Tag: Penn State

Penn State’s College of Nursing Receives Historic $27M Gift

Penn State’s College of Nursing has received a pledged gift of $27.125 million from Ross and Carol Nese, longtime supporters of the college. It is the largest gift ever given to the College of Nursing and the second-largest single commitment to an academic unit in Penn State’s history. In honor of the Neses’ “landmark commitment,” […]

July 16, 2021

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$1.5M Grant To Train Next Generation of Equity in Education Researchers

A $1.5 million “Pathways to Training” grant from the Institute for Education Sciences (IES) is striving to mold students into education researchers who could improve the “schooling experiences and academic attainment” of Black and Latino students from pre-K all the way through university. “This program is designed to prepare the next generation of critical education […]

June 17, 2021

Former Penn State President Begins Serving Two-Month Jail Sentence

Former Penn State President Dr. Graham Spanier has reported to jail early to begin serving his sentence for child endangerment related to the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal, 6 ABC reported. According to an online inmate locator, Spanier is in custody at Centre County Correctional Facility. Spanier was charged in 2012 and convicted in […]

June 10, 2021

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Penn State President Voices Support for Black Faculty Who Reported Hate Crime

Penn State President Dr. Eric Barron voiced support Tuesday for two Black faculty who reported a hate crime at their home, Centre Daily Times reported. The faculty told police they found a rope hanging from a tree Monday and felt it was placed there to harass them, Patton Township police Chief Tyler Jolley said. However, […]

April 29, 2021

Penn State U Commits $10 Million to Match Diversity Scholarships

Pennsylvania State University has made a $10 million commitment to scholarships that will support diversity across the institution. The funds will primarily be used to match new scholarships created by the university’s alumni and friends with gifts of $25,000 or more. The initiative is called the Educational Equity Matching Program and the scholarships will “enhance […]

June 30, 2020

Del Pilar Works to Give Underrepresented Students Voice in Higher Ed

As the vice president of higher education policy and practice at The Education Trust, Dr. Wil Del Pilar brings to the job years of experience in research and policy.

January 21, 2018

As Protestors Rally at University of Florida, Penn State Hopes to Steer Clear

As protesters circled the University of Florida auditorium where White nationalist Richard Spencer spoke Thursday, Penn State decided to avoid this scenario altogether.

October 19, 2017

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Penn State Suspends Frat After Student Found Unconscious

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State has suspended a fraternity after a student suspected of drinking there was found unconscious and hospitalized. University spokeswoman Lisa Powers says the Office of Student council is investigating Delta Tau Delta’s possible involvement. The Associated Press could not immediately reach the fraternity for comment Wednesday. The frat is on […]

October 4, 2017

Penn State Pre-med Sues Over Probe of Sex Misconduct Claim

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — A Penn State pre-med student claims in a federal lawsuit that his lifelong goal of being a physician was ended by what he calls an unfair investigation into allegations he sexually abused a female student. The California student identified only as John Doe says in a federal complaint filed last week […]

August 1, 2017

Guillermo: Ex-Penn State President’s Conviction a Teachable Moment

When it comes to sexual abuse, or anything sexual that smacks of criminality, you report it to police. You don’t cover it up. You don’t think of the institution you represent first.

March 26, 2017

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