at the campus.
The academic achievements of the fall 2012 graduating class of Schreyer Scholars include:
- a class-wide grade point average of 3.80
- two bachelor degrees being awarded to nine class members for meeting the requirements of two majors
- one class member earning degrees in four majors
- five Scholars earning their bachelor’s and master’s degrees through the Integrated Undergraduate/Graduate program
- four Scholars serving as student marshals representing their academic college during commencement exercises
Speakers at the Medals Ceremony include Penn State President Dr. Rodney Erickson; Dr. Robert Pangborn, the University’s interim executive vice president and provost; and Dr. Christian M. M. Brady, dean of the Schreyer Honors College.
Penn State’s commencement exercises will be held on Saturday on the University Park campus.