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The Pennsylvania State University, located in State College, Pa., was founded as the Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania in 1855. After two name changes, school president Milton Eisenhower gave the college its current name in 1953. Enrollment at the main campus (called University Park) is over 43,000 students with thousands more attending classes at the university¿s other 23 campuses throughout the state. The college is among the ten largest public universities in the United States and offers more than 160 majors. The sports teams are known as the Nittany Lions and are a member of the Big Ten...
The Pennsylvania State University, located in State College, Pa., was founded as the Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania in 1855. After two name changes, school president Milton Eisenhower gave the college its current name in 1953. Enrollment at the main campus (called University Park) is over 43,000 students with thousands more attending classes at the university¿s other 23 campuses throughout the state. The college is among the ten largest public universities in the United States and offers more than 160 majors. The sports teams are known as the Nittany Lions and are a member of the Big Ten conference. Legendary football coach Joe Paterno began his career at Penn State in 1966. Notable alumni include Hugh Rodham, father of Hillary Rodham Clinton; Mark Parker, CEO of Nike; Herman Fisher, co-founder of Fisher-Price; and Slinky inventor Richard T. James.
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Judge: Sandusky Prosecutors Must Share Accusers' Criminal, Psychological Histories
The Morning CallHARRISBURG, Penn. -- A judge on Tuesday ordered state prosecutors to turn over to Jerry Sandusky's lawyer the juvenile court and psychological records of boys who claim the former Penn State assistant football coach molested them. Judge John M. Cleland's...Tags: Jerry Sandusky, Trials, Justice System, FBI, Judges
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Paterno Fired for 'Failure of Leadership,' Trustees Say
CNNJoe Paterno was fired as head coach of the Penn State football team because the university's board of trustees thought he failed to take his knowledge of a scandal at the school to the appropriate authorities, the board said in a report posted online...Tags: Jerry Sandusky, CNN (tv network), Tim Curley, Football, Joe Paterno
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Prosecutors in Sandusky Case Detail Alleged Perjury By School Officials
CNNProsecutors in the Penn State child rape case detailed 15 responses to a grand jury by a former university official and 23 responses by another that authorities allege constitute perjury, according to court documents. Tim Curley, Penn State's former...Tags: Jerry Sandusky, Trials, Sex Crimes, Wrestling, Justice System
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Feds Launch Investigation into Penn State, Sandusky
KTLA NewsSTATE COLLEGE, Penn. -- Federal authorities have launched an investigation into the Penn State sex abuse scandal. Penn State officials said Friday they received a subpoena from the U.S. Attorney for records involving Sandusky, former university president...Tags: Jerry Sandusky, Trials, Sex Crimes, Justice System, College Football
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Joe Paterno Says He Felt Inadequate to Handle Child Sex Abuse Allegation
CNNUNIVERSITY PARK, Penn. --Legendary football coach Joe Paterno, who was ousted from Penn State University over an alleged child sex abuse scandal, told the Washington Post he felt inadequate to deal with the initial allegation of abuse. Paterno, the all-...Tags: Corporate Officers, Hospitals and Clinics, Jerry Sandusky, Trials, Government
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CA Legislators Introduce Bills to Avoid Penn State-Type Scandals
KTLA NewsSACRAMENTO (KTLA) - California lawmakers are rushing to introduce legislation aimed at preventing scandals similar to that involving former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky, as his preliminary hearing on sex abuse charges begins this week. CA...Tags: Court Preliminary, Jerry Sandusky, Trials, Mike Feuer, Roger Dickinson
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Joe Paterno Fractures Pelvis in Home Fall, Hospitalized
KTLA NewsSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. (KTLA) -- Former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno fractured his pelvis after a fall in his home Saturday, a source close to the family said. Paterno is expected to make a full recovery and, though he was admitted to a hospital...Tags: Jerry Sandusky, Lung Cancer, Hospitals and Clinics, Cancer, Health
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Sandusky Gives First Interview Since Indictment on Sex Abuse Charges
CNNFormer Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky, embroiled in a child sex abuse scandal, attempts to clarify in a new interview how he feels about his relationships with young people. "If I say, 'No, I'm not attracted to young boys,' that's not the...Tags: Jerry Sandusky, Newspapers, Bob Costas, Trials, Sex Crimes
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Paterno Remembered as Teacher, Winner, "Hero" at Memorial
CNNUniversity Park, Pennsylvania -- Joe Paterno's family, former players and others in the Penn State community gathered Thursday to celebrate the late football coach, describing him as a consummate teacher, a tough competitor and man of integrity. "An...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Arts, Roman Catholic Sex Abuse Scandal, Medical Procedures and Tests, Facebook
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Lawsuit Alleges 100 Abuse Incidents by Sandusky
CNNThe first lawsuit in a child sex abuse scandal involving Jerry Sandusky was filed Wednesday on behalf of a person listed in the complaint as "John Doe," who says he was 10 years-old when he first met Penn State's former defensive coordinator. Attorneys...Tags: Jerry Sandusky, John Doe, Bob Costas, Sex Crimes, Justice System
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'Horrified' Mother of Penn State Victim Wants 'Justice'
CNNUniversity Park, Pennsylvania -- The mother of one of the alleged sex abuse victims in the Penn State scandal said she was "absolutely horrified" by the developments and wants the perpetrator "to be put away for a long time." "I want justice," the mother...Tags: Jerry Sandusky, Trials, George Stephanopoulos, Sex Crimes, Justice System
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Mother of Alleged Victim: Son is Afraid Sandusky Will Go Free
KTLA NewsSTATE COLLEGE, Penn. -- The mother of Jerry Sandusky's alleged victim #1 said her son is afraid the former Penn State coach might walk free. The son was the first victim to come forward and is identified as Victim 1 in a report issued by a grand jury...Tags: Harrisburg (Dauphin, Pennsylvania), Jerry Sandusky, Bob Costas, Trials, Justice System
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