In Penn State's Presidential Leadership Academy (PLA), students foster critical thinking and leadership skills while learning directly from the University president an experience that students and alumni say reflects Penn State President Eric J. Barron's passion for empowering students and his commitment to leadership through service. "I had some amazing professors during my time at Penn State, and I absolutely count Dr. Barron as one of the best," said one PLA alumna.
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Sandy Barbour, vice president for Intercollegiate Athletics at Penn State, has announced she will retire from the University this summer following eight years of leadership.