Morss was convicted of assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers with a dangerous weapon, obstruction of an official proceeding, and robbery.
A group of around 25 Penn State students aired their grievances armed with hand-warmers and signs.
Nominations for the alumni seats will open on Tuesday, January 21.
State College citizens and leaders marched through downtown and campus.
Centre County District Attorney Bernie Cantorna said his office will still prosecute the man for the Penn State assault.
Penn State is one of several higher education institutions required to offer in-state tuition rates for families of veterans across all branch campuses.