UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Aug. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:
For Chancellor and Dean Ralph Ford, Penn State Behrend's role in northwestern Pennsylvania extends far beyond the classroom. As a longtime educator, researcher and campus leader, Ford believes universities have a responsibility to help communities address challenges and prepare for the future. In the video below, he reflects on Penn State Behrend's partnerships, its land-grant mission and the role higher education can play in supporting innovation, economic growth and regional success.
About the chancellor
Ford became chancellor and dean of Penn State Behrend in 2016 after more than two decades as a faculty member and academic leader at th...