The next step in the comprehensive East Halls renovation includes the erection of a new building along Curtin Road and the complete renovations of Pennypacker and McKean Halls.
The Board of Trustees' Committee on Finance, Business, and Captial Planning approved a university-wide 3.15 percent increase to Penn State's room and board rates for 2017-18.
Jack Davis has been the Nittany Lion for the last two years, but with his graduation nigh, Penn State is hosting open tryouts to select the next mascot -- no experience necessary.
Penn State baseball travels to Cary, NC this weekend for a four-game set beginning Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. against Xavier. After getting swept by No. 1 TCU to open the season, the Diamond Lions are still optimistic as they work for their first win of the season.
Students will also present to Board of Trustees at committee meetings today, including a student diversity panel and a discussion on why the current IT fee should be rolled into tuition instead of student fees.
Penn State men's rugby is heading to Scotland for four games against Glasgow University, West of Scotland, Morrison's Academy, and University of St. Andrews during break from March 4-11.