Laura Olson and Bill Schackner, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette;
Penn State trustees stand behind acting leader, vow investigation:
"Provost Rodney Erickson, who ascended to the presidency on Wednesday night, addressed the trustees Friday morning and devoted most of his time reassuring the campus, parents, alumni and others that the school would take the necessary corrective actions.
Later in the day, Mr. Erickson said the university will appoint an ethics officer who would report directly to the president. "We will cooperate fully and completely with any ongoing investigation," he said.
Board chairman Steve Garban echoed those sentiments, saying, "We are committed to restoring public trust in this university.""
