The Porterfield Group has seemingly become one of Joe Paterno's most public advocates over the last three years. The local digital media enterprise, led by filmmaker Eric Porterfield, is responsible for both the "Joe We Know" and "365 Days: A Year in Happy Valley" films. Now, the group is trying its hand at a third Paterno-partisan film called "The People's Joe" which is described on its website as the "story of Joe Paterno told by those who knew him well and those who knew him only by name, or JoePa. It is the people’s story."
Whether you may or may not have heard it, there is an old adage that simply showing up is a major part of being successful in the political field. As someone who has been involved in politics their whole life, I would have to wholeheartedly agree.
Sue Paterno has announced her endorsement for two alumni candidates for Penn State Board of Trustees -- Rudy Glocker and Al Lord.
First things first. It's not a bar tour. Do not call it a bar tour.
President Rodney A. Erickson and his wife Shari announced a $1 million donation to the university today to mark the end of the $2 billion For the Future fundraising campaign this weekend.
Penn State's Center for Pollinator Research just received over a million dollars in three separate grants. That's enough funds to keep them very buzzy (okay, I'm done with the puns) as they study the effects of disease, pesticides, and habitat problems on honeybees.