"Class Gifts are what makes Penn State special and can be seen through landmarks and other gifts such as endowments and scholarships."
Yeaple will serve through December 31, 2021, when former Councilman Dan Murphy's elected term would've ended.
Nearly 130 student-athletes have tested positive for the coronavirus since returning to campus this summer.
According to the dashboard, 613 student cases remain active at University Park, while 1,052 are inactive.
Steele became the first Black man to serve as chairperson of the Republican National Committee in 2009.
Coupled with Tuesday's dashboard update, Penn State has reported 684 new cases this week.