Petersen will take over for Jeff Nelson, who announced his retirement from the position in July.
Tickets for the Globetrotter's latest performance in Happy Valley go on sale October 16.
Parking is sold out ahead of Saturday's Homecoming game between Penn State football and Purdue.
"The reality is it's not going to be a whole lot different than what we already have, and it's not like these guys are walking around with like 'HBO' plastered all around them."
Penn State’s Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity will celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with numerous events.
No matter who you are, if you've ever dreamt of representing your university as the Symbol of our Best, your chance is now.