UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — During a telephonic meeting of the Penn State Board of Trustees today (April 5), the board approved President Eric J. Barron’s end-of-tenure date.
Barron is set to conclude his tenure as president on May 8 after eight years at the helm of Penn State. Barron leaves behind a legacy of achievement in areas such as fundraising; access and affordability; and bolstering innovation across the commonwealth.
President-elect Neeli Bendapudi will assume the office on May 9.