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Eric and Molly Barron announce gifts to 'A Greater Penn State' campaign

5/22/18

Penn State President Eric Barron and his wife, Molly Barron, are advancing the University’s current fundraising campaign, “A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence,” not only through their vision for Penn State’s future, but also as donors themselves.

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.

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Penn State President Barron receives contract extension for three more years

5/4/18

Penn State’s Board of Trustees today (May 4) voted to extend University President Eric J. Barron’s contract through June 30, 2022.

President Barron awards military honor cords at special Beaver Stadium ceremony

5/3/18

Twenty-eight students were bestowed military honor cords in recognition of their military service at a special ceremony held Thursday afternoon, May 3, at the Mount Nittany Club in Beaver Stadium.

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.

National conference on fraternities and sororities fueled by shared challenges

4/24/18

College and university leaders met this week to examine fraternity and sorority life, with a focus on dangerous behaviors that include hazing and binge drinking. This meeting is the first step in an ongoing conversation to identify meaningful solutions to create transformational change.

Barron discusses key trends, challenges in higher education

4/13/18

During an address titled “Key Trends, Key Decisions,” Penn State President Eric Barron examined shifting student and faculty demographics, as well as trends impacting finances and research in higher education.

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.

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.

President shares message on anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s death

4/4/18

Penn State President Eric Barron has shared a message with the Penn State community on the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s death.

Technology's impact on education to be discussed during Barron's WPSU show

3/29/18

President Eric J. Barron will discuss the Penn State Symposium for Teaching and Learning with Technology and its Open Innovation Challenge during the next episode of WPSU’s “Digging Deeper” at 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. April 1 on WPSU-TV.

An exterior photo of the State Capitol Building in Harrisburg

Penn State president addresses Pa. Senate Appropriations Committee

2/27/18

Penn State President Eric Barron emphasized the importance of Pennsylvania’s continued investment in higher education during a public hearing with state lawmakers on Tuesday.

Conrad Tucker grabs a virtual building block that exhibits similar physical real world properties such as gravity, color, rigidity, etc.

Barron highlights transformative experiences through digital innovation

2/23/18

Penn State President Eric J. Barron outlined the University’s progress creating transformative experiences for students through digital innovation to the Board of Trustees at its Friday (Feb. 23) meeting at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center.

Barron to discuss new Liberal Arts seminar on next 'Digging Deeper' on Feb. 11

2/7/18

A new seminar that explores how the cultural innovations and political and social developments from 1968 shaped America, and how they draw parallels to today, will be discussed during the next episode of Penn State President Eric J. Barron’s monthly TV show, on Sunday, Feb. 11.

University awards $200,000 in Invent Penn State seed grants to four campuses

2/5/18

Penn State announced $200,000 in new seed grant funding as part of the University's Invent Penn State Initiative. The four campuses receiving grants — Beaver, DuBois, Greater Allegheny and Hazleton — bring to 21 the number of Innovation Hubs across the Commonwealth.

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Eric and Molly Barron announce gifts to 'A Greater Penn State' campaign

Barron outlines framework for measuring excellence across strategic plan

Penn State President Barron receives contract extension for three more years

President Barron awards military honor cords at special Beaver Stadium ceremony

President's Commissions for Equity to realign as advisory bodies

National conference on fraternities and sororities fueled by shared challenges

Barron discusses key trends, challenges in higher education

Penn State President Barron hosts economic development luncheon

Ribbon-cutting dedicates the Mont Alto LaunchBox

President shares message on anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s death

Technology's impact on education to be discussed during Barron's WPSU show

Penn State president addresses Pa. Senate Appropriations Committee

Barron highlights transformative experiences through digital innovation

Barron to discuss new Liberal Arts seminar on next 'Digging Deeper' on Feb. 11

University awards $200,000 in Invent Penn State seed grants to four campuses

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