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Final APPR recommendations shared following community feedback, assessment

October 12, 2026

Preliminary targets identified for Road Map workstreams

October 11, 2026

Frantisek Marko to lead Penn State’s new Strategy Implementation Unit

October 06, 2026

An image of Old Main's bell tower and the words Old Main engraved in stone

Get involved: Road Map workstream leaders, first round of community engagement sessions announced

October 06, 2026

Five Penn State leaders address the audience at the fall 2026 State of State event on Sept. 24, 2026.

State of State: Bendapudi outlines the road ahead for Penn State, urges community to get involved

September 28, 2026

Text reads: Road Map to Penn State's Future with President Neeli Bendapudi

WATCH: Neeli Bendapudi to share 'State of State' update on Penn State’s future Sept. 24

September 23, 2026

Campus West Gate

President Bendapudi: Penn State community invited to ‘State of State’ livestream on Sept. 24

September 15, 2026

the seal of the university reading 1855 The Pennsylvania State University

Penn State launching assessment focused on mission-based growth, improvement

April 15, 2026

Preliminary APPR recommendations available for review, community feedback

April 14, 2026

Academic Portfolio and Program Review (APPR) update; insight session set for March 20

March 04, 2026

Lee R. Glatfelter Library

Penn State announces waivers to support students at closing campuses

December 11, 2025

Group photo of leaders sitting in chairs

Penn State leaders outline progress and priorities during Commonwealth Campuses town hall

December 10, 2025

We Are sculpture silhouetted by the setting sun on Penn State University Park campus

Penn State Strategic Plan approved by Board of Trustees

November 07, 2025

Four members of Penn State leadership sit in chairs on stage.

Penn State leaders hosted ‘State of State’ update for community

October 30, 2025

Doncheski to support ongoing transition, planning across Commonwealth Campuses

October 15, 2025

the seal of the university reading 1855 The Pennsylvania State University

APPR committee releases final summary report, concludes current phase of work

October 10, 2025

Close up of Pollock Gates with the lion's head on one side and The Pennsylvania State University on the other

Senior leaders to share ‘State of State’ update, host additional conversations this fall

October 03, 2025

DuBois Lion Shrine

University shares Commonwealth Campus updates

September 09, 2025

Michael Stedelin

Stedelin appointed assistant VP for research strategy and solutions at Penn State

August 21, 2025

Close up of Pollock Gates with the lion's head on one side and The Pennsylvania State University on the other

APPR committee shares final workstream report, supplemental materials

August 04, 2025

Close up of Pollock Gates with the lion's head on one side and The Pennsylvania State University on the other

IT begins transition to shared-services model

July 30, 2025

Inscribed pillar behind the of HUB-Robeson Center at Penn State with the words "Farmers High School of Pennsylvania"

APPR committee shares sixth workstream report, supplemental materials

July 07, 2025

flowering cherry

APPR committee shares the second part of the fourth workstream report

June 30, 2025

the seal of the university reading 1855 The Pennsylvania State University

Priority hiring consideration processes introduced for staff, NTL faculty at closing campuses

June 25, 2025

White spring flowers in the foreground with a fountain in the background.

APPR committee shares fourth workstream report, supplemental materials

June 18, 2025

The Pennsylvania State University seal

Trustees ratify plan to reshape Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses for long-term success

May 22, 2025

The Pennsylvania State University seal

Presidential livestream on Commonwealth Campuses planned for May 22

May 19, 2025

the seal of the university reading 1855 The Pennsylvania State University

Penn State releases preliminary Commonwealth Campuses recommendation

May 13, 2025

Penn State IT implements Strategic Portfolio Management

April 01, 2025

The Pennsylvania State University seal

APPR committee shares next workstream report, supplemental materials

March 24, 2025

The Pennsylvania State University seal

An update on factors informing the Commonwealth Campuses recommendation

March 07, 2025

Close up of Pollock Gates with the lion's head on one side and The Pennsylvania State University on the other

APPR committee shares second workstream report, supplemental materials

March 05, 2025

Close up of Pollock Gates with the lion's head on one side and The Pennsylvania State University on the other

IT support and services at Penn State to transform into shared service model

February 28, 2025

Close up of Pollock Gates

APPR committee shares first workstream report, supplemental materials

February 27, 2025

The Pennsylvania State University seal

A message from President Bendapudi on the Commonwealth Campuses

February 25, 2025

Penn State's Old Main Building with snowy foreground.

Penn State rises in NSF Higher Education Research and Development rankings

February 21, 2025

PA state capital building

President Bendapudi makes case to lawmakers to increase Penn State’s funding

February 20, 2025

Side head of lion shrine

Penn State on strong financial path as revamped budget model enters third year

February 02, 2025

ABA approves unified law school for Penn State Dickinson Law and Penn State Law

November 19, 2024

We Are sculpture

Academic Portfolio and Program Review team announce selection of external consultant

September 16, 2024

Four Penn State leaders sit in a row of chairs in front of large blue screen

President Bendapudi, senior leaders share update on Penn State’s state of change

September 13, 2024

Illustrated image that says "From Great to Greater with President Neeli Bendapudi"

Neeli Bendapudi to share update on transformation, Penn State’s future

September 03, 2024

Brick mansion with statue of Nittany Lion in foreground.

Commonwealth Campuses exploring further regionalization opportunities

August 29, 2024

Nittany Lion Shrine

Optimized Service Teams share milestones, prepare for future states

August 29, 2024

Progress continues to develop the new Penn State Strategic Plan

June 17, 2024

An image of the Penn State seal

Academic Portfolio and Program Review team shares updates, revamped timeline

June 11, 2024

A map of Pennsylvania, with Penn State's campus locations marked by shield logos, and four groupings of campuses highlighted, including: Beaver, Shenango; New Kensington, Greater Allegheny, Fayette; Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, Scranton; Brandywine, Mont Alto, York.

Penn State moving to regional leadership model for Commonwealth Campuses

June 11, 2024

microplastics mixed among sand sediment

Presidential Public Impact Research Award recipients selected

June 04, 2024

Penn State announces updated conflict of interest system

May 23, 2024

White spring flowers in the foreground with a fountain in the background.

Educational videos on budget model, associated workbooks now available

May 13, 2024

Hintz Family Alumni Center lawn on a sunny day with the Old Main bell tower in the background

University to provide $10.2M to centrally fund faculty promotions in FY25, FY26

May 07, 2024

Penn State seal

Workshops produce recommendations for the future state for IT at Penn State

April 23, 2024

Female scientist looks at sample on glass plate

Researchers can now access their financial accounts in updated portal

April 18, 2024

The Lion Shrine Statue at Penn State Altoona

Neeli Bendapudi to host conversation with campuses on April 24

April 16, 2024

Josephine Wee Food Science

Research Support Transformation Project moves forward, feedback solicited

March 25, 2024

Close up of Pollock Gates with the lion's head on one side and The Pennsylvania State University on the other

IT Optimized Service Team engages with PwC, will start workshop series this week

March 19, 2024

Compensation Modernization initiative concludes with $60 million investment in staff salaries

March 18, 2024

Nittany Lion Shrine at the Scranton campus with view of mountains behind it

Vice President DelliCarpini provides Commonwealth Campus update

March 13, 2024

The Old Main bell at University Park with students walking in the background.

Phase two of vision, strategic planning poised to begin

February 29, 2024

Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi applauds at a podium.

Penn State announces new public-impact research funding opportunities for campuses

February 26, 2024

We Are sculpture at University Park campus in the snow

Academic Portfolio and Program Review group seeks nominations for teams

February 20, 2024

Q&A on academic portfolio review: Penn State’s road map for the future

February 13, 2024

Q&A on employee and student impacts: Penn State’s road map for the future

February 08, 2024

A low snow-covered wall with four pillars depicts student life at Penn State was the Senior Class Gift of 2005.

DEIB agile teams move student support, faculty and staff hiring efforts forward

February 06, 2024

Campus West Gate

Optimized Service Teams report progress, future steps for IT and finance

February 06, 2024

Q&A on the budget allocation model: Penn State’s road map for the future

February 04, 2024

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Final APPR recommendations shared following community feedback, assessment

October 12, 2026

Preliminary targets identified for Road Map workstreams

October 11, 2026

Frantisek Marko to lead Penn State’s new Strategy Implementation Unit

October 06, 2026

An image of Old Main's bell tower and the words Old Main engraved in stone

Get involved: Road Map workstream leaders, first round of community engagement sessions announced

October 06, 2026

Five Penn State leaders address the audience at the fall 2026 State of State event on Sept. 24, 2026.

State of State: Bendapudi outlines the road ahead for Penn State, urges community to get involved

September 28, 2026

Text reads: Road Map to Penn State's Future with President Neeli Bendapudi

WATCH: Neeli Bendapudi to share 'State of State' update on Penn State’s future Sept. 24

September 23, 2026

Campus West Gate

President Bendapudi: Penn State community invited to ‘State of State’ livestream on Sept. 24

September 15, 2026

the seal of the university reading 1855 The Pennsylvania State University

Penn State launching assessment focused on mission-based growth, improvement

April 15, 2026

Preliminary APPR recommendations available for review, community feedback

April 14, 2026

Academic Portfolio and Program Review (APPR) update; insight session set for March 20

March 04, 2026

Lee R. Glatfelter Library

Penn State announces waivers to support students at closing campuses

December 11, 2025

Group photo of leaders sitting in chairs

Penn State leaders outline progress and priorities during Commonwealth Campuses town hall

December 10, 2025

We Are sculpture silhouetted by the setting sun on Penn State University Park campus

Penn State Strategic Plan approved by Board of Trustees

November 07, 2025

Four members of Penn State leadership sit in chairs on stage.

Penn State leaders hosted ‘State of State’ update for community

October 30, 2025

Doncheski to support ongoing transition, planning across Commonwealth Campuses

October 15, 2025

the seal of the university reading 1855 The Pennsylvania State University

APPR committee releases final summary report, concludes current phase of work

October 10, 2025

Close up of Pollock Gates with the lion's head on one side and The Pennsylvania State University on the other

Senior leaders to share ‘State of State’ update, host additional conversations this fall

October 03, 2025

DuBois Lion Shrine

University shares Commonwealth Campus updates

September 09, 2025

Michael Stedelin

Stedelin appointed assistant VP for research strategy and solutions at Penn State

August 21, 2025

Close up of Pollock Gates with the lion's head on one side and The Pennsylvania State University on the other

APPR committee shares final workstream report, supplemental materials

August 04, 2025

Close up of Pollock Gates with the lion's head on one side and The Pennsylvania State University on the other

IT begins transition to shared-services model

July 30, 2025

Inscribed pillar behind the of HUB-Robeson Center at Penn State with the words "Farmers High School of Pennsylvania"

APPR committee shares sixth workstream report, supplemental materials

July 07, 2025

flowering cherry

APPR committee shares the second part of the fourth workstream report

June 30, 2025

the seal of the university reading 1855 The Pennsylvania State University

Priority hiring consideration processes introduced for staff, NTL faculty at closing campuses

June 25, 2025

White spring flowers in the foreground with a fountain in the background.

APPR committee shares fourth workstream report, supplemental materials

June 18, 2025

The Pennsylvania State University seal

Trustees ratify plan to reshape Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses for long-term success

May 22, 2025

The Pennsylvania State University seal

Presidential livestream on Commonwealth Campuses planned for May 22

May 19, 2025

the seal of the university reading 1855 The Pennsylvania State University

Penn State releases preliminary Commonwealth Campuses recommendation

May 13, 2025

Penn State IT implements Strategic Portfolio Management

April 01, 2025

The Pennsylvania State University seal

APPR committee shares next workstream report, supplemental materials

March 24, 2025

The Pennsylvania State University seal

An update on factors informing the Commonwealth Campuses recommendation

March 07, 2025

Close up of Pollock Gates with the lion's head on one side and The Pennsylvania State University on the other

APPR committee shares second workstream report, supplemental materials

March 05, 2025

Close up of Pollock Gates with the lion's head on one side and The Pennsylvania State University on the other

IT support and services at Penn State to transform into shared service model

February 28, 2025

Close up of Pollock Gates

APPR committee shares first workstream report, supplemental materials

February 27, 2025

The Pennsylvania State University seal

A message from President Bendapudi on the Commonwealth Campuses

February 25, 2025

Penn State's Old Main Building with snowy foreground.

Penn State rises in NSF Higher Education Research and Development rankings

February 21, 2025

PA state capital building

President Bendapudi makes case to lawmakers to increase Penn State’s funding

February 20, 2025

Side head of lion shrine

Penn State on strong financial path as revamped budget model enters third year

February 02, 2025

ABA approves unified law school for Penn State Dickinson Law and Penn State Law

November 19, 2024

We Are sculpture

Academic Portfolio and Program Review team announce selection of external consultant

September 16, 2024

Four Penn State leaders sit in a row of chairs in front of large blue screen

President Bendapudi, senior leaders share update on Penn State’s state of change

September 13, 2024

Illustrated image that says "From Great to Greater with President Neeli Bendapudi"

Neeli Bendapudi to share update on transformation, Penn State’s future

September 03, 2024

Brick mansion with statue of Nittany Lion in foreground.

Commonwealth Campuses exploring further regionalization opportunities

August 29, 2024

Nittany Lion Shrine

Optimized Service Teams share milestones, prepare for future states

August 29, 2024

Progress continues to develop the new Penn State Strategic Plan

June 17, 2024

An image of the Penn State seal

Academic Portfolio and Program Review team shares updates, revamped timeline

June 11, 2024

A map of Pennsylvania, with Penn State's campus locations marked by shield logos, and four groupings of campuses highlighted, including: Beaver, Shenango; New Kensington, Greater Allegheny, Fayette; Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, Scranton; Brandywine, Mont Alto, York.

Penn State moving to regional leadership model for Commonwealth Campuses

June 11, 2024

microplastics mixed among sand sediment

Presidential Public Impact Research Award recipients selected

June 04, 2024

Penn State announces updated conflict of interest system

May 23, 2024

White spring flowers in the foreground with a fountain in the background.

Educational videos on budget model, associated workbooks now available

May 13, 2024

Hintz Family Alumni Center lawn on a sunny day with the Old Main bell tower in the background

University to provide $10.2M to centrally fund faculty promotions in FY25, FY26

May 07, 2024

Penn State seal

Workshops produce recommendations for the future state for IT at Penn State

April 23, 2024

Female scientist looks at sample on glass plate

Researchers can now access their financial accounts in updated portal

April 18, 2024

The Lion Shrine Statue at Penn State Altoona

Neeli Bendapudi to host conversation with campuses on April 24

April 16, 2024

Josephine Wee Food Science

Research Support Transformation Project moves forward, feedback solicited

March 25, 2024

Close up of Pollock Gates with the lion's head on one side and The Pennsylvania State University on the other

IT Optimized Service Team engages with PwC, will start workshop series this week

March 19, 2024

Compensation Modernization initiative concludes with $60 million investment in staff salaries

March 18, 2024

Nittany Lion Shrine at the Scranton campus with view of mountains behind it

Vice President DelliCarpini provides Commonwealth Campus update

March 13, 2024

The Old Main bell at University Park with students walking in the background.

Phase two of vision, strategic planning poised to begin

February 29, 2024

Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi applauds at a podium.

Penn State announces new public-impact research funding opportunities for campuses

February 26, 2024

We Are sculpture at University Park campus in the snow

Academic Portfolio and Program Review group seeks nominations for teams

February 20, 2024

Q&A on academic portfolio review: Penn State’s road map for the future

February 13, 2024

Q&A on employee and student impacts: Penn State’s road map for the future

February 08, 2024

A low snow-covered wall with four pillars depicts student life at Penn State was the Senior Class Gift of 2005.

DEIB agile teams move student support, faculty and staff hiring efforts forward

February 06, 2024

Campus West Gate

Optimized Service Teams report progress, future steps for IT and finance

February 06, 2024

Q&A on the budget allocation model: Penn State’s road map for the future

February 04, 2024

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