Regionals hold graduation ceremonies
Pitt head football coach Dave Wann-stedt delivered his first commencement address May 2 when he spoke to Pitt-Bradford graduates, their families and friends.
Pitt-Bradford held its commencement May 2 in the KOA Arena of UPB’s Sport and Fitness Center. UPB awarded degrees to 286 students.
Pitt-Greensburg held its May 1 commencement ceremonies outdoors on Ridilla Field. UPG awarded degrees to 178 students. Of those, 27 students received their diplomas from family members as part of the Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association’s legacy diploma presentation program.
UPG’s assistant women’s basketball coach Andy Geter hugs Lindsay Littler, one of his graduating players. The keynote speaker at Pitt-Greensburg’s May 1 commencement ceremony was Ken Sawyer, CEO of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Also on May 1, Pitt-Johnstown honored 560 students who completed bachelor’s or associate degrees in August or December 2009, April 2010 or will complete degree requirements in June of this year.
Pitt-Titusville held its commencement May 1 as well, conferring bachelor’s and associates degrees on 64 students. The ceremony was held in UPT’s J. Curtis McKinney Student Union.
Pitt-Johnstown President Jem Spectar presents the first President’s Medal of Excellence to Mary Rose in recognition of her work to raise the standards of education for women globally. Her efforts resulted in the construction of a dormitory and educational development center at a school for girls in Cameroon. The medal is given to an individual “who has strengthened our communities by empowering human beings to achieve their fullest potential, contributing to the dignity of all, and promoting social progress.” UPJ’s keynote speaker was U.S. Air Force Captain Scott O’Grady.
Keynote speaker at Pitt-Titusville’s May 1 commencement ceremony was Joseph Grunenwald, president of Clarion University.
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