As Brighton leaves provost spot,
he's remembered for energy, commitment
After
eight years as the University's chief academic officer, Provost John A. Brighton
will step down on June 30, leaving a legacy of commitment to undergraduate
education and a passion for excellence.
Fall classes to have an early start
Changes in the University calendar last year
mean that fall semester classes at all Penn State locations will begin on
Tuesday, Aug. 24 -- a day earlier than usual.
State lawmakers approve 1999-2000 appropriation
Penn State will receive its largest appropriation
increase in a decade, according to details of a budget plan for the 1999-2000
fiscal year. The budget has been approved by the state House and Senate and
it is anticipated that Gov. Tom Ridge will sign it within the next 10 days.
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