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Search underway for vice provost for Global Programs

1/8/19

Penn State has launched a national search and is seeking candidates for the position of vice provost for Global Programs. Michael Adewumi, who led Global Programs as vice provost since 2007, announced in August 2018 that he would leave Penn State to join the Institute for the International Education of Students as its next executive vice president for academic affairs, effective Jan. 2, 2019.

Pasco Schiavo, a longtime supporter and benefactor of Penn State Hazleton, passed away Dec. 29, 2018.

Longtime Penn State Hazleton supporter Pasco Schiavo dies

1/8/19

Pasco L. Schiavo, one of the largest benefactors in Penn State Hazleton’s history, died Dec. 29, 2018. His involvement with the campus spanned more than 50 years and included roles as a donor, president and member of the campus advisory board, advocate and instructor.

PSU-LV donor | Rich Fatzinger

1/8/19

Rich Fatzinger, PSU-LV athletic director, commented on why he decided to support students with a scholarship donation.

Application deadline approaching for 2019-20 Administrative Fellows Program

1/8/19

Applications are being sought for the Administrative Fellows Program for 2019-20. Mentors for the 2019-20 academic year will be Eric Barron, Penn State president; Nicholas Jones, executive vice president and provost; and Zack Moore, vice president for Government and Community Relations. The deadline to apply is Jan. 25.

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1958 forestry class donates over $100K for Open Doors Scholarship

1/4/19

Twelve members of the Forestry Class of 1958 recently celebrated their 60th reunion at the Mont Alto campus. Besides reconnecting with each other and the campus, their time together also resulted in a group gift of $34,233 that, thanks to a University match, transformed into a $102,669 Open Doors Scholarship to support Mont Alto students who are facing financial hardships and are at risk of not completing their degrees.

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Dr. Barron emphasizes University's student entrepreneurship focus

1/4/19

Penn State President Eric J. Barron wrote an op-ed article last week for The Conversation about the emerging trend of student entrepreneurs leveraging resources on college campuses across the country and the importance of universities building support for these initiatives.

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Fourth cycle of proposals sought for strategic initiative seed grant funding

1/2/19

The due date for proposals for the fourth cycle of RFP submissions for Strategic Plan seed grants has been extended to Feb. 18. Penn State community members, including faculty, staff and students, are invited to submit ideas for pilot projects that are aimed at supporting the University’s strategic plan to advance innovation, research, learning and engagement at the University and beyond.

Search underway for new dean of the College of Arts and Architecture

12/21/18

Penn State has launched a national search for the next dean of the College of Arts and Architecture. Hari Osofsky, dean of Penn State Law and the Penn State School of International Affairs, is chairing the search committee. Barbara Korner, who has led the college since 2007, announced in March that she will retire as dean on June 30, 2019.

Trust administrators with Chancellor McBride and Director of Development Jean Wolf.

Palumbo Charitable Trust Open Doors Scholarship generates a half million dollars

12/20/18

The A.J. and Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust has given $150,000 to establish an Open Doors Scholarship at Penn State DuBois. Having made their initial gift before June 30, 2018, the trust took advantage of the unprecedented 2:1 matching opportunity that was available with the Open Doors Scholarship Program. This means the University matched the Palumbo gift with an additional $300,000, creating a full $450,000 endowment.

Chancellor M. Scott McBride, left, with DEF President Craig Ball.

DuBois Educational Foundation establishes Open Doors Scholarship

12/20/18

With a $70,000 gift, the DuBois Educational Foundation (DEF) has established the DuBois Educational Foundation Open Doors Scholarship at Penn State DuBois. As part of the recently concluded Open Doors Scholarship Program, Penn State has made a 2:1 matching contribution to the DEF gift, creating a $210,000 endowment.

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