Commencement Season

The end of the academic year generates a myriad of emotions for those of us working in academia. For me, these emotions have been tripled by serving as the president of three universities.

On the one hand, we are happy to see the students we as educators have mentored and worked with for years reach the pinnacle of their journey and walk across the stage having earned a college degree. They have forever changed the trajectory of their futures.

On the other hand, we are saddened by their departure as they will no longer be part of our daily life. We are left with the beautiful memories we shared in and out of the classroom, watching them mature into young adults with aspirations of greatness awaiting them in the world.

At Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield, these students, now graduates, have become woven into the fabric of our collective university histories. They have taken their wide-eyed, curiosity-filled minds, worked hard, overcome adversity, excelled, and grown to new heights.

I wish that wherever life’s journey takes the class of 2022, they will never forget their time spent with us in Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, or Mansfield and fondly recall how they grew from teens to young adults and into contributing, productive members of our society.

Please enjoy a wonderful summer full of fun, joy, and laughter. All the best!

    Bashar W. Hanna, President