PENN STATE STUDENTS URGE LAWMAKERS TO BOOST STATE FUNDING AT CAPITAL DAY

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., April 20 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - After nearly seven years of stagnant state funding, Penn State students from across the commonwealth brought a poignant message to lawmakers in Harrisburg on Capital Day: It's time to increase state support for Penn State.

Each year, Capital Day brings students from University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, and Penn State World Campus to Harrisburg to advocate for vital state funding that benefits all Penn State students.

Held this year on April 14, students were paired with legislators from their hometowns or lawmakers who represent their respective campuses. In total, students held more than 100 meetings with member...