PENN STATE REQUESTS INCREASED STATE INVESTMENT IN STUDENTS, MISSION

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Following Pennsylvania's inaugural $10 million investment in the State-Related University Performance Fund in its 2026-27 budget, Penn State is proposing a $60 million performance-based funding pool for 2027-28 - money that would be shared among Penn State, the University of Pittsburgh and Temple University, and used to support Pennsylvania-resident students and families.

Penn State is seeking increased state investment to build on the University's long-standing role as a critical driver of Pennsylvania's economy, communities and workforce.

Penn State contributes $15.8 billion to Pennsylvania's economy each year, su...