UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — With this Sunday, May 8, marking his final day at Penn State, President Eric J. Barron has penned a post on his “Digging Deeper” blog expressing gratitude and pride in all that the University community has accomplished since he and his wife, Molly, returned “home” to Penn State in 2014.
“My retirement this May is bittersweet,” Barron wrote. “While I look forward to spending more time with my family and pursuing my hobbies (painting, hiking, rock finding, and walking my son’s two dogs), I will greatly miss the wonderful community, beautiful surroundings and many opportunities found at our University.
“During my time at Penn State, I have met incredible individuals — from ambitious students; to exceptional, hardworking faculty and staff; to enthusiastic, generous alumni and friends; to the community members who collaborate and support Penn State in so many ways. In particular, I was humbled by how the entire University community stepped up to continue serving others during a global pandemic. The people I have met have made serving as president a privilege and pleasure.”
Click here to read President Barron’s farewell blog in its entirety.