Administration

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New collaboration expands educational opportunities in Pennsylvania

Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses and the state’s community colleges have announced a new collaboration aimed at expanding educational opportunities in Pennsylvania and removing barriers to degree completion among college students. The collaboration builds upon long-standing relationships between the campuses and the community colleges and a shared commitment to access and affordability in higher education. 
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Memorial endowment supports Penn State Altoona mental health services

The Jamie Cordial Hall Foundation, of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, has committed $50,000 to create an endowed program for Penn State Altoona’s Health and Wellness Center. Dale and Michele Cordial created the foundation to honor their late daughter and former Penn State Altoona student, Jamie Cordial Hall.
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Judy and Steve Weber establish endowment for nursing students

A $50,000 gift from the late Judy Weber and her husband, Steve Weber, endowed a scholarship for students in Penn State Altoona’s Nursing program and in the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at University Park. Judy Weber graduated in 1977 from the Nese College.
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Ashley Owens named Penn State’s interim Title IX coordinator

Ashley Owens, director of student accountability and conflict response at Penn State Altoona, has been named the University’s interim Title IX coordinator, effective Feb. 12. Owens assumes the role following the appointment of Amber Grove as chief ethics and compliance officer, as announced on Feb. 6.
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Class of 2024 votes to establish the UPUA Basic Needs Endowment

At an event held on Oct. 31, leaders from the Student Philanthropy Network announced that the class of 2024 has voted to create the University Park Undergraduate Association Basic Needs Endowment as their class gift. The fund will provide sustained support for students facing hardships in pursuit of their degree.