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Jay Paterno Re-elected to Penn State Board
9 May
Summary
- Jay Paterno secured his fourth term on the Penn State Board of Trustees.
- Paterno received the most votes among alumni candidates in the election.
- Soccer star Ali Krieger was not re-elected for a second term as trustee.
Jay Paterno has been re-elected to a fourth term on Penn State's Board of Trustees, securing the most votes among alumni candidates. He will serve with fellow alumni trustee electees Karen E. Keller and Dr. Joseph S. DeRenzo. This marks Paterno's continued service on the board since 2017.
Paterno's background includes coaching football at Penn State and extensive consulting work in philanthropy, athletics, and media. He is recognized as a leading voice in college sports and has been involved in shaping its future.
Conversely, Ali Krieger, a distinguished former professional soccer player and two-time U.S. World Cup champion, was not elected to a second term as an alumni trustee. Krieger previously served one term after her election in 2023.
