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Penn State’s plan to close some Commonwealth campuses gets pushback from faculty and two trustees
The president of Penn State's chapter of the American Association of University professors and trustees Jay Paterno and Ted ...
Lawmaker says Penn State branch campuses are critical to education
Twelve of Penn State University's 19 branch campuses, including each one in Southwestern Pennsylvania, are potentially on the ...
The new state board for higher education is getting started as colleges face challenges and scrutiny
The board meets Thursday, as schools face financial challenges and scrutiny from President Donald Trump. Kate Shaw, the board ...
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Visas for 5 foreign students in Erie revoked. Why the State Department took action
Penn State Behrend, PennWest University, Mercyhurst University and Allegheny College also have international students ...
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Petition to 'save Penn State York' started following announcement that branches will close
A petition to "save Penn State York" is circulating after The Pennsylvania State University announced it would close several of its 19 branch campuses. On Feb. 25, University President Neeli ...
Pa. state university system names interim head Fiorentino to permanent post
This article has been updated with additional reporting from Thursday’s board meeting. The board of Pennsylvania’s state-owned university system has named Chris Fiorentino – who has served as the ...
Former West Chester University president is the new chancellor of the Pa. state system of schools
Christopher M. Fiorentino on Thursday was named permanent chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Fiorentino, an economist and former West Chester University president, had ...
Every pick from the first round of the NFL draft
THE NUMBER ONE PICK IN THE NFL DRAFT COULD BE JUST ABOUT ANYONE. WHAT BIRTHDAY IS IT? HOW OLD ARE YOU TURNING? FIVE AT THIS ...