Integrity monitor George Mitchell has submitted a glowing review of Penn State's compliance with the Freeh Report in his seventh quarterly report to the NCAA, a common theme for the former senator as his second annual report dawns in September. He praised Penn State's efforts to enhance security at athletic events and facilities, a new compliance plan, increased development of Clery Act compliance, and adherence to the athletics integrity agreement.
OPP Communications Coordinator Paul Ruskin, whose travels have expanded from Alaska to Spain, is set to retire.
A man died after falling from the seventh floor of 310 S. Allen St. on Thursday, and the investigation is in preliminary stages, according to authorities.
Rodney Erickson's victory lap continued Thursday, as Representative Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) gave a nod to the former president's years of service on the House floor. "At every stage, he's been an inspirational leader to those around him, a leader to and advocate for the university in countless ways," Thompson said.
In the SEC's latest dick-swinging measure, some of its coaches are complaining that James Franklin is allowed to recruit near them, according to an ESPN article today.
Penn State's brand is strong: In a comprehensive study, collegeatlas.org ranked it seventh of the nation's 400 largest universities in social media influence and engagement.