PSU Live

Alcohol will not be available to patrons of downtown State College restaurants and bars on Saturday, otherwise known as ‘State Patty’s Day,’ after an agreement was reached between members of the Tavern Association and Penn State and State College Borough officials.

Beginning Friday night and lasting through early Sunday morning, State College Police will be in full force in the borough in an effort to manage the State Patty’s Day crowds.

The recently formed Blue & White Vision Council met with representatives from other university groups charged with forging Penn State’s path in the months ahead at a seminar on Saturday.

Penn State President Rodney Erickson got a raise: the Penn State Board of Trustees approved a salary increase for him from $515,000 to $600,000 per year, which became effective Nov. 1.

Penn State Board of Trustees Chairwoman Karen Peetz will not seek re-election now that she has been appointed president of BNY Mellon.