Penn State Behrend’s Class of 2025 is ready to make its mark on the world. We’re proud of our students and all that they have learned and accomplished here at Behrend. Over the next several weeks, we will introduce you to a few of our remarkable seniors who have conducted valuable research, pioneered innovation, overcome challenges, and engaged in college life in a big way.

Today, we’d like you to meet Conrad Lloyd.

Majors: Accounting, Finance, and International Business

Hometown: Knox, Pennsylvania

Scholarships: Provost Award and the Leadership Scholarship

Awards: Academic Achievement Award for International Business and Accounting

Why he chose Behrend: I love the Wintergreen Gorge and the entire outdoor scene here at Behrend.

Why he chose his major: I was very indecisive at first, but knew I wanted to get a business degree. I took Dr. Justyna Skomra’s  ACCTG 211 Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making class and fell in love with accounting.

Campus involvement: Accounting Club, International Business Club, Delta Sigma Pi, Business Ambassadors, and Behrend Theatre.

Proudest accomplishment at Behrend: Honestly, my proudest accomplishment will be walking across the stage at commencement. I never thought I would be able to do it.

Challenges overcome: I have struggled with severe mental health throughout most of my life. The fact that I am still here and about to graduate is amazing to me.

What makes him unique: I have dealt with a lot in my life. I’d think that’s helped me to empathize with others and their own struggles.

What you’d be surprised to know about him: I have hiked the trails in the gorge every Sunday since I came to Behrend.  

What he is passionate about: Coffee, baking, and family. I love making things for people I love.

Advice for first-year students: Treat your professors like the people they are. I wish I had not only gone to office hours more, but also had taken the chance to get to know my professors more personally.

After his graduation in May, Conrad will work as a corporate finance associate at PNC Financial Services Group.