In Barry's Opinion
My comments from the Penn State Board of Trustees Meetings September 18-19, 2026
tl/dr: Goodbye Penn State University, Hello Penn State Inc. The Penn State Board of Trustees met Thursday and Friday, September 18 and 19 at the Nittany Lion Inn on the Penn State University Park campus. My report below contains information
My comments from the Penn State Board of Trustees Meetings July 17-18, 2026
tl;dr: More money for President Bendapudi and higher tuition for Penn State students. The Penn State Board of Trustees met Thursday and Friday, July 17 and 18 at the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport PA. My report below contains
Hearing Tuesday, June 30th 2026 on Plaintiff’s Petition for Sanctions
Next Tuesday we are due in court for a hearing in my lawsuit against the Penn State Board of Trustees. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 1:oo p.m. before Judge Marshall in the Centre County Courthouse Annex, 102 S.
Penn State May Be Considering Another Raise for Dr Neeli Bendapudi
Because apparently debt builds character and accountability is optional. As I took my seat at the Thursday, May 7th public meeting of the Penn State Board of Trustees Equity and Human Resources Committee meeting (video link here), I spotted a
My comments from the Penn State Board of Trustees Meetings May 7-8, 2026
The Penn State Board of Trustees met Thursday and Friday, November 7-8th, 2026 at the Penn Stater Hotel, State College, Pennsylvania. My report below contains information available to the public, including quotes from public discussions. I strongly urge you to
Thank You, Anthony Lubrano
“It was the alumni who stood tall through our most trying days.” Penn State Alumni Trustee Antony Lubrano attended his final Board of Trustees meeting last Friday, May 8, 2026. It marked the end of an era. Anthony served two
Penn State Fighting Subpoenas for Current and Former Board of Trustees Chairs
I wanted to provide an update on my case against the Penn State Board of Trustees. While most of the items directly at issue in the filing of the lawsuit have been completed and Penn State was compelled to provide
Recollections May Vary: Penn State President Bendapudi Goes To Harrisburg
Lawmakers Question Penn State Commonwealth Campus Closure Transparency On Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi appeared before the Pennsylvania House Appropriations Committee. I watched the hearing so you don’t have to, but the full recording is available
5 Questions for Dr Neeli Bendapudi
If I had a seat at the Pennsylvania House Appropriations Committee budget meeting, here’s what I’d ask. On Wednesday, March 11th at 10 am EDT Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi will appear before the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for budget
Ask Barry: Penn State Beaver Stadium Debt
Let’s answer some questions about Penn State’s enormous liabilities. Since last week’s post Penn State Athletics: The fuse on the timebomb is lit I’ve received a lot of feedback from readers who are expressing shock and disappointment about the situation
Penn State Athletics: The fuse on the timebomb is lit
An operating margin of 0.1% isn’t a cushion, it’s a rounding error. Last week, Penn State released its annual financial report to the NCAA covering the fiscal year July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 (103 pages, read it here).
Penn State Cancer Institute Failed Leadership Exposed
Vindication tastes bitter when it comes at such a cost, but the record must now show: every alarm I sounded was justified. On Thursday, November 20th, Spotlight PA exposed a damning internal review of the Penn State Cancer Institute: chemotherapy
My comments from the Penn State Board of Trustees Meetings November 6-7, 2025
The alumni are further disenfranchised and Dr Bendapudi’s wish list The Penn State Board of Trustees met Thursday and Friday, November 6-7th, 2025 at the Nittany Lion Inn, University Park, Pennsylvania. According to the Board Secretary, 35 trustees were in
Why I Am Suing A Board That Answers To No One.
It’s the only way to help Penn State regain its rightful place at the top. On Thursday, October 30th, I filed suit in Philadelphia County Court against Penn State, seeking damages for violations of my rights during the time I
Penn State Athletics: The Fiscal Cliff Is Closer Than They Think
Ignoring reality is not a good business plan. If you’ve been following along, you’re aware that the Penn State Athletics Department is heading for a fiscal cliff. Even without the unknown of how much a new championship-quality football coaching staff