Office of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees of the University is the corporate body established by the University’s Charter with overall responsibility for the governance and welfare of the University and all the interests pertaining thereto. In the exercise of its responsibilities, the Board of Trustees delegates day-to-day management and control of the University to the President, with certain reserved powers as set forth in the University’s Bylaws.
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Scheduled:
- November 12 - 13, 2026
(Board Meetings)
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Latest News
Board approves appropriations request, renovations, real estate divestitures
The Penn State Board of Trustees approved an appropriations request for the 2027-28 fiscal year, a series of real estate transactions, and renovation projects at various campuses, among other items during its meeting on Sept. 18.
Trustees approve plans for $19 million Penn State Behrend manufacturing center
The planned Center for Manufacturing Competitiveness at Penn State Behrend will include advanced metal-casting labs, industry-facing manufacturing space and areas designed for workforce training, applied research and industry collaboration.
Penn State requests increased state investment in students, mission
University seeking increase in performance-based funding pool for 2027-28 - money that would be shared among Penn State, Pitt and Temple - to help statewide impact.
