Administration

Trustees leadership issues statement related to comments

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Board of Trustees leaders issued a statement today (April 6) addressing recent comments by Trustee Al Lord.

The statement, from Chair Ira Lubert and Vice Chair Mark Dambly, said:

“Trustee Al Lord's remarks about the brave victims of Jerry Sandusky were offensive and embarrassing to the majority of the members of the Penn State Board of Trustees, the university community and all victims of sexual assault. We strongly condemn them. Members of this Board must hold themselves to a higher standard and represent our university with respect for all. While Mr. Lord has publicly announced he no longer intends to run for re-election to the Board, he should do the right thing and step down immediately."

Last Updated April 6, 2017