Blue and White Luncheon Recap
6/1/18
Penn State Lehigh Valley officially launched 'A Greater Penn State' campaign locally. PPL CEO Bill Spence hosted the Blue & White luncheon and announced a personal gift to the campaign on May 23.
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Lehigh Valley campus officially launches ‘A Greater Penn State’ campaign locally
6/1/18
PPL CEO Bill Spence hosted the Blue & White luncheon on May 23 at the PPL Center, and announced a personal gift to the campaign
Ann Scott named vice chair of Penn State Behrend Council of Fellows
6/1/18
Ann Scott, community outreach manager for Erie Insurance Group, has been named vice chair of the board of directors of the Penn State Behrend Council of Fellows. The council advises Chancellor Ralph Ford and other campus leaders on issues related to economic development and regional need.
National action needed for sustained change in fraternity and sorority life
5/31/18
In a Washington Post op-ed, Eric Barron, president of Penn State, and Jim Piazza, father of Timothy Piazza, have called for nationwide action to end hazing in fraternity and sorority life and for the creation of a national database to put a spotlight on what’s happening inside many Greek-letter organizations.
President announces results of 2017 Values and Culture Survey
5/30/18
Penn State President Eric Barron shares the results of the 2017 Penn State Values and Culture Survey, which follows an inaugural effort in 2013 to gauge the University's strengths and values.
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.
Hold your quarter horses: Donors create equine legacy at Penn State
5/30/18
Penn State's Equine Science Program recently received "Red, White N Good,” a quarter horse stallion valued at $130,000, from Craig and Becky Bailey, of Bailey Farm in Ohio.
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/.
Alumni and supporters kick up their heels during Mont Alto campaign kick off
5/29/18
A western-themed event on May 19 at the Mont Alto campus officially kicked off the campus' efforts in “A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence," the University's current fundraising campaign.
Student Affairs staff participate in a day of community service
5/29/18
Student Affairs staff participated in a day of service on Monday, May 14, 2018. Student Affairs staff had their choice of service at a variety of places around the community, including the Arboretum, Centre Furnace Mansion, OPP landscaping, Student Farm, and Trash to Treasure.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.