The alumni trustees sent a letter to President Barron requesting the university pay their legal fees for actions taken against the university. Barron's response essentially nullified the trustees request, calling the lawsuits "frivolous and damaging."
Imagine: Before the controversy of State Patty's Day, and even before Arts Fest became a drunken tradition, there existed a Penn State holiday devoted entirely to drinking and fundraising, one that was wholly supported by university officials, charities, and students.
A select group of alumni-elected Board of Trustees members took legal actions against Penn State in pursuit of sought after information. This time, however, the university granted its request.
The Faculty Senate approved six recommendations from the General Education and Oversight task force, including new learning objectives and requirements.
Penn State President Eric Barron would love to tell you all about the university’s accomplishments during his first year in office. But he says these advancements are frequently overshadowed by negative press. To compensate, he's assumed a methodical approach to his first year in office.
A sexual assault was reported at Movin' On tonight, according to a timely warning announcement from Penn State Police.