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Penn State President Eric Barron in front of Old Main on April 22, 2016.

Barron outlines framework for measuring excellence across strategic plan

5/4/18

Penn State President Eric J. Barron outlined the University’s framework for measuring institutional excellence to the Board of Trustees at its Friday (May 4) meeting. Barron noted that the University continues to make significant progress when taking into account a variety of institutional metrics, such as enrollments, fundraising, and rankings, as well as each of the six foundations of Penn State’s Strategic Plan.

Penn State men's basketball coach Patrick Chambers cuts down the net after winning the 2018 National Invitation Tournament title

Committee approves contract extension for Chambers

5/3/18

The Penn State Board of Trustees’ compensation committee today (May 3) approved a contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Patrick Chambers through the 2021-22 season.  The extension is subject to definitive documentation that is mutually agreed to and signed by both parties.

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Trustees discuss importance of arts and humanities at Penn State

5/3/18

The deans of the colleges of Arts and Architecture and the Liberal Arts discussed one of the thematic priorities of Penn State's strategic plan during a meeting today (May 3) of the Board of Trustees’ Governance and Long-Range Planning Committee.

Committee recommends budget and partner for financial system implementation

5/3/18

As one of Penn State’s major internal software systems approaches the end of its useful lifespan, the Board of Trustees Committee on Finance, Business and Capital Planning today (May 3) voted to recommend a project budget and consulting partner for implementing a new, state-of-the-art financial system.

Six people – three women and three men – stand behind a green ribbon which they hold while posing for a photo. They are outside, with garden plots and grass in the background.

Hershey Community Garden adds 100 plots

5/2/18

Penn State Health leaders joined Hershey Entertainment & Resorts and other Hershey organizations to celebrate the grand opening of Phase II of the Hershey Community Garden.

Penn State Scranton mark

Penn State Scranton: Northeast campus name change becomes official

5/1/18

Penn State's presence in northeast Pennsylvania has now taken on a new name — Penn State Scranton. Approved by the University's Board of Trustees last July, the name change is intended to more accurately describe the campus' service area, as well as more correctly reflect the 21st-century mission of the campus and the significant role Penn State has in the region.

President's Commissions for Equity to realign as advisory bodies

5/1/18

The President’s Commissions for Equity at Penn State will see changes to their activities and memberships to better reflect their original charges as advisory bodies. Beginning this summer, the commissions will refocus their work as advisory bodies to the president and President’s Council to address specific equity-related topics that support the University's Strategic Plan.

College of Health and Human Development alumni establish Open Doors Scholarships

5/1/18

Several current and former members of the College of Health and Human Development Alumni Society Board have established new scholarships as part of Penn State’s Open Doors Scholarship Program, a component of “A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence,” the University’s current fundraising campaign.

Navy ROTC color guard

Penn State's Military Appreciation website gets new address

5/1/18

Penn State’s Military Appreciation website has moved to militaryappreciation.psu.edu. The site is home to information for students, faculty, staff and community members about military appreciation events at the University, as well as resources for Penn State service members and veterans.

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