In his latest blog post, Penn State President Eric J. Barron provides a progress update on actions that have been taken to reform Greek life at the University since 2017. While noting that early signs show the changes appear to be working, Barron cautioned that significant challenges related to Greek life remain, and that continued collaboration and cooperation are necessary for ultimate success.
University President Eric Barron discusses his vision for the Musser Gap property — to help protect the water supply, plant and animal species, and retain the land as a place where people can continue to enjoy nature, learn about the environment and be inspired.
All graduating service members and veteran students — including students attending the University Park campus, Penn State Commonwealth Campuses, and Penn State World Campus — are invited to participate in the University’s fall 2018 military honor cord ceremony on Dec. 13 at University Park.
Penn State’s 2018-19 general support appropriation increased by 3 percent — or roughly $6.9 million — as the University’s non-preferred appropriations bill today (June 22) passed the General Assembly and was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf as part of Pennsylvania’s $32.7 billion budget package.
Penn State President Eric Barron and his wife, Molly Barron, are advancing the University’s current fundraising campaign, “A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence,” not only through their vision for Penn State’s future, but also as donors themselves.
Twenty-eight students were bestowed military honor cords in recognition of their military service at a special ceremony held Thursday afternoon, May 3, at the Mount Nittany Club in Beaver Stadium.
During an address titled “Key Trends, Key Decisions,” Penn State President Eric Barron examined shifting student and faculty demographics, as well as trends impacting finances and research in higher education.
A new seminar that explores how the cultural innovations and political and social developments from 1968 shaped America, and how they draw parallels to today, will be discussed during the next episode of Penn State President Eric J. Barron’s monthly TV show, on Sunday, Feb. 11.
This Sunday, Feb. 4, will mark the one-year anniversary of the death of student Timothy Piazza. The University continues to mourn his tragic passing. In the immediate aftermath, it became clear wholesale changes were needed to create a sustainable Greek system. We resolved to turn the pain and anguish radiating through our community into decisive reform.
On Saturday, more than 100,000 fans dressed in telling shades of blue, gold and white will fill Beaver Stadium to watch Pitt and Penn State football teams take the field. Yet, away from the football field, our universities intersect in a very different way: We play on the same team, working to advance like-minded missions.
Penn State President Eric Barron will be the featured speaker at the Office of Planning and Assessment’s next Quality Advocates session, scheduled for 9 to 10 a.m. on Feb. 10 in 508 Rider Building. All interested faculty, staff, administrators and students are invited to attend.
President Eric J. Barron will participate in a "Fireside Chat" on education at the 2017 Penn State Symposium for Teaching and Learning with Technology, on March 18, 2017.
A complete renovation to Steidle Building, one of the most iconic buildings on Penn State’s University Park campus, is helping researchers advance the field of materials science and engineering and is providing enhanced learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students. On Sept. 30, the Department of Materials Science and Engineering will be hosting tours of the renovated building throughout the day, as well as a 2 p.m. dedication ceremony.
Sixteen years in the making. Two teams. One age-old competition. The wait is finally over. When Pitt and Penn State meet at Heinz Field on Saturday (Sept. 10), we hope to represent the finest qualities of each university and all of Pennsylvania. Let’s showcase the best versions of ourselves to help support our respective teams. We look to everyone to make wise choices and enjoy the game responsibly.
For the past serval years, Penn State employees have benefited from the University president’s annual decision to provide a close-down day on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Now, President Eric Barron has made the annual observance permanent, determining the Friday after the Thanksgiving holiday will be considered a close-down day from this point forward for Penn State faculty and staff.
