Recognized student organizations may return to holding in-person activities, including meetings, tabling, and other events for the fall semester. Students are expected to follow all current masking requirements on their campus during these activities.
Due to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 conditions around the country and in Pennsylvania, effective immediately (Aug. 4), Penn State will require all students, faculty, staff and visitors — including those who are vaccinated and unvaccinated — to wear masks indoors at all campuses. Within the last 24 hours, many counties that are home to Penn State campuses have shifted to “orange” status, warranting an immediate adjustment to the University’s on-campus masking requirement.
Carlos Rodriguez joins the University from his position as budget director for the Office of Administration at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Carlos Rodriguez, a financial management professional with more than 20 years of experience in governmental budgeting, has been named assistant vice president and executive director of budget and planning for Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses, effective Aug. 23.
Fayette LaunchBox powered by Penn State has received a pledge of $50,000 from the Garlow Family. Penn State will make a 1:1 matching contribution to create a new endowment valued at $100,000 to support Fayette LaunchBox programming in perpetuity.
A cohort of three students from Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus have completed the second-annual mentorship program at the Fayette LaunchBox powered by Penn State.
Cheryl Tkacs, left, instructional designer, celebrates her retirement from Penn State Fayette after 15 years, with Charles Patrick, chancellor and chief academic officer.