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Commencement 2025

Congratulations to the class of 2025! The Penn State Wilkes-Barre spring Commencement ceremony takes place on Saturday, May 10 in the Athletic & Recreation Building. Can't make it? The event will be streamed live beginning at 9:45 a.m., and you can download the program to follow along.

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Penn State Wilkes-Barre offers summer camps

Registration is now open for our 2025 summer camps!
Week 1: June 23–June 27, 2025
Week 2: July 7–July 11, 2025

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