On Aug. 11, I joined the majority of Big Ten presidents and chancellors in postponing all fall sports. The decision required a great deal of discussion and consultation with experts. The key factor in the decision was whether we could ensure the health and safety of...

Please join us for a series of livestream sessions to answer your questions.   We know, of course, the coronavirus has changed the world and created a great deal of concern and anxiety, whether financial or safety related, as well as wondering how it may impact...

At the end of last semester, I wrote about the rise of empathy among Penn State students, wondering if this is “a pivotal moment in turbulent times.” I had no idea of the turbulent times that would be upon us a few short months after I typed those words … or how our...

Last week I taught my first class on Zoom, attended my first entirely virtual University Faculty Senate meeting, announced that classes will continue remotely through the semester, and determined, based on CDC recommendations, that graduation will be postponed — sadly...