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Pennsylvania State University is a land grant institution founded in 1855. Penn State is one of the country’s most renowned public research universities and boasts an enrollment of about 100,000 students across its 24 campuses.

The Board of Trustees consists of Penn State alumni, Pennsylvania governor’s appointees, agricultural society delegates, business and industry representatives, at-large representatives, a student trustee, and an academic trustee. The full board meets bi-monthly and is currently chaired by Mark Dambly.

President Eric Barron’s office is housed in Old Main along with other administrators like Vice President for Student Affairs Damon Sims and Provost Nick Jones.

October 19, 2017 0 Penn State Sued Over Blocking Richard Spencer Lecture

President Eric Barron announced via letter in August the university would deny any and all speaking requests from Richard Spencer, not because of the content of his lectures but because of the risk of violence.

October 16, 2017 0 ‘All In’ Commemorative Piece Project Canceled

It’s likely there will never be any sort of ‘All In’ commemorative piece installed on campus, much less at the project site near Old Main.

October 5, 2017 0 HUB Student Engagement Space Opening Monday

According to a press release on the Engagement Space launch, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members will be requested to offer their input and feedback in an online survey to help build and develop the functions of the Space.

October 4, 2017 0 Penn State Issues Statement On Budget Impasse

The new statement says Penn State received news from Harrisburg today that the budget impasse continues, “as elected leaders continue to fail to come to an agreement on the fiscal plan.”

October 2, 2017 1 Task Force Recommends Implementing University-Wide Tobacco-Free Policy

President Barron will announce a final decision later this semester — Penn State would be the 11th Big Ten school to implement tobacco-free policies.

September 27, 2017 0 The Absolute Best Cat Names From Centre County PAWS

By Carolyn Popescu

From Edgar Allan Purr to Madam Smackers, Centre County PAWS’ cats have stolen our hearts.

September 26, 2017 0 President Barron Wants Penn Staters To Contact Legislators As State Budget Impasse Continues

By Steve Connelly

“This funding may be in jeopardy and we need your help,” Barron wrote, saying that Pennsylvania residents should “contact their state legislator to encourage them to finish the state budget and fund Penn State.”

September 21, 2017 0 President Barron Responds To White Supremacist Fliers On Campus

By Steve Connelly

“We have expressed our obligation to free speech, which prohibits our removal of posters from general purpose bulletin boards on campus based solely on content. We, however, want to emphasize our strong opposition to the racist ideology espoused by those who are posting these fliers.”

September 19, 2017 0 Police Investigating Vehicle Stolen From Beaver Stadium Area

The truck was later found abandoned in Altoona on the 700 block of 13th St.

September 19, 2017 0 New East Residence Hall To Be Named After Former PA Governor Edward Martin

By Katie Klodowski

The residence hall — like all other dorms in East Halls — will be named after a former governor of Pennsylvania.

September 18, 2017 0 Penn State Still Not Funded In The Midst Of State Budget Impasse

Some legislators have already cited higher education funding cuts as a possible avenue to balancing the budget.

September 15, 2017 0 Huber, Silvis Granted Trustee Emeritus Status

Trustees emeriti give advice to the Board of Trustees and are invited to attend all activities and public meetings of the board.

September 15, 2017 0 Penn State Says Student Does Not Have Facts To Back Up Claims In Gender Bias Suit

By Steve Connelly

Penn State filed a brief in court on Thursday to dismiss the Board of Trustees and individual defendants from a gender bias suit that accuses the university of favoring women when investigating sexual misconduct allegations.

September 14, 2017 0 Board Of Trustees Strips Gary Schultz Name From Child Care Center

The center was originally dedicated to Schultz on September 23, 2011 — just six weeks before Schultz was charged for mishandling a report about Jerry Sandusky’s sexual misconduct.

September 14, 2017 0 Former Faculty Member Claims Retaliation, Discrimination In Lawsuit Against Penn State

By StateCollege.com

She alleges her contract was not renewed because she complained about the effect physical assessments had on students.

September 8, 2017 0 College Republicans Hosting 9/11 Memorial Service On Old Main Lawn

By Derek Bannister

The Penn State College Republicans will hold their annual 9/11 memorial event on Old Main Lawn Monday.

September 7, 2017 1 Accident Outside The Creamery Closes Section Of Curtin Road

Traffic at Bigler Road is currently being re-routed down Park Avenue and back to Curtin Road at Shorlidge Road.

September 7, 2017 0 14 Penn Staters To Receive Alumni Fellow Award

By Mary Frances Pillion

Fourteen Penn Staters will receive the Alumni Fellowship Award, the organization’s highest honor, on October 4.

September 7, 2017 0 Governor Wolf Will Appoint Non-Student Trustee Despite Student Push

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf broke a 43-year tradition in announcing his next appointee to Penn State’s Board of Trustees will not be a Penn State student.

September 6, 2017 0 Penn State President, Pitt Chancellor Call Football Truce To Write Column On State Appropriations

“With Penn State and Pitt, Pennsylvania always wins.”

September 5, 2017 0 Penn State Initiates Lawsuit Against Second Mile, Raykovitz

By StateCollege.com

The documents do not indicate specifics of the planned lawsuit or the amount being sought.

September 1, 2017 0 New Historical Marker Honors Penn State’s Student Broadcasting Contributions

By Connor Pardoe

The new blue and white historical marker acknowledges Penn State’s contributions to the world of college radio.

August 30, 2017 0 Penn State WebAccess Currently Unavailable University-Wide

We’ll provide updates on this as more information from Information Technology Services becomes available.

August 30, 2017 0 Board Of Trustees Committee On Compensation Schedules Special Meeting

The Board of Trustees Committee on Compensation will meet in executive session Friday.

August 28, 2017 0 Stolen Bust Of Former Penn State President James Beaver Found On I-95 In South Philadelphia

By Mikey Mandarino

The stolen bust of James A. Beaver, whose name continuously echoes throughout the Penn State world, was found under I-95 in Philadelphia.

August 26, 2017 3 Farm Show Milkshakes Are Coming To Penn State Football Games

By Mary Frances Pillion

Farm Show Milkshakes from the PA Dairymen’s Association will now be sold on Curtin Road before home football games.

August 22, 2017 0 Eric Barron Denies Speaking Request For White Supremacist Richard Spencer In Letter

By David Abruzzese

White nationalist Richard Spencer’s speaking request was denied by Penn State president Eric Barron in a letter penned earlier Tuesday morning.

August 14, 2017 0 Former Trustee Ken Frazier Resigns From Presidential Manufacturing Council, Citing Trump’s Muted Response To Charlottesville Violence

By Lexi Shimkonis

Former Penn State Trustee and Merck CEO Ken Frazier resigned from Donald Trump’s Presidential Manufacturing Council this morning, indirectly citing the president’s lack of a strong denunciation of the hate and violence that broke out in Charlottesville, VA over the weekend.

July 29, 2017 0 Anonymous Student Accuses Penn State Of Gender Bias In Sexual Misconduct Investigation

An anonymous student filed a gender bias suit against Penn State on Tuesday accusing the university of favoring women when investigation sexual misconduct allegations.

July 24, 2017 0 UHS Closed For Emergency Maintenance

The emergency closing includes all medical services, clinical laboratory services, imaging services, and physical therapy.

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