By Chris Adamski

Some 35 years after he first arrived on Penn State’s campus, Joe Battista announced his retirement from the university Tuesday.

Battista, a Penn Hills native, will leave the athletic department effective Nov. 8 to accept a position with Pegula’s East Management Services. Three days later, Battista will start his new job of Vice President of Hockey Related Businesses.

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