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A student receiving an award from a man on stage

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Emma Sands, recipient of the Martin U. Dougherty Emerging Leader Award, poses with Jonathan Dougherty, a 1999 and 2006 Penn State alumnus, who presented the award that was established after his late father.

A woman wearing a cap and gown as well as a cord indicating her veteran status stands among seated graduates and audience members

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World Campus graduate Wendy Lamezec is recognized for her military duty and sacrifice during the commencement ceremony. Lazemec received her Bachelor of Science in Security and Risk Analysis.

A woman wearing a cap and gown as well as a cord indicating her veteran status stands among seated graduates and audience members

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World Campus graduate Wendy Lamezec is recognized for her military duty and sacrifice during the commencement ceremony. Lazemec received her Bachelor of Science in Security and Risk Analysis.

Graduate speaking at podium

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Abigail Winter, who graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of science in information sciences and technology, delivered the student marshal address.

The commencement speaker at the podium

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Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s spring 2023 commencement speaker was Richard “Rick” Barry, a 1980 Penn State alumnus, philanthropist and investment management partner.

Three graduates standing together

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Three graduates of Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s criminal justice program, from left: Gabrielle Bohinski, Mackenzie Jennings and Matthew Swire.