Search
Close this search box.

Lawmaker Hopes to Tie PSU Funding to Paterno Statue

Paterno Statue

Where is the Joe Paterno statue?

Alumnus and lawmaker Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Beaver/ Lawrence) wants to know. And he’s willing to tie funding for Penn State to finding that out.

He introduced an amendment to Senate Bill 1283 that would require the University to provide information about the statue that was removed from the University Park campus in 2012.

“The statue symbolized Coach Paterno’s many outstanding contributions to Penn State on and off the gridiron,” said Bernstine, a 2006 graduate of PSU, in a statement. “His legacy should remain alive for people to view and reflect. Removing the statue does not serve the victims of Sandusky’s horrible crimes. The university is sending a mixed message by treating Paterno as a hero at the campus library where a plaque is displayed due to the millions of dollars he donated, but a villain at the stadium where he coached the Nittany Lions to two national collegiate championships and five undefeated seasons.”

The amendment would require Penn State to submit a report to the House and Senate Education committees about the location of the statue, and the method of storage and protection of the statue. This report would be required in order for the university to receive its annual appropriation from the state. In addition, this information would be required to be posted on the university’s website, notwithstanding any current law.

Senate Bill 1283 would provide funding for state-related universities (Penn State, Pitt, Temple and Lincoln) for the 2022-23 fiscal year.

6 Responses

  1. what a stupid self-serving GOP bill : ‘let’s cut off all budget aid to Penn State because I, an Important PA Legislator’ wanna know where the (disgraced pedophile-supporting) Paterno’s statue is. –what’s Bernstine doing, campaigning to be on Penn State’s board of trustees? PLEASE unelect this clown so we can solve real problems.

  2. Why are people so obsessed with this statue? Why are people so obsessed with Paterno who knew and chose to stay silent about boys being raped? Can we please just let his coaching record stand as his legacy and stop trying to treat him like a saint?

  3. Not one dime for Joe Paterno. Melt down the statue and forget he ever existed.

    1. If you played, and I mean played not just on the team. He was, for me, a future direction that was many years of success and enjoyment.

  4. Don’t worry, Bernstine. They’re just covering it up – a fitting tribute to Paterno’s legacy.





Email:




  • Do you agree that ByteDance should be forced to divest TikTok?


    • Yes. It's a national security risk. (60%)
    • No. It's an app used by millions and poses no threat. (40%)
    • What's ByteDance? (0%)

    Total Voters: 30

    Loading ... Loading ...
Continue to Browser

PoliticsPA

To install tap and choose
Add to Home Screen