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A Year After Fame Found Him in Paris, Stephen Nedoroscik, aka ‘Pommel Horse Guy,’ Is Back for More
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The glasses haven’t gone anywhere. And they aren’t going anywhere. The same goes for Stephen Nedoroscik’s hair, which remains a bit of a floppy, curly brown mess. Nor, insists the Penn State alumnus and gymnast who became forever known as “Pommel Horse Guy” after winning a pair of bronze medals in Paris, has his devotion to the…
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Penn State Fraternity Suspended After Hazing Investigation, Continues to Operate Independently
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Penn State has suspended a fraternity following a hazing and misconduct investigation, but the chapter continues to operate independently without university recognition, the school said on Thursday. Sigma Pi, which has a house at 303 Fraternity Row in State College, was placed on indefinite suspension effective July 17 after it was found in violation of…
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Blue Band Makes Historic Selection for New Drum Major
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The Penn State Blue Band’s drum major for 2025-26 is making history. Ellie Sheehan, a fifth-year student from Hollidaysburg, is the first woman to hold the prominent leadership role in the marching band’s 126-year history. The band announced her selection as drum major on Thursday. “I’m incredibly honored to serve as the Drum Major of…
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New Penn State Justice and Safety Institute Program Trains Probation and Parole Officers in Defensive Tactics
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A dynamic, hands-on training program offered through the Penn State Justice and Safety Institute focused on defensive tactics for adult probation and parole officers across Pennsylvania.
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Penn State Police Sergeant Named Centre County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
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A Penn State University Police sergeant who played a key role in cracking a decades-old cold case, among other achievements, was named Centre County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year on Thursday. Nicholas Sproveri, a 15-year law enforcement veteran, became the first Penn State police officer to win the countywide award since it was instituted…
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After Years of Secrecy, Penn State Board Discloses Details of Closed-Door Meetings
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A recent legal settlement with Spotlight PA mandates that the university disclose what trustees are doing during their private conference sessions.
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CBICC Joins National Coalition Advocating for Federal Research Funding
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The Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County has joined a growing nonpartisan alliance of business organizations to advocate for protecting and increasing scientific research funding in the next federal budget and beyond. CBICC is one of more than 70 organizations and chambers in 33 states to join the the Business for Federal Research…
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Gary Abdullah Wants All Students to Feel Part of ‘Bellisario College Family’
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Gary Abdullah, who was awarded the 2025 Lion’s Paw Medal for extraordinary service to university and its students, helps to create a sense of belonging and support in Penn State’s Bellisario College of Communications.
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Penn State Plans Tuition Rate Increases for 2026-27
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Update 2:13 p.m. July 18, 2025: The full Penn State Board of Trustees voted 31-3 to approve the budget, tuition rates and room and board rates for 2026-27 during its meeting Friday afternoon at the Abington campus. Alumni-elected trustees Anthony Lubrano, Matt McGloin and Jay Paterno voted no. Penn State is poised to increase tuition…
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Penn State to Acquire Former Beta Theta Pi House for $7.3M
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Update 2:08 p.m. July 18, 2025: The full Penn State Board of Trustees unanimously approved the purchase during its meeting on Friday at the Abington campus. Penn State is finalizing an agreement to purchase the former Beta Theta Pi house for $7.3 million, bringing to an end a complicated, yearslong legal battle to acquire the…
