When Penn State’s first president Evan Pugh arrived in State College, he found a dire situation: an unfinished Old Main, a carpenters’ shanty for a dining hall, and living quarters without a bath or toilet accommodation. He immediately hit the road for Harrisburg. His...

We begin our semester and a new year on a day devoted to honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He is one of my personal heroes. He is a powerful inspiration to all who challenge social injustice. Sadly, our nation and University face significant...

In a year that has been fraught with unprecedented challenges, it’s more important than ever to acknowledge the service of those who preserve the liberties and freedom we hold dear. On behalf of everyone at Penn State, thank you to the individuals and...

Debates about higher education in the public sphere often lose sight of a key part of the narrative — our top research institutions have always risen to the challenge of meeting society’s greatest needs. Today is no different. In fact, while devastating, the novel...