UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Sept. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:

Editor's note: This story has been updated to include actions and deliberations from the board's Sept. 18 meeting.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The Penn State Board of Trustees approved an appropriations request for the 2027-28 fiscal year, a series of real estate transactions, and renovation projects at various campuses, among other items during its meeting on Sept. 18 at the Nittany Lion Inn at University Park campus.

The full board passed proposals for:

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Penn State's request for fiscal year 2027-28 appropriation for operations: The University will seek an increase of $12.15 million in state appropriations from the commonwealth, as well a...