Success of the Newspaper Readership Program

83% of Penn State students had read the paper in the last seven days
35.6% of Penn State students had at least one instructor require regular newspaper readership as part of a class
83.7% of University Park students picked up a paper directly from the newspaper distribution racks or machines
Data overwhelmingly support the relationship between newspaper readership and developing cognitive skills; increasing one’s awareness, understanding, and the ability to articulate views on current issues; and developing civic-mindedness
Evidence suggests a strong relationship between newspaper readership and student engagement both on campus and in the community