Penn State Elevates MacCarthy To Vice President For University Relations
March 16, 2001
Hershey, Pa. – Stephen J. MacCarthy, executive director of University Relations at Penn State for the past five years, will assume the new title of vice president for University Relations, effective July 1, 2001.

Penn State’s Board of Trustees approved the title change today (Mar. 16) to more accurately reflect MacCarthy’s responsibilities, his relationship with the president and other senior officers of the University, and exemplary service to Penn State.

In this role, MacCarthy will continue to be responsible for internal and external communications of the University, overseeing the departments of public information, publications, marketing, university relations, and development communications and special projects.

“Steve has brought a clear strategic vision to the way Penn State communicates,” said Penn State President Graham B. Spanier. “This allows us to recognize the high level of dedication and expertise that he brings to the job.”

Prior to joining Penn State in February, 1996, MacCarthy spent nine years with the California State University System, the last seven of those years in charge of public affairs and university relations for what is the largest university system in the nation.

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Contact:  Tysen Kendig, (814) 865-7517 or e-mail at tysen@psu.edu.