Dec 14, 2021 1 min read

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Nicole Torrey, of Bethel Park, who earned her master’s degree in special education, waves to her family.

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Jesse McLean delivers his commencement address to the class of 2020 at Cal U.’s 193rd Commencement.

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Tania Blanc, a psychology major from Philadelphia, is recognized during Cal U.’s 193rd commencement.

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Communication disorders classmates MacKenzie Darst, left, of Masontown, Erin Patrick of Cranberry and Lindsay Pegg of Smithfield celebrate their degrees.

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California University of Pennsylvania held its 193rd commencement over the weekend at the Convocation Center. About 1,000 students completed their associate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees in August or December 2021. In addition, all members of the Class of 2020, who had their ceremonies postponed due to COVID-19, were invited to participate.It was the first commencement ceremony at Cal U. for interim President Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson, who began her role in July. Guest speaker was Cal U. alumnus Jesse McLean Jr., Classes of 1983 and 1994, executive director of Western Pennsylvania for Pressley Ridge.