According to VCU's newly released non-conference schedule, the Rams and Nittany Lions will face off in Richmond on Saturday, December 18.
Neil Patel, a 20-year-old junior Schreyer Honors College scholar studying finance, died on August 1 following a four-month-long battle with COVID-19.
According to a release, the panel will discuss COVID-19's delta variant, changes in on-campus health policies for the fall, and Penn State's approach to the academic year.
"As Penn State faculty, we are eager to welcome students back to campus...but we are deeply concerned that our university is unprepared to handle the ongoing increase in COVID-19 cases..."
"We have a duty to protect our communities and all those who belong to the Penn State community, and requiring vaccinations will ensure just that."
Carter is the second linebacker to commit to Penn State's Class of 2022 thus far.