<p>The misinformation on this site is at times amazing.
What is the source of your information about donors withholding money or asking for returns? In fact, there was an uptick right after the scandal. A “call to arms” from those who support the university.
Some expressed in the media that they were putting a brief “hold” on new donations until things settled out. But even those, from the reports I read, are not backing away from existing pledges. It’s hard to judge the effect right now. Seems that those who expressed concerns about new pledges are people who tend to donate to the football/athletic programs. People like the Huck’s, Schreyers, and yes, the Paternos, who support academic programs are standing firm and are doing so vocally. </p>
<p>Financial based aid is affected hardly at all by donor choices. The vast majority give to specific items like buildings or NAMED, prestigious scholarships, not FA (unfortunately). Any reduction in FA is more tied to the huge cut PSU took in that budget year. That was the year the Gov wanted to cut higher education 30%. I think it turned out to be less (about 10%), but tuition only went up 3%. </p>
<p>Worth reposting. Attendance at career fair increases. Yeah, I guess companies are staying away from PSU! </p>
<p>Employer attendance up for 2013 Spring Career Days
With more employers in attendance this year than last — many making the University a regular stop for recruiting future personnel — Penn State’s Spring Career Days 2013 offers graduates careers and students internships and summer jobs.</p>
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