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.
Providing additional insight into Penn State’s 2025-26 budget
Sara Thorndike, senior vice president for Finance and Business/treasurer and chief financial officer, shares the latest information on Penn State’s new budget model, including links to two workbooks and in-depth FAQs that provide deeper insight into the budget for 2025-26.
Transforming Our University
Learn more about the road map for Penn State’s future, and explore the road map’s five key areas of strategic focus:
- Investing In Our People
- Budgeting For The Future
- Research Excellence
- Academic Excellence
- Operational Excellence
Share Your Thoughts
We want to hear from you – share your thoughts with University leaders.
Latest News
University to provide $10.2M to centrally fund faculty promotions in FY25, FY26
Additional funding also to be provided for faculty professional development.
Researchers can now access their financial accounts in updated portal
Update is part of the Research Support Transformation Project aimed at increasing the efficiency of research operations.
Workshops produce recommendations for the future state for IT at Penn State
Recommendations will be refined through engagements over the next several months with IT units; listening sessions with stakeholder groups including students, faculty and staff; and meetings with other University community members.