Skip to main content
Penn State Altoona
Hotline Visit Apply
  • Academics
    • Majors
    • Academic Calendar
    • Research and Engagement
    • Eiche Library
    • Learning Resources Center
    • Registrar
    • Academic Advising
    • New Student Orientation
  • Admissions & Financial Aid
    • Visit Us
    • Admissions Overview
    • Information for First-Year Students
    • How to Apply
    • Accepted Students
    • Tuition and Financial Aid Resources
    • Financial Aid Basics
    • Tuition and Costs
  • Student Life
    • Student Affairs
    • Student and Civic Engagement
    • Health and Wellness
    • Student Diversity and Inclusion Programming
    • Housing
    • Athletics
    • Career Services
    • Safety and Security
  • Information For
    • Prospective Students
    • Transfer Students
    • Current Students
    • International Students
    • Faculty & Staff
    • Alumni
    • Parents & Families
Full site navigation menu

This dialog contains the full navigation menu for this site.

Penn State Altoona
Enter the terms you wish to search for.
Search type:
Hotline Visit Apply
  • This is Penn State Altoona
    • Penn State Altoona At a Glance
    • Mission, Vision, and Values
    • Our History
    • Campus Map
    • Campus Leadership
    • Current Weather Conditions
    • Livestream
  • Academics
    • Majors
    • Academic Calendar
    • Out-of-class Learning
    • Eiche Library
    • Learning Resources Center
    • Registrar
    • Academic Advising
    • Campus Closures
  • Admissions
    • Visit Us
    • Information for First-Year Students
    • How to Apply
    • Accepted Students
    • Experience Altoona
    • Virtual Tour
  • Tuition & Financial Aid
    • Scholarships and Awards
    • Grants
    • Loans
    • Work-study
    • Financial Aid Basics
    • Tuition and Costs
    • Financial Aid Information
  • Student Life
    • Center for Student and Civic Engagement
    • Health and Wellness Center
    • Student Diversity and Inclusion Programming
    • International Student Services
    • Housing
    • Parking
    • Police & Safety
    • Career Services
  • Research & Engagement
    • Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry
    • Faculty Research Resources
    • Community-Based Studies
    • Internships
    • Study Abroad/Study Away
    • Internal Grants and Awards
  • Athletics
    • Schedule
    • Facilities
    • Recreation and Club Sports
    • Staff and Coaches Directory
    • Athletic Training and Sports Physicals
    • Athletics News
    • Camps and Clinics
    • Hall of Fame

Find Information For:

  • Prospective Students
  • Transfer Students
  • Current Students
  • International Students
  • Faculty & Staff
  • Alumni
  • Parents & Families

Helpful Links

  • Campus Map
  • Academic Calendar
  • Campus Calendar
  • Faculty & Staff Directory
  • Offices and Divisions
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Giving to Penn State

Connect With Us

  • facebook
  • twitter
  • instagram
  • youtube
  • flickr
  • linkedin
  1. Home
  2. Academics
  3. Commencement
  4. Past Commencements

Fall 2020

Saturday, December 19, 2020, at 2:00 p.m.

There are plenty of ways to celebrate:

  • View the recording of the Commencement ceremony that was broadcast live on Saturday, December 19, 2020.
  • View the Altoona-specific page on the Commencement live stream site.
  • View and/or download the Commonwealth Campus Commencement program (Adobe PDF).
  • Scroll down to view dozens of videos from Penn State Altoona students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

In celebration of the completion of the academic experience of Penn State students during this global pandemic, this virtual ceremony is the first step in recognizing the class of 2020. The University has also committed to having students and their families return for in-person celebrations when public health guidelines allow. Potential dates, logistics, and activities for in-person recognition are currently being explored.

Commencement Videos

Dr. Lori J. Bechtel-Wherry | Fall 2020 Commencement

Dr. Lori J. Bechtel-Wherry, Chancellor and Dean, offers remarks to the Penn State Altoona spring 2020 graduating class.

Academic Leadership | Commencement

Academic leaders offer a virtual version of one of Penn State Altoona's favorite commencement moments.

Commencement Address - Roger Rickard | Fall 2020 Commencement

Penn State Altoona Alumnus Roger Rickard, founder and president of Voices in Advocacy, offers remarks to the graduating class of fall 2020.

Angie Knight, Alumni Society President | Fall 2020 Commencement

Anglie Knight, president of Penn State Altoona's Alumni Society, offers a message for the class of 2020.

Student Marshals | Fall 2020 Commencement

Three of Penn State Altoona Student Marshals offer comments to the graduating class of fall 2020.

Degree Programs and Offices

  • Office of Admission
  • Biology Faculty
  • Office of Development and Alumni Relations
  • Education Faculty and Staff
  • Robert E. Eiche Library Faculty and Staff
  • History Faculty
  • Nursing Faculty and Staff

Individual Messages

  • Todd Batzel
    Professor of Electrical Engineering
  • Shawn Bernecky
    Instructor in Business Administration
  • Jordan Bittner
    Instructor in Engineering
  • Brian Black
    Distinguished Professor of History and Environmental Studies
    Head of the Division of Arts and Humanities
  • Craig Brennecke
    Professor of Practice in Engineering
  • Roselyn Costantino
    Professor of Spanish; Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; and Latin American Studies
  • Danielle DelPriore
    Assistant Professor of Psychology
  • Patrick Drummond
    Assistant Teaching Professor of Engineering
  • Dani Fry
    Associate Director of Student Affairs
    Director of the Center for Student and Civic Engagement
  • Philip Graybill
    Part-time Instructor in Engineering
  • Thomas Hatch
    Manager of Engineering Labs
  • Michael Hicks
    Instructor in Electrical Engineering
  • Chris Martin
    Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
  • Jeffrey Moore
    Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
  • Bruce Muller
    Senior Instructor in Engineering
  • Erin Murphy
    Professor of English
  • Jonathan O'Harrow
    Interim Director of Strategic Communications
  • Adam Plucinski
    Instructor in Engineering
  • Robin Reese
    Associate Professor of Theater Arts
  • Grant Risha
    Professor of Mechanical Engineering
  • Laura Rotunno
    Associate Professor of English
  • Jungwoo Ryoo
    Professor of Information Sciences and Technology
    Head of the Division of Business, Engineering, and Information Sciences and Technology
  • Bob Trumpbour
    Professor of Communications
  • Jennilynn Vallejera
    Assistant Teaching Professor of Engineering
  • Anja Wagner
    Part-time Lecturer in German

Commencement

  • Commencement Day Details
  • Livestream
  • Guests with Disabilities
  • Senior Salute Day
  • Graduating with Honors
  • Driving Directions and Parking
  • Hotels and Motels
  • Transportation
  • Future Commencements
  • Past Commencements
    • Fall 2021
    • Spring 2021
    • Fall 2020
    • Spring 2020
Pennsylvania map showing Penn State's campuses with Penn State Altoona highlighted

Penn State Altoona

A full-service, four-year, residential campus located less than 45 miles from the research campus at University Park. Offering 21 four-year degrees and the first two years of over 275 Penn State majors.
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • instagram
  • youtube
  • flickr
  • linkedin
Visit Apply
  • This is Penn State
    • Penn State Altoona At a Glance
    • Mission, Vision, and Values
    • Our History
    • Campus Map
    • Campus Leadership
    • Current Weather Conditions
    • Livestream
  • Academics
    • Majors
    • Academic Calendar
    • Out-of-Class Learning
    • Eiche Library
    • Learning Resources Center
    • Registrar
    • Academic Advising
    • Campus Closures
  • Admissions
    • Visit Us
    • Information for First-Year Students
    • How to Apply
    • Accepted Students
    • Experience Altoona
    • Virtual Tour
  • Tuition & Financial Aid
    • Scholarships and Awards
    • Grants
    • Loans
    • Work-study
    • Financial Aid Basics
    • Tuition and Costs
    • Financial Aid Information
  • Student Life
    • Student and Civic Engagement
    • Health and Wellness
    • Student Diversity and Inclusion Programming
    • International Student Services
    • Housing
    • Safety and Security
    • Career Services
    • Parking
  • Research & Engagement
    • Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry
    • Faculty Research Resources
    • Community-Based Studies
    • Internships
    • Study Abroad/Study Away
    • Recent Grants
    • Internal Grants and Awards
  • Athletics
    • Schedule
    • Facilities
    • Recreation and Club Sports
    • Staff and Coaches Directory
    • Athletic Training and Sports Physicals
    • Athletics News
    • Camps and Clinics
    • Hall of Fame
  • Stay Connected
    • Directory Search
    • Offices and Divisions
    • Faculty
    • Staff
    • All Faculty and Staff
    • PSUAlert Text Messaging Service
Penn State University
3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, Pennsylvania 16601 814-949-5000

Footer Legal Menu

  • Privacy
  • Non-discrimination
  • Equal Opportunity
  • Accessibility
  • Copyright
  • The Pennsylvania State University © 2022
  • We Are Penn State