Editing Graham Spanier (section)

===16th President of The Pennsylvania State University===
[[File:Senator Rick Santorum meets with Penn State University President Graham Spanier.jpg|thumb|right|Spanier with Pennsylvania Senator [[Rick Santorum]] in 2000]] 
[[File:Spanier.jpg|thumb|left|Spanier in 2005]]
During his presidency, Spanier set goals to make Penn State the "top student-centered research university in America" and for the university to lead the nation in "the integration of teaching, research, and service."<ref>{{cite web|title=2009 State of the University Address|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkrmyWxK8bk |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211222/vkrmyWxK8bk |archive-date=2021-12-22 |url-status=live|website=YouTube|access-date=August 1, 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

Spanier created the [[Penn State World Campus]], the [[Schreyer Honors College]], the Presidential Leadership Academy, the College of Information Sciences and Technology, the School of International Affairs, and programs in forensic sciences and security and risk analysis. He oversaw the merger with the [[Dickinson School of Law]], creating an accredited and acclaimed two-campus law school. He was recognized by the [[American Institute of Architects]] for "Outstanding Contribution to the Profession by a Non-Architect" (2006) and with the Elizabeth Holtzman Award for his improvements to campus landscaping, master planning, and community relations.

During his tenure, applications exceeded 120,000 per year, enrollment grew to 97,000, and the academic standing of dozens of programs rose in national and international rankings.

As president, Spanier made a commitment to spend time with students. He performed with Penn State's Musical Theatre students and occasionally with [[Penn State Blue Band|Penn State's marching band]], the Glee Club, and the Chamber Orchestra. He and his racquetball partner were 11-time Penn State co-ed intramural racquetball champions. He hosted "To the Best of My Knowledge," a live call-in program on public television and radio, and "Expert Opinion," a sports topic television program on the [[Big Ten Network]].