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Barron blog discusses Penn State’s year-round commitment to those who serve

11/11/18

On Veterans Day, Penn State President Eric Barron thanks past and current military members and discusses the University’s longstanding commitment to service members and their families. Along with year-round educational resources and support, Penn State hosts a Military Appreciation Week each fall, featuring the largest military appreciation events in the Big Ten. The seventh annual Military Appreciation Week culminates today (Nov. 12) with a Veterans Day Ceremony on Old Main lawn from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. honoring the service and sacrifice of all who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Barron outlines Commonwealth Campuses' importance in modern land-grant mission

11/9/18

Along with educational innovation, research and service, Penn State ’s 19 undergraduate Commonwealth Campuses play a vital role in making Penn State a modern land-grant university, according to University President Eric J. Barron.

Barron named to Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics

10/29/18

Penn State President Eric J. Barron has been named to the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics, an independent body focused on promoting reforms that support and strengthen the educational mission of college sports.

University reaffirms support, protections for transgender Penn Staters

10/27/18

As members of the Penn State community have expressed concerns about the national climate for transgender individuals, the University remains unconditionally focused on preserving an atmosphere free from discrimination and violence for everyone on campus.

Penn State trustee's gifts to create ag sci professorship, medical scholarship

10/2/18

During a Sept. 30 ceremony held at the residence of Penn State President Eric Barron, Penn State trustee Keith E. Masser and his wife, Helen E. Masser, signed documents to create a professorship in the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences and a scholarship in the Penn State College of Medicine.

President Barron unveils vision of ‘One Penn State 2025’ for trustees

9/14/18

By 2025, Penn State President Eric Barron said he envisions the University as a leader among higher education institutions in its focus on student success and lifelong engagement — from the time students apply to Penn State through graduation and throughout their lives. Describing it as a “transformational experience,” Barron shared his vision for “One Penn State 2025,” a new guiding framework for University-wide educational innovation, in a presentation to the Board of Trustees at its Friday (Sept. 14) meeting.

Student entrepreneurship at core of newly released policy blueprint

9/5/18

Penn State President Eric J. Barron on Sept. 5 presented a new policy blueprint for how public universities and the federal government can strengthen their partnership to build a modern workforce that meets the evolving needs of employers and collaborate on innovation, while also becoming more effective partners with their communities to address local problems, and foster opportunity and economic mobility.

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Tom and Mary Ellen Litzinger create $1.2 million endowment for Shaver's Creek

9/4/18

Mary Ellen and Tom Litzinger have established the $1.2 million Mary Ellen and Thomas A. Litzinger Endowment at Shaver’s Creek through a bequest to ensure educational opportunities and a sustainable future for Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center at Penn State.

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

Barron, other college leaders discuss higher education affordability

8/29/18

Penn State President Eric Barron was joined by leaders at two other universities in an article exploring affordability in higher education. The story, published in The Conversation, can be read in its entirety at http://theconversation.com/making-college-more-affordable-98284.

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Damon Sims reflects on meaningful change in Greek life at Penn State

8/27/18

This week, President Barron invited Damon Sims, vice president for Student Affairs, to share his thoughts on the progress the University has made to refocus Greek-letter organizations on safety at Penn State and across the nation.

Barron blog discusses diversity, inclusion efforts with students

8/20/18

As the academic year gets underway, Penn State President Eric Barron discusses ways the campus community can help to foster respect and meaningful dialogue across the University, to make all feel welcomed and safe at Penn State.

President's Commissions for Equity now accepting appointment nominations

6/27/18

The Commission for Women, the Commission on Racial/Ethnic Diversity, and the Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Equity are accepting appointment nominations through July 16.

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Penn State statement on Supreme Court decision upholding Trump travel ban

6/26/18

Penn State issued a statement on the Supreme Court's June 26 decision to uphold the Trump administration's travel restrictions for people from certain countries to the United States.

Penn State's funding increases 3 percent as General Assembly passes state budget

6/22/18

Penn State’s 2018-19 general support appropriation increased by 3 percent — or roughly $6.9 million — as the University’s non-preferred appropriations bill today (June 22) passed the General Assembly and was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf as part of Pennsylvania’s $32.7 billion budget package.

University support grows for national fraternity and sorority safety efforts

6/15/18

A growing number of public university presidents and chancellors indicated broad support for new collective action to make fraternity and sorority systems safer across the country. The efforts, prompted by growing national concern over hazing, sexual assault and alcohol misuse within these groups, could eventually be adopted by hundreds of universities.

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Barron blog discusses Penn State’s year-round commitment to those who serve

Barron outlines Commonwealth Campuses' importance in modern land-grant mission

Barron named to Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics

University reaffirms support, protections for transgender Penn Staters

Penn State trustee's gifts to create ag sci professorship, medical scholarship

President Barron unveils vision of ‘One Penn State 2025’ for trustees

Student entrepreneurship at core of newly released policy blueprint

Tom and Mary Ellen Litzinger create $1.2 million endowment for Shaver's Creek

Barron, other college leaders discuss higher education affordability

Damon Sims reflects on meaningful change in Greek life at Penn State

Barron blog discusses diversity, inclusion efforts with students

President's Commissions for Equity now accepting appointment nominations

Penn State statement on Supreme Court decision upholding Trump travel ban

Penn State's funding increases 3 percent as General Assembly passes state budget

University support grows for national fraternity and sorority safety efforts

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