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Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi today dedicated a new campus historical marker titled “Birthplace of Penn State” at Centre Furnace Mansion, home of the Centre County Historical Society.

In her second year as Penn State’s president, Bendapudi has visited all of Penn State’s campuses across the Commonwealth. Today’s visit was her first to Centre Furnace Mansion, the place where it all began 169 years ago. “This is a proud history—one I am honored to help continue as Penn State’s president, and one I am thrilled to celebrate with you today,” she said.

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