Brandon Short, Steven Wagman, and Alvin de Levie have officially been elected as alumni trustees. They’ll begin new three-year terms on Penn State’s Board of Trustees starting July 1.
The three respectively received 14,299, 9,730, and 9,688 votes from their fellow alumni en route to their elections. They topped fellow candidates Jim Bognet, Bridget Lasda, and incumbent Laurie Stanell.
Short
won re-election after first joining the Board of Trustees in July 2018. You probably know him as a former All-American Penn State linebacker who went on to play in the NFL, too. Off the gridiron, he’s amassed nearly 10 years of experience in real estate investment banking and investment management. Short previously worked for Goldman Sachs, among other firms.
Brandon Short, Steven Wagman, and Alvin de Levie have been elected by Penn State alumni to the university’s Board of Trustees. They will begin new three-year terms starting July 1.
The three respectively received 14,299, 9,730, and 9,688 votes from their fellow alumni en route to their elections. They outpaced fellow candidates Jim Bognet, Bridget Lasda and incumbent Laurie Stanell.
Results were announced at Friday’s board meeting. Penn State’s 38-member board includes nine alumni-elected trustees, with terms staggered so three are elected each year.
won re-election after first joining the Board of Trustees in July 2018. You probably know him as a former All-American Penn State linebacker who went on to play in the NFL, too. Off the gridiron, he’s amassed nearly 10 years of experience in real estate investment banking and investment management. Short previously worked for Goldman Sachs, among other firms. Affordability was a key focus of Short’s re-election campaign.
Today
A few snow showers scattered about the area this morning, otherwise a good deal of clouds. High 46F. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 30%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph..
Tonight
Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Scattered frost possible. Low 33F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph. Updated: April 22, 2021 @ 3:00 am
The 16th Assembly of the University Park Undergraduate Association met virtually Wednesday night for its second meeting.
The night began with a special presentation from student trustee Bryan Culler. He spoke about his role in the Next Gen Penn State Advisory Group, a group organized with the purpose of seeking input and guiding community involvement in the search for the next university president.
Culler shared
this survey for any students, faculty, staff, or alumni interested in weighing in about characteristics, priorities, and goals that are important in the search for the next president.
The next special presentation was from UPUA Speaker Sydney Gibbard, President Erin Boas, and Vice President Najee Rodriguez.