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Penn State names members of new Greek-life Response Team

6/11/17

Penn State President Eric. J. Barron today (June 11) appointed membership of a new Greek-life Response Team, including key University leaders who are responsible for bringing the details of the new Greek-letter community critical measures to fruition, and measuring the effectiveness of each on the community.

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Penn State backs open letter to support Paris climate agreement

6/6/17

Penn State has signed an open letter to the international community that affirms the University's commitment to support efforts to meet the targets of the Paris Agreement to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Penn State President Eric Barron is one of more than 180 college and university presidents and chancellors, along with governors, city leaders and business heads, who signed the pledge.

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Barron to welcome immigration law expert during next WPSU’s 'Digging Deeper'

3/27/17

Penn State President Eric J. Barron will welcome Penn State Law's Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia for an in-depth discussion on U.S. immigration policy and the potential impact of President Donald Trump’s executive orders during the next episode of WPSU Penn State’s “Digging Deeper.” The show will air at 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. April 2 on WPSU-TV.

Penn State leadership addresses federal budget blueprint proposal

3/17/17

Penn State’s leadership weighed in today (March 17) following the release of the White House’s 2018 budget blueprint, which among other things calls for significant reductions in federal aid to low-income students and critical research grant funding that drives innovation and economic activity. Penn State’s Office of Government and Community Relations, and other leaders, are in touch with Pennsylvania’s Congressional delegation as debate on the budget begins.

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Pennsylvania winemaking to be discussed during WPSU’s 'Digging Deeper'

3/17/17

Penn State President Eric J. Barron will welcome a pair of University experts to discuss Pennsylvania winemaking and the fundamentals of grape growing during the next episode of WPSU Penn State’s “Digging Deeper.” The show will air at 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. on March 26 on WPSU-TV.

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University reaffirms support and protections for transgender Penn Staters

3/1/17

In light of the recent change in federal policy on the rights of transgender students to use facilities corresponding with their gender identity, Penn State reaffirmed its commitment to nondiscrimination today (March 1). The University’s long-standing policies protecting the rights of individuals and prohibiting gender-based discrimination have not changed.

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Experience two Penn State events in Washington, D.C.

2/14/17

Attention, Penn Staters in Washington, D.C.: The Penn State Alumni Association invites you to a pair of events in your backyard next month. The 11th annual Penn State President’s Concert — featuring talented performers from the University’s School of Music — will take place on March 16, while a City Lights event is planned in the nation’s capital on March 23.

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