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Benjamin Sattler and Chris Monaco show off the car to President Eric Barron

President Barron salutes No. 1 EcoCAR team as 'the Penn State I remember'

5/23/14

Early May 22, Penn State’s Advanced Vehicle Team co-leader Benjamin Sattler and controls leader Chris Monaco drove to Old Main in Penn State’s EcoCAR 2 competition vehicle to pick up Penn State President Eric Barron for a reception at the Thomas D. Larson Pennsylvania Transportation Institute. For the drive from Old Main, it was Barron behind the wheel.

Penn State President Eric Barron

Forming a vision: Penn State’s 18th president travels the state

5/14/14

In the weeks leading up to his official appointment on May 12, Eric Barron and Penn State’s first lady, Molly Barron, have crisscrossed the Commonwealth, hearing from students, faculty, staff and community leaders at Penn State’s campuses. In every case, Barron said, he has been struck by the commitment to excellence in education, to student success and to the surrounding community.

Penn State President Eric Barron

Barron introduces six major topics to spark discussion across University

5/14/14

Well before his first official day in office at Penn State, President Eric Barron has been busy on a learning tour that has taken him to all corners of the Commonwealth. He has met with students, faculty, staff and community leaders on Penn State’s campuses; with students and administrative and academic leadership at University Park; and with state leaders. At every turn, Barron has sought information on six major topics, areas, he says, that are driven either by national discussions on higher education or by a wealth of data about students and student success.

Eric Barron being interviewed by the media

The day in photos: Penn State selects 18th president

2/17/14

On Monday, Feb. 17, Penn State’s Board of Trustees selected Eric J. Barron as the University’s 18th president. President-Elect Barron spent the day on Penn State’s University Park Campus, where he met with trustees and University leadership, toured Schreyer House (the official presidential residence) and met with student leaders.

Presidential appointment: What Penn State leaders are saying

2/17/14

In Eric Barron, we have found a president who is energetic, innovative and dedicated to maximizing the potential of our great institution. Dr. Barron has a track record as an accomplished educator, highly respected researcher, an effective administrator and an internationally recognized scholar. It is clear that Eric Barron is not only familiar with our University, but also has the experience and knowledge to lead us forward, continuing our path of excellence. — Keith Masser, chairman of the Board of Trustees

Eric Barron

Penn State names Eric J. Barron president

2/17/14

The 18th president of Penn State has been named by the University's Board of Trustees. Eric J. Barron, a former dean at Penn State and current leader of Florida State University, will begin as Penn State's next president on or before May 12, 2014.

Will 18th president of Penn State be named today?

2/16/14

The Penn State Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at noon today (Monday, Feb. 17), to consider the appointment of the University's next president. The meeting, which is open to the public, will be held in Dean's Hall of The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel and will be streamed live online at http://wpsu.org/live for the entire University community to watch as well as the general public.

Additional trustee joins Presidential Selection Council

11/22/13

Penn State Trustee William F. Oldsey today (Nov. 22) was named to the University's Trustee Presidential Selection Council by Keith Masser, chair of the Board of Trustees. The addition of Oldsey brings the membership of the selection council to 14.

Penn State Board confirms commitment to finding top leader

11/1/13

Penn State's Trustee Presidential Selection Council is proceeding with vigor in the search for the University's 18th president. The entire Board of Trustees is dedicated to finding the best leader to take Penn State into the future, and affirmed its commitment to selecting the strongest possible candidate "for one of America's premier universities."

Presidential search update: Sept. 10, 2013

9/10/13

The search for the 18th President of Penn State continues on a positive trajectory. In partnership with executive search firm Isaacson, Miller nearly 400 individuals were contacted regarding the position as well as another 150 who were asked to suggest individuals who might be available for the position.

Update on Penn State's search for a new president

7/12/13

As she did in May, Penn State Trustee Karen Peetz provided board members with a brief update Friday (July 12) on the University's presidential search, saying that the process continues on a "positive path."

Presidential search update: June 12, 2013

6/12/13

The search process continues on a very positive path, as the University Presidential Search and Screen Committee works in conjunction with executive search firm Isaacson, Miller to identify and refine a slate of individuals for further discussion and consideration. The position has attracted a great deal of interest from very qualified individuals with diverse experience profiles.

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