Penn State Startup Week 2026

Neeli Bendapudi was appointed Penn State’s nineteenth president in 2022. She oversees the University’s modern land-grant mission of teaching, research, and public service across twenty-four campuses and the online Penn State World Campus.

Neeli Bendapudi has served as the nineteenth president of Penn State since May 9, 2022. With a nearly thirty-year career in academia, President Bendapudi is committed to student success, fostering inclusive excellence, and creating opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to

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Andrew Read is a scientific leader and innovator dedicated to advancing discovery and translating research into real-world impact. He serves as Senior Vice President for Research at Pennsylvania State University, where he is a member of the President’s Council and the principal... Read More →