The Road Map for Penn State’s Future
Helping our University to thrive in times of change will require the committed, collaborative effort of all Penn Staters. This website will act as a resource for the University community as we work together to chart a strong and sustainable future for Penn State, our students and Pennsylvania.
Bendapudi shares updated timeline for Commonwealth Campus decisions
Decisions about the future composition of Penn State’s Commonwealth Campus ecosystem will be announced in mid-May, after the Board of Trustees convenes to consider President Neeli Bendapudi’s recommendations. In an email to Commonwealth Campus students and all University faculty and staff on Thursday, April 17, she said the delayed announcement will come after final exams and commencement.
Transforming Our University
Learn more about the road map for Penn State’s future, and explore the road map’s key areas of strategic focus:
- Investing In Our People
- Building Resources For Our Future
- Research Excellence
- Academic Excellence
- Operational Excellence
- Commonwealth Campuses Future

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Latest News
Penn State rises in NSF Higher Education Research and Development rankings
The U.S. National Science Foundation HERD Survey recognizes strengths in research and materials innovation
President Bendapudi makes case to lawmakers to increase Penn State’s funding
Penn State president expresses continued support for efforts to enact Pennsylvania’s first performance-based funding model for 2025-26 fiscal year
Penn State on strong financial path as revamped budget model enters third year
University releases budget allocations, model for fiscal year 2026-27.