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University releases 2017 Values and Culture Survey results

5/30/18

In fall 2017, Penn State conducted a second Values and Culture Survey, which followed up an initial survey performed in 2013. The recent results show a continued strong connection to the University and academic life for members of the Penn State community, as well as significant improvements in areas indicating a strengthening ethical culture. There are also remaining challenges related to reporting wrongdoing.

Trustees committee to meet via conference call on June 1

5/29/18

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Audit and Risk will hold an off-cycle meeting via conference call at 10 a.m. on June 1. The meeting will be audio streamed at wpsu.org/trustees/.

Thomas B. Hagen laughs during remarks at the Glenhill Appreciation Dinner

Behrend Medallion presented to Thomas B. Hagen

5/25/18

The Behrend Medallion, Penn State Behrend’s foremost recognition of an individual who has brought honor to his or her profession and community, was presented to Thomas B. Hagen, chairman of the board of Erie Insurance Group, at the Glenhill Appreciation Dinner at Penn State Behrend on May 23. The college's last four leaders attended the event.

Michael Starsinic and Susan Sinnott

Driven to advance polymer industry, alumnus gives through time, scholarships

5/24/18

Michael Starsinic credits the real-world experiences in the plastics industry that faculty members brought into the classroom in the late 1970s. Now, through scholarships and mentoring, he's dedicated to giving students the same experience and to advancing interest in a field that's been so rewarding to him.

David Christiansen

University leader David Christiansen appointed chancellor of Penn State York

5/24/18

David Christiansen, associate vice president for Commonwealth Campuses and senior associate dean for academic programs, has been named chancellor of Penn State York, effective Aug. 1. Following a national search, Christiansen was selected to succeed David W. Chown, who will retire in August as the campus chancellor, after five years serving in the role.

Open Doors Scholarship donors Dan and Donna Kohlhepp.

Sell-Kohlhepp Open Doors Scholarship established at Penn State DuBois

5/24/18

Dan and Donna Kohlhepp have made a $60,000 gift to establish the Sell-Kohlhepp Open Doors Scholarship, honoring both the Kohlhepp family, as well as Donna's family, the Sells. The Open Doors Scholarship Program has generated nearly $2 million for student scholarships at Penn State DuBois so far. This unprecedented giving opportunity runs in its current form through June 30, offering the 2:1 match to donors who make a minimum $30,000 pledge, payable over five years.

Frank Guadagnino

Frank Guadagnino named vice president for administration

5/23/18

Frank T. Guadagnino, associate general counsel at Penn State, has been named the University’s new vice president for administration, effective July 1. Guadagnino succeeds Tom Poole, who will be assisting with the transition as part of his phased retirement from the University on June 30.

Proposals sought for strategic initiative seed grant funding

5/21/18

Penn State community members, including faculty and staff, are invited to submit ideas for pilot projects that are aimed at fulfilling the mission of the strategic plan to advance innovation, research, learning and engagement at the University and beyond. Proposals for the third cycle for RFP submissions for the Strategic Plan are due by Sept. 4 and the application form will open on July 1.

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