Penn State University, Worthington Scranton Campus

June 26
PSU Worthington Scranton Campus

The 2008 Penn State University Worthington Scranton commencement was held on May 16 at the university’s Multi –Purpose Building. Penn State Worthington Scranton Chancellor Mary-Beth Krogh-Jespersen, Ph.D., presided over the ceremony. Abington area graduates include:

Kathy Parlanti, of Clarks Summit, leads nursing students into the graduation ceremony.



Director of Academic Affairs, Dr. Michael Mahalik, addresses the 2008 graduates.



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Bachelor of Science in Business: Michael W. Bonczar, Clarks Green; Jonathan E. Borosky, Dalton; Natalie A. Gall, Clarks Summit; Ryan C. Hydock, Clarks Summit and Keith D. Macik, Dalton.

Associate Degree in Letters, Arts and Sciences: Christopher J. Mrykalo, Clarks Summit.

Bachelor of Arts in Letters, Arts and Sciences: Joseph P. Madus, Jr., Clarks Summit.

Associate of Science in Nursing: Loring Skerel, Clarks Summit.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Toni A. Abda, Clarks Summit; Jamie E. Hunt, Dalton; Kathleen M. Parlanti, Clarks Summit; Sharon J. Phillips, Clarks Green; and Rebecca E. Rust, Factoryville.

Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences and Technology: Christina M. Telesino, Clarks Green.

School Stats

120 Ridgeview Drive, Scranton, PA 18512

Enrollment: 1,350

Graduation Date: May 16

Location: Multi-purpose Building

Graduating Class Size: 175

Graduation Speaker: Atty. Dante A. Cancelli


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