Administration

Penn State Bulletins to transition to user-friendly management system

7/18/17

Penn State will replace the University Bulletins web-based interface with CourseLeaf Catalog, an academic catalog management system solution that will improve the accuracy, functionality and maintenance capabilities of the degree-program bulletins.

July 21 trustees meeting to be streamed online

7/17/17

The Penn State Board of Trustees will hold its next public meeting on Thursday and Friday, July 20-21 at Penn State Harrisburg.

Screen capture of 2018 medical benefits plan design microsite

Microsite explains selection process for new health insurance administrators

7/13/17

Human Resources' 2018 Medical Benefits Plan Design microsite will help University employees better understand the process for selecting new third-party administrators for medical and prescription drug benefits, and continue to educate themselves about the medical plans and how they work.

Provost Nicholas P. Jones at a Washington, D.C. press conference

Provost joins D.C. officials, stakeholders to back legislative effort on hazing

7/13/17

Penn State Executive Vice President and Provost Nicholas P. Jones joined with members of the U.S. House of Representatives and other key stakeholders for a press conference on Thursday, July 13, in Washington, D.C., to urge passage of national legislation that addresses hazing on college campuses

Alumni Jack and Jeanette McWhirter named the 2017 Philanthropists of the Year

7/12/17

Penn State has named John “Jack” and Jeanette Dachille McWhirter, Penn State alumni and longtime supporters, its 2017 Philanthropists of the Year for their support of programs across the University.

Student creative writing award honors recently retired professor

7/12/17

Alumni and friends of the Creative Writing Program in the Penn State Department of English recently established an award to honor Robin Becker, who recently retired as liberal arts research professor of English and women’s gender, and sexuality studies.

Leipold leadership gift enhances STEM scholarships and career readiness

7/11/17

Jane Filby Leipold, a 1988 graduate of Penn State Harrisburg’s MBA program, 2013 Penn State Alumni Fellow, and former senior vice president of global human resources at TE Connectivity, has pledged $1 million to support scholarships and student services at the college.

Task force strengthens Penn State’s focus on academic integrity issues

7/10/17

Penn State Executive Vice President and Provost Nick Jones advanced the University’s focus on academic integrity earlier this year by creating a task force to assess the current process and structure used to manage academic integrity cases and strengthen a culture of integrity.

Joe Puzycki retires from Student Affairs after 25 years

7/7/17

Joe Puzycki retired from his position as an assistant vice president for Student Affairs at the end of June after 25 years with Penn State.

University appoints new coordinator for Americans with Disabilities Act

7/6/17

Leah Zimmerman, currently the campus liaison consultant for student disability resources at Penn State, has been named the University's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/504 coordinator after a national search.

Darcy Medica named interim chancellor at Penn State Schuylkill

7/5/17

Darcy L. Medica has been named interim chancellor of Penn State Schuylkill. Medica, currently director of academic affairs and associate professor of biology, will begin her appointment on Aug. 1.

Nominations sought for 2018 Distinguished Alumni Awards

7/5/17

The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes the achievements of outstanding alumni whose “personal lives, professional achievements, and community service exemplify the objectives of their alma mater.” The deadline to submit completed nominations is Sept. 15.

New endowment to support Penn State Counseling and Psychological Services

6/30/17

Dennis and Marcia Heitzmann have created the Dennis E. Heitzmann Legacy Fund for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at Penn State to recognize the contributions of Dennis Heitzmann, who is retiring after 33 years with Penn State.

University appoints new athletics integrity officer

6/29/17

Robert Boland, the director of the master of sports administration and dual degree MBA/MSA program at Ohio University, has been named Penn State’s athletics integrity officer, following a national search. Boland, who brings more than 20 years of experience as an attorney in addition to serving as a faculty member, will begin the position July 17.

Margaret Slattery appointed to lead the Office for General Education

6/29/17

Margaret Slattery has been named assistant dean and director of Penn State's Office for General Education, effective July 1.

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Penn State Bulletins to transition to user-friendly management system

July 21 trustees meeting to be streamed online

Microsite explains selection process for new health insurance administrators

Provost joins D.C. officials, stakeholders to back legislative effort on hazing

Alumni Jack and Jeanette McWhirter named the 2017 Philanthropists of the Year

Student creative writing award honors recently retired professor

Leipold leadership gift enhances STEM scholarships and career readiness

Task force strengthens Penn State’s focus on academic integrity issues

Joe Puzycki retires from Student Affairs after 25 years

University appoints new coordinator for Americans with Disabilities Act

Darcy Medica named interim chancellor at Penn State Schuylkill

Nominations sought for 2018 Distinguished Alumni Awards

New endowment to support Penn State Counseling and Psychological Services

University appoints new athletics integrity officer

Margaret Slattery appointed to lead the Office for General Education

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