The most popular, but least widespread disease in America will not last long if it ever comes to the greater Hershey area. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) designated Penn State's Hershey Medical center as a spot now qualified to treat Ebola. Since October, there have not been any reports of the disease in the United States. However, the hospital will continue to train its employees in case of an outbreak.
State College finally has its own anthem, courtesy of one very bizarre Spotify artist, "The Guy Who Writes Songs About Cities & Towns." The piece of musical art that I'm referring to is entitled "State College is a Happy Valley Place," and appears on his newly released album, "Pennsylvania Songs: PA Exciting."
Penn State Trustees Anthony Lubrano and Al Lord are seeking information from Chairman Keith Masser about a settlement proposal that Penn State has made to the NCAA in Senator Jake Corman's lawsuit.
Trustee Karen Peetz, one of the remaining members from the board that fired Joe Paterno in November 2011, will step down at the end of the day on Thursday, Jan. 15, according to a Friday night news release from Penn State.
In a public letter published today, President Barron announced the university's whopping $30 million investment in "economic development and student career success." With this new endeavor, Barron hopes to give Penn Staters' great ideas a chance to grow into useful products, and spur job creation and economic development throughout the Commonwealth in doing so.
Penn Stater and versatile Major League Baseball reporter Tom Verducci was named the National Sportswriter of the Year yesterday by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association.