Mark Scolforo, Associated PressStudentsProsecutor: Charges Likely in Deadly Fall at Penn State FratHARRISBURG, Pa. — The investigation into the February death of a Penn State University fraternity pledge who fell down stairs is likely to result in charges against several people for “conduct surrounding the death of another person,” a prosecutor says in a new court filing. Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller said Friday the […]April 30, 2017HealthPenn State Launches New Research Effort to Help Abused KidsHARRISBURG, Pa. — A new research program at Penn State is aiming to improve the health of neglected and abused kids and to test a new way to screen children for head injuries. The university said Tuesday it will be establishing the Center for Healthy Children at its main campus. The initiative is supported by […]April 18, 2017StudentsPenn State Bans Frat Where Student was Fatally InjuredPenn State University on Thursday permanently banned a fraternity where a pledge was fatally injured last month and announced additional steps to curb underage drinking throughout the university system. The university revoked its recognition of the school’s chapter of Beta Theta Pi after it said an investigation found “a persistent pattern” of excessive and forced […]March 30, 2017Leadership & PolicyPenn State Ex-officials Seek Appeal as Criminal Trial NearsHARRISBURG, Pa. — Three former Penn State administrators facing child endangerment charges for their handling of the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal want permission to pursue an appeal with about a month left before trial. Former President Graham Spanier, former Vice President Gary Schultz and former Athletic Director Tim Curley filed nearly identical requests this […]February 15, 2017StudentsPenn State Survey Finds Sexual Misconduct is CommonSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. — A survey of sexual misconduct at Penn State’s main campus found that more than three-quarters of undergraduate women have experienced offensive or harassing behavior from other students, university officials announced Wednesday. The Penn State Sexual Misconduct Climate Survey was completed in fall 2015 by nearly 3,000 of the campus’ approximately 40,000 […]April 13, 2016SportsBucknell University Expels 3 for Racist Radio BroadcastBucknell University says it has expelled three students over a school radio broadcast in which they made racist comments and used a slur.March 31, 2015StudentsPenn State President Says Fraternity System May Need ReviewPenn State’s president has told the university community an investigation into the Facebook posting of nude photographs by a now-suspended fraternity could lead to a re-evaluation of the overall fraternity system.March 19, 2015StudentsPenn State Frat Suspended for Year Over Nude Facebook PicsA former member of Kappa Delta Rho at the State College campus tipped police off to the page, telling them that it had been used by members to share photos of “unsuspecting victims, drug sales and hazing.”March 17, 2015StudentsNCAA Lifts Penn State’s Postseason BanThe NCAA on Monday lifted the on-the-field sanctions placed on the Penn State football team for the Jerry Sandusky scandal, including immediately eliminating the postseason ban and restoring scholarships.September 8, 2014Community CollegesPa. Universities Will be Permitted to Leave State System Under New ProposalSome Pennsylvania state lawmakers want state-owned universities to be able to leave the 14-member State System so the schools can better cope with enrollment trends and financial pressures.March 11, 2014Previous PagePage 2 of 4Next Page
