Message to Penn State faculty from Provost Jones
Dear Colleagues, Thank you for your ongoing efforts to conduct remotely all teaching, service, and, where possible, research activities during the current global health crisis. You have demonstrated extraordinary commitment and resilience, and I am grateful for your work to deliver synchronous remote instruction to our students while fulfilling other faculty responsibilities. I know you […]
Reducing On-Campus Research-Related Activities
Dear Penn State Research Community, With the rapidly evolving circumstances regarding COVID-19 and our focus on social distancing and the health and well-being of the community, the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research, in consultation with the Vice Dean for Research and Graduate Studies in the College of Medicine, has issued these revised […]
Semester and Commencement FAQ’s
Top Questions and Answers: Updated 3/19/20, 3:05PM Now that you have switched to remote learning for the entire semester, will you be offering tuition refunds? We understand the concern over tuition and the financial strain that this pandemic is putting on so many. Even during this unprecedented national and global challenge, our outstanding faculty are […]
Remote Course Delivery Extended; Commencement Postponed
Penn State Community Member: The following article was published today in Penn State News:Based on evolving federal guidance and statewide mitigation plans announced by Gov. Tom Wolf around the growing coronavirus pandemic and the global efforts underway to stop its spread, Penn State has extended the remote-delivery period for all classes through at least the […]
Remote Classes Beginning; Critical Information for Community
Dear Penn State Community: As you know, communities around the globe are facing unprecedented challenges as coronavirus continues to spread. It remains our goal to take the necessary, active steps to confront this public health threat and manage our risks. In light of this situation, and in the best interests of the health and safety of students, […]