More than 4,650 students in the Class of 2024 were celebrated during the University at Albany’s 180th commencement festivities. Among the graduates were an estimated 2,934 undergraduates and 1,719 graduate students, including recipients who completed degrees during summer 2023, fall 2023 and winter 2024.

The following local student was among the graduates:

Paige Shellhammer of Lehighton, Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude in psychology.

The graduates joined the ranks of more than 200,000 UAlbany alumni worldwide. The university is one of the most diverse public research institutions in the nation and a national leader in educational equity and social mobility.