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Penn State Cuts WPSU Funding Amid Controversy

10/3/2025

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  • Penn State's Board of Trustees voted to shut down WPSU TV and radio, cutting its $3.25 million budget in PSU's $10.4 billion portfolio.
  • WPSU serves 1.3 million people and has earned several programming awards.
  • Critics cite President Neeli Bendapudi's 47% raise to $1.4 million. Some propose funding WPSU or transferring administration to WHYY for $17 million over five years.