Eric Barron

Many people gathered by the steps in front of Old Main at Penn State University to stand in solidarity with Ukraine. Chanting, singing and speeches all occurred during the rally on Mar. 4.

Penn State community shows support for Ukraine at a rally on the steps of Old Main

Deitric Murphy

The PSU Ukrainian Society held its second rally within the past week in support of Ukraine.

Education

Penn State Faculty Call For More Input In Picking Next President

Min Xian

Penn State faculty members are calling for more input from professors, students and staff in picking the next president of the university to replace Eric…

Penn State football coach James Franklin speaks to reporters about the importance of COVID-19 vaccines. Penn State president Eric Barron, freshman football player Theo Johnson and Governor Tom Wolf (seated, L to R) also spoke at the event.

Medicine and Health

Governor, Barron And Franklin Say A Full PSU Beaver Stadium May Be Possible With Enough Vaccinations

Emily Reddy

Governor Tom Wolf, Penn State President Eric Barron and Nittany Lions football coach James Franklin spoke together at the Pegula Ice Arena Wednesday,…

Education

President Eric Barron Answers Question From Employees About COVID-19 Plans

Shortly after Governor Tom Wolf announced the new outline for vaccine distribution in Pennsylvania, Penn State President Eric Barron addressed…

Education

Penn State Looking To Grow Its Role As An 'Energy University'

Anne Danahy

Penn State President Eric Barron said he’s looking forward to environmental issues getting more attention — and possibly funding — under President-elect…

Penn State president Eric Barron speaks during Wednesday's town hall.

Penn State President Barron Hosts Town Hall About Racism, Bias On Campus

Penn State president Eric Barron hosted a virtual town hall Wednesday to discuss racism, bias and community safety within the university. Two groups…

In this file photo from Sept. 15, 2020, Penn State President Eric Barron talks about the university's coronavirus mitigation work during a virtual board of trustees meeting.

Education

Penn State President Barron Answers Questions About University's Coronavirus Plan For Spring

Penn State President Eric Barron hosted a virtual seminar on Thursday for faculty and staff to ask questions about the university's approach to the…

Education

Penn State Leaders On Fall Plans: Nittany Lion Inn As Isolation Facility, Not Packing Beaver Stadium

Anne Danahy

Penn State plans to convert the Nittany Lion Inn into an isolation residence for students who have or have been exposed to COVID-19, and football fans…

Education

Penn State Leaders Developing Plans For Fall Return, With Final Decision To Come

Anne Danahy

Penn State is still aiming to bring students back to its campuses in the fall, and is coming up with plans for how to do that safely. That was one of the…

Education

Penn State Will Announce Plans For Fall Semester By June 15

Anne Danahy

Penn State leaders say they will announce plans for the fall semester and whether students will return for in-person classes by June 15.“We’re always…