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.
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.
Undergraduate student Charlie Keller-Golden tragically lost his immediate family members by his senior year of high school and was taken in by a family who lives near Penn State’s York campus. Charlie enrolled at that campus, where he was immediately connected with the University’s Fostering Lions Program. The program expands access to education and provides proactive and comprehensive support for foster youth at Penn State. Charlie said the Fostering Lions Program and community support helps him to be his best as he pursues a degree and career in cybersecurity.
Lawrence Williams, a Penn State York student and member of the Graham Fellows Program for Entrepreneurial Leadership, shares about his time and experience at Penn State York.
Jayda Simmons, a Penn State York student and volleyball player, was a contestant in the half-court shot competition at the Penn State York vs. Penn State Scranton game on Tuesday, Feb. 20, where she won a 65-inch television.
Ryan Dellinger, a Penn State York student in the Graham Fellows Program for Entrepreneurial Leadership, discusses his internship with Precision Custom Components.