Penn State's research departments have a lengthy history of government grants and cutting-edge partnerships with several major institutions, including the U.S. Navy.
Penn State alumnus and State College native Sunil Yapa will discuss his debut novel "Your Heart is a Muscle the Size of a Fist" at two events this week.
The bills would expand the state-related universities' requirements under the state's Right to Know law and Public Official and Employee Ethics Act, and make changes to the size and operation of Penn State's Board of Trustees.
Former Penn State general counsel Cynthia Baldwin faces a hearing before the Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board in May over her handling of testimony by former university administrators during the Jerry Sandusky investigation.
PS4RS is an advocacy organization formed in the aftermath of the Sandusky scandal aimed at reforming the Board of Trustees. Since its inception, it’s been a kingmaker in alumni trustee elections.
"Over the next year the focus will be on leaving things in the best possible shape for the new dean to take the College of Arts and Architecture to the next level."