Graham Spanier

Graham Spanier is an American academic and former university administrator known for serving as the president of Penn State University from 1995 to 2011. His tenure was marked by significant growth in enrollment and research funding. However, he became widely recognized for his involvement in the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal, where he faced criticism for the university's handling of allegations against Sandusky. In 2012, Spanier was charged with cover-up related to the scandal and was later convicted, leading to a controversial legacy involving both university advancement and responsibility for safeguarding vulnerable individuals.