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September 15, 2022 | 5:00 AM

Regular private meetings among top Penn State trustees may be violating PA’s transparency law

Penn State’s Board of Trustees claims a legal exception allows some of its most influential leaders to meet regularly in private. Media law lawyers say the practice might violate Pennsylvania law.
By Wyatt Massey of Spotlight PA State College
September 13, 2022 | 12:21 PM

Penn State trustees committee OKs alcohol sales at Beaver Stadium, sends it to the full board

A committee of Penn State trustees voted Monday to move forward with selling alcohol in Beaver Stadium.

By Anne Danahy
September 12, 2022 | 12:00 PM

Why did Penn State create a new vice president position during a hiring freeze?

Just days after announcing a hiring freeze, Penn State created a new office and hired a new vice president. Here’s what the university has to say about that decision.
By Wyatt Massey/SpotlightPA

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September 7, 2022 | 9:33 AM

Penn State partners with Lyft to provide safe late-night transportation

Penn State is bringing back its Ride Smart by Lyft program for a second year.

By Katie Knol/ WPSU
September 1, 2022 | 7:18 AM

Penn State fraternity says it will operate independently after being suspended by the university

By Emily Reddy/WPSU
August 26, 2022 | 1:28 PM

Penn State students react to Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan

President Joe Biden announced a plan on Wednesday that would make more than 43 million Americans eligible for student loan debt forgiveness.

By Casey Zanowic/WPSU
August 26, 2022 | 5:29 AM

You might be able to buy a beer at Penn State football games this season

The university reportedly plans to sell alcohol in Beaver Stadium during football games, starting with a test run during the Sept. 24 home game.

By Anne Danahy/WPSU
August 18, 2022 | 9:01 PM

Penn State reports its first case of monkeypox

A student at Penn State University Park has tested positive for the school’s first confirmed case of monkeypox,

By Emily Reddy/WPSU
August 18, 2022 | 10:25 AM

Big deal for the Big Ten: $7 billion, NFL-style TV contracts

The deals go into effect in 2023 and eventually will allow the conference’s soon-to-be 16 member universities — including Penn State — to share more than $1 billion per year.

By Ralph D. Russo/The Associated Press
August 16, 2022 | 5:08 AM

Penn State’s Clifford hoping the 6th season is the charm

The 24-year-old veteran is now in his fourth year as Penn State’s starter.

By Travis Johnson/The Associated Press
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