local government leaders. Instead, Penn State will continue encouraging them for all to promote community safety. “While we are not currently requiring vaccinations, Penn State is not impartial when it comes to getting vaccinated,” said President Eric Barron. “The university’s stance is that everyone who can get a vaccine should do so as soon as possible to attain very high vaccination rates on all Penn State campuses.” According to newly released survey data, the majority of Penn State student and employee who responded are already vaccinated against the virus. About 77% of students who responded said they’re fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to Vice President for Student Affairs Damon Sims.