Nittany Lions Lead Compilation That Includes Student-Athlete Graduation Rate, CoSIDA Academic All-Americans® and Championships Oct. 8, 2015 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics is at the forefront of the Big Ten Conference in comprehensive academic and athletic excellence achieved by its approximately 800 student-athletes across 31 programs. In data calculated by Penn State Athletics, the Nittany Lions lead all Big...

More than 40 Percent of Student-Athletes Post 3.5 GPA or higher During Summer; Combined 3.15 Team GPA Penn State student-athletes did not miss a beat with their outstanding academic achievement during the summer semester, with nearly 80 percent earning a 3.00 grade-point average or higher. With slightly more than half of the Nittany Lions’ approximately 800 student-athletes on campus during the summer sessions, 77.5 percent delivered a...

Aug. 26, 2015 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Playing an impactful role in the community is a responsibility Penn State’s athletic programs do not take lightly. The 31 varsity teams take incredible pride in efforts that make a difference in avenues outside of the competition field. As representatives of the athletic department, the student-athletes understand the importance of influencing those in many different facets of life. And the groups are able...

Total of 146 Nittany Lion Students Graduate During Academic Year Aug. 14, 2015 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Eighteen Penn State student-athletes are scheduled to graduate during Commencement exercises Saturday in the Bryce Jordan Center. The 18 students represent 14 different programs. The 18 on the approved to graduate list lift the total to 146 Nittany Lion students who will have earned their degrees during the 2014-15 academic year. The...

Eight post perfect 4.0 GPAs during 2014-15 academic year July 22, 2015 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; July 22, 2015 – Nearly 70 Penn State student-athletes have received Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Awards for the 2014-15 academic year. The total of 69 is the school’s second-highest and just shy of last year’s record total. Eight of the 69 Nittany Lion student-athletes posted perfect 4.0 grade point averages this past year: Kevin...