In the face of severe financial impacts to the University brought on by the global coronavirus pandemic, on April 23 Penn State President Eric J. Barron announced some salary adjustments; a 3% across-the-board cut to university budgets in the next fiscal year; and his intention to work with the Board of Trustees to freeze tuition for the 2020-21 academic year to limit student costs.
The Penn State alumni family grew by more than 15,000 this past weekend as the University recognized its spring 2020 graduates in a livestreamed commencement ceremony, which took place on Saturday, May 9.
A message from Penn State President Eric Barron on ‘Back to State’ plans, which call for flexible, adaptable schedule with classes and activities converting to remote delivery on Nov. 20.
Penn State is providing guidance on the use of personal protective equipment in the classroom and on campus for the safety of our instructors, staff and students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Jones, chancellor and chief academic officer, welcomes students to campus and encourages them to take advantage of the many opportunities made available to them as Penn Staters.