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Spanier gives Harrisburg speech on benefits of research universities

10/24/11

Penn State President Graham Spanier was a guest speaker today (Oct. 24) at the Pennsylvania Press Club in Harrisburg, where he talked to a large crowd about the benefits of a complex research university -- such as Penn State -- to innovation, job growth, the economy and well-being of the Commonwealth and its citizens. The talk will be broadcast on PCN at 8 p.m. tonight. To read the text of his talk, click on the link to the full story.

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'To the Best of My Knowledge' examines migraine headaches

10/19/11

More than 30 million people suffer from migraine headaches in the United States each year. Penn State President Graham Spanier and his guests, Stephen Ross and Ryan Ridenour, will discuss symptoms, triggers and treatment options for migraines on the upcoming edition of "To the Best of My Knowledge." The live call-in program will air at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, on WPSU-TV and WPSU-FM. It will also air on the Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN).

Penn State president to appear live on PCN tonight

9/18/11

A live broadcast of "CEO Roundtable," presented by the Pennsylvania Business Council and the Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN), will air from 7-9 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19. A panel of prominent Pennsylvania business leaders will join Penn State President Graham Spanier to discuss higher education and its impact across the Commonwealth.

Communications students get hands-on newspaper experience with CDT

9/15/11

Six Penn State communications students are earning valuable experience this semester through an independent study opportunity with the Centre Daily Times, in which their news stories are published.

Students participating this semester are: Mike Bray (junior-journalism), from West Chester, Pa.; Alanna Fuschillo (junior-communications), from Cape May, N.J.; Drew Gingrich (junior-print journalism), from Havertown, Pa.; Shane Hennigan (senior-telecommunications) from Dunmore, Pa.; Kate Herskovitz (sophomore-communications), from Reisertown, Md.; and Shane McGregor (senior, print journalism and English), from Ebensburg, Pa.

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President's call-in show to focus on State of the University Address

9/14/11

Penn State President Graham Spanier will discuss his recent State of the University Address on the upcoming edition of "To the Best of My Knowledge." The live call-in program will air at 9 p.m. today (Sept. 14) on WPSU-TV and WPSU-FM. It also airs on the Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN). Those who missed the live broadcast of the State of the University Address can view an archived copy at http://president.psu.edu/sou/articles/sou2011.html online. To view the full text of the address, visit http://live.psu.edu/story/54944 online.

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Welcome Week gets students, families ready to be Penn Staters

7/6/11

Welcome Week kicks off each semester by greeting thousands of new Penn State students with fun and informative events that introduce them to life on campus and all that comes with it. Beginning Friday, Aug. 19, and continuing through the weekend, a variety of activities will be happening around campus that will get first-year students acclimated to the Penn State experience.

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Spanier to serve on Big Ten COP/C Executive Committee for 2011-12

7/1/11

The Big Ten Conference office announced that Indiana University President Michael McRobbie will begin his second year as the chair of the Council of Presidents/Chancellors (COP/C). McRobbie will be joined on the COP/C Executive Committee for the 2011-12 academic year by University of Iowa President Sally Mason as vice chair, along with two past chairs in Michigan State University President Lou Anna K. Simon and Penn State University President Graham Spanier. These four individuals will also serve as the Executive/Compensation Committee for the Big Ten Conference.

Scholars debate future role of land-grant universities at Penn State

6/24/11

Five major issues are challenging America's land-grant universities, according to Penn State President Graham Spanier and echoed by conference leaders and presenters at The Legacy and the Promise: 150 Years of Land-Grant Universities, which concluded June 24 at Penn State. As land-grant institutions review their collective history to prepare for the 150th anniversary in 2012 of the Morrill Land-Grant College Act, they also address questions of weakening state support as well as varying interpretations of the land-grant mission.

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Conference reviews history, impact, future of land-grant universities

6/20/11

American land-grant colleges and universities -- beneficiaries of the federal Morrill Land-Grant College Act of 1862 -- are turning their attention to the transformational legislation as its 150th anniversary approaches in 2012. Penn State is initiating the conversation June 22-24 by hosting a national conference focused on land-grant universities' history and impact.

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New basketball coach Chambers introduced to Nittany Nation

6/10/11

New Penn State Basketball coach Patrick Chambers was introduced to a large and enthusiastic crowd Monday (June 6) in the Bryce Jordan Center. Named the 12th head coach in the 115 years of Nittany Lion Basketball on June 3, Chambers was introduced to Nittany Nation live on the Big Ten Network and www.BTN.com. A crowd of approximately 200 was in attendance in the Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State President Graham Spanier and Director of Athletics Tim Curley also participated in the press conference as the Penn State and State College communities welcomed Coach Chambers and his immediate and extended family in attendance, many of whom live in metropolitan Philadelphia.

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Men's basketball coach Chambers introductory press conference

6/10/11

New Penn State men's basketball coach Patrick Chambers, the 12th head coach in program history, was introduced to a crowd of approximately 200 supporters and media Monday (June 6) at the Bryce Jordan Center. Read on for a transcript of the remarks by President Graham Spanier, Athletic Director Tim Curley and Chambers.

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Board of Trustees meets; President Spanier's remarks

5/13/11

Penn State's Board of Trustees held its regular bi-monthly meeting Friday (May 13) at the Nittany Lion Inn on the University Park campus. In his remarks to the Board, University President Graham Spanier discussed the weekend's upcoming commencement ceremonies as Penn State marks the 150th anniversary of its first awarding of baccalaureate degrees. Spanier also discussed applications and admissions data for 2011-12, provided an update on the University's employee special assistance funds and highlighted recent faculty student and athletics achievements.

Budget situation continues as topic at Faculty Senate

4/28/11

Penn State officials hope to keep tuition increases for 2011-12 very moderate, despite a potentially significant cut to the University's appropriation from the Commonwealth, President Graham Spanier said Thursday (April 28) speaking to the University Faculty Senate. "We are determined that this tuition increase will not be unusual, despite the unusual challenge with which we are faced," Spanier said. "If we can, we want to make it the typical increase students expect in a normal year."

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Penn State president to discuss Internet privacy on call-in show

4/15/11

On the April 19 edition of "To the Best of my Knowledge," Penn State President Graham Spanier will discuss online privacy with Heng Xu, an assistant professor of information sciences and technology at Penn State; and Josh Blackman, a teaching fellow at Penn State Dickinson School of Law. The live call-in program will air at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, on WPSU-TV and WPSU-FM. It also will air on the Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN).

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