Neeli Bendapudi

Neeli Bendapudi is the president of Penn State University, having taken on the role to lead the institution in its academic and athletic endeavors. In light of the recent firing of football coach James Franklin, Bendapudi thanked Franklin for his dedication over the past 11 years and emphasized the university's commitment to excellence in all aspects, including athletics, as they look forward to a new chapter for the Nittany Lions football program.