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Penn State Board Honors Eight With Distinguished Alumni Award

Community & EntertainmentThe Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a Penn State graduate by the Board of Trustees. Here's a look at the eight recipients for this year and their backgrounds.

Moody’s Cites ‘Excellent Strategic Position’ in Upgrading Penn State Credit Rating

Community & EntertainmentMoody's Investor Services has recognized Penn State's "excellent strategic position," upgrading the university's credit rating. The credit rating firm gave Penn State a strong report, upgrading it to a Aa1 credit rating with a stable outlook on Feb. 26, one step up from last year.

Penn State Board Approves $151 Million in Projects, Strategic Plan

Community & EntertainmentThe trustees powered through a packed agenda as always, voting on construction projects, passing the long-awaited strategic plan, and hearing some good news about the university's credit.

Sandy Barbour Seeks Support to Sell Alcohol at Athletic Facilities

Community & Entertainment"For a variety of different factors, what we are seeking is support for acquisition of liquor licenses in order to serve and/or sell alcoholic beverages in Penn State intercollegiate athletic facilities under certain conditions," Barbour said.

Committee Votes For Recreational Facility Security, Increased Room and Board

Community & EntertainmentThe Penn State trustees' Committee on Finance and Capital Planning held a brief public session this morning in Hershey, rapidly approving a number of construction projects. Among the approved action items included controversial upgrades to security at three recreational facilities.

UPDATE: Josef Blunschi Fatally Struck by Vehicle on Park Avenue

Community & EntertainmentA 66-year-old man was struck by a vehicle and killed on East Park Avenue last night. The man, who was crossing the street when the car hit him, was transported to Mt. Nittany Medical Center and later pronounced dead.