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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.

Penn State president Eric Barron (center) on stage.

Barron discusses Greek life reform as part of New York Times forum

6/1/18

Penn State President Eric Barron discussed national challenges and reform efforts related to hazing and Greek life on May 31, as part of the New York Times Higher Ed Leaders Forum. Barron joined author and Bloomberg reporter John Hechinger on the panel, which was moderated by Stephanie Saul, investigative reporter for the New York Times. Barron emphasized the critical need for a coordinated, national effort among universities and communities to increase student safety, reduce dangerous behaviors and hold Greek-letter organizations accountable.

The Old Main bell

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.

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.

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.

President Barron addressed Berks community leaders.

Penn State President Barron hosts economic development luncheon

4/5/18

Penn State University President Eric J. Barron visited with Berks County community leaders to discuss the role of Penn State Berks in economic development. He focused on the success of student entrepreneurs through the Invent Penn State initiative. The luncheon was held on March 16, at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading.

Mont Alto LaunchBox Ribbon-Cutting

Ribbon-cutting dedicates the Mont Alto LaunchBox

4/4/18

On April 3, Penn State President Eric J. Barron and Penn State Mont Alto Chancellor Francis K. Achampong were joined by other Penn State administrators and local community leaders for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Mont Alto LaunchBox ― a business incubator funded by the Invent Penn State initiative.

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