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“Throughout his long and successful career at Penn State, Rob Crane has championed the need to situate his research and academic discipline in the global context. His legacy to all the students who he has taught and advised is extraordinary, and faculty and staff consider him a knowledgeable, inspiring and gracious colleague,” said Roger Brindley, vice provost for Global Programs.
Brindley continued, “In recent years he has become a critical voice as Global Programs worked to enhance global engagement within the values and goals of the University. His thoughtful but always calm and caring demeanor is respected across the commonwealth and around the country, and Global Programs will miss an exemplary leader and a good friend when Rob retires.”
Penn State among top US, international institutions in 2021 THE Impact Rankings
Times Higher Education s rankings based on the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals place Penn State in the top 3% of universities worldwide
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April 21, 2021
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Penn State ranked fourth in the U.S. and 32nd in the world out of 1115 international institutions that participated in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings, released today (April 21), placing the University in the top 3% of universities worldwide.
The Times Higher Education Impact Ranking is a broad multidimensional assessment of a university’s research, community outreach and education and campus operations. The criteria used in the assessment are linked to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), global goals adopted by all U.N. Member States that look to improve life for all people and protect the planet.
joint statement Friday in response to recent hate crimes against the Asian-American community.
In the statement, Brindley and Whitehurst echoed President Eric Barron’s previous statements that students, faculty, and staff who are of Asian descent are welcome at Penn State.
“To our international students, faculty and scholars, as well as our staff and students of Asian ancestry, we share with you our steadfast support and
repeat what President Eric Barron has said a number of times in the recent past: ‘You are welcome here. Your presence enriches our University and the educational experience of all of our students, ” the statement read.
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