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Penn State University, also known as University Park or Penn State main campus, is surrounded by the borough of State College, PA. Penn State is a member of the Big Ten Conference and was founded in 1855. PSU has grown into a world class learning and research institution. The Penn State campus covers 5,448 acres and is the epicenter for 40,500 PSU students, 3,000 faculty and 13,000 other employees. This Penn State page from StateCollege.com will be our hub for all things Nittany Lions.
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Gary Brandeis Puts ‘Heart and Soul’ Into Nittany Lion Inn, Penn Stater Updates
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Gary Brandeis, founder and chief executive officer of the Scholar Hotel Group, is a seasoned veteran of the hospitality business. But as a Penn State alumnus, renovating and reopening the Nittany Lion Inn hit differently for him.
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Man Accused of Selling Cocaine Out of State College Fraternity House
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Police on Friday arrested a Pittsburgh man accused of selling cocaine and other drugs out of his room at a State College fraternity house. Thomas M. Robinson, 22, is facing […]
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Penn State Fraternity Accused of Hazing, Suspended Until at Least 2028
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A Penn State fraternity chapter has been suspended for more than three years after a university investigation found it hazed new members. Pi Delta Psi’s Tau chapter was suspended effective […]
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Penn State Union Raises Concerns Over University Plan to Partner With Private Developer on Housing Project
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Penn State’s plan to partner with a private developer on a new campus housing project is drawing criticism and concern from the union representing 2,500 technical service employees at the […]
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An Average Trustees Meeting Costs Penn State $52,100, a Major Drop Compared to Recent Years
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Penn State kept its pledge to reduce the meeting costs of its 36-member board, but each gathering still totals tens of thousands of dollars.
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Penn State Trustees Pass Almost 85% of Measures Without a Single Dissenting Vote
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When Penn State University’s administration brings a proposal to its governing board, the item is all but assured to pass, a Spotlight PA analysis found.
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Great PA News Quiz: Shapiro Official Resigns, Law School Consolidation and Deer Season
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In this week’s news quiz: The status of the Senate recount, grad student unionization and a beloved Pennsylvania pie.
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Penn State Enters Agreement for Water Contamination Cleanup Around State College Regional Airport After 5-Year DEP Investigation
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After a five-year investigation into groundwater contamination around State College Regional Airport, Penn State is about to take responsibility for an overall clean-up plan and ensuring nearly 40 homes with […]
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Penn State Trustees Rarely Discuss Key Issues Before Voting — Unless They’re Related to Athletics or Rules for Members
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Some items before the Penn State Board of Trustees — such as the $9.9 billion budget or building projects — often pass with no or limited discussion, a Spotlight PA analysis found.
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Penn State Gets American Bar Association Approval for Reunification of Law Schools
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Penn State has taken a major step toward reuniting its two separately accredited law schools into one. The American Bar Association’s Section of Legal Education has given conditional approval for the […]