UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - After more than 40 years of dedicated service to Penn State, Melissa Kunes, assistant vice president of Enrollment Management and executive director for Student Aid, will retire on May 15, leaving a lasting impact on generations of students and the University's approach to financial aid.

Kunes has worked in the Office of Student Aid for three decades. She and her team are responsible for annually administering more than $1.5 billion in financial aid to Penn State students. Her efforts in the Office of Student Aid have expanded student access to higher education by helping students and their supporters navigate the complex...