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Penn State board plans to vote next Thursday on Commonwealth campus closure plan
The seven campuses proposed for closure are Dubois, Fayette, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, and York.
Penn State administration is proposing to close seven Commonwealth campuses
The board of trustees has not yet voted on the plan. The seven campuses currently proposed for closure are Dubois, Fayette, ...
‘By making hard decisions now, we are choosing to lead through change’: Penn State president
Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi has proposed closing the DuBois, Fayette, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Shenango, ...
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How Penn State trustees plan to vote on campus closures could run afoul of transparency law
Penn State trustees plan to meet virtually in May to decide the fate of 12 commonwealth campuses. Lawyers say the plan could ...
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Why Penn State York has been recommended for closure and why stakeholders hope it remains
A work group for the Pennsylvania State ... we serve.” York County has benefitted by having a Penn State campus — a high value identifiable brand — that directly links the community to ...
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Penn State may close seven branch campuses
YORK. YEAH, A LOT OF STUDENTS ON THE PENN STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS IN YORK ARE HOPING THAT THE CAMPUS STAYS OPEN. WE DO KNOW THIS, THAT IF IT DOES SHUT DOWN, THERE WILL BE NO CLOSURES BEFORE THE ...
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Penn State releases list of 7 campuses being reviewed for closure, including DuBois campus
we will take every step to provide opportunities to faculty and staff to remain part of Penn State. University officials note that nothing is final until the Board of Trustees votes on the closure ...
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Penn State report outlines reasons for keeping Scranton campus open
Citing its importance to the region and the diverse population it serves, Penn State officials are recommending keeping Penn State Scranton open to be a hub for Penn State in Northeast ...
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‘By making hard decisions now, we are choosing to lead through change’: Penn State president
Penn State University ... This positions the University to deliver on its founding purpose with greater focus and greater impact than ever before, while ensuring we do not make decisions overnight ...
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Penn State University releases leaked report, says campuses won’t close immediately
Penn State University released more information on its impending closures, but according to the university’s statement, these closures aren’t set to begin until at least 2027.
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Stress, uncertainty mark end of Penn State semester as campus closure decision looms
“It’s a different campus from University Park but every campus has unique qualities, unique faculty and staff support, and outstanding quality. Because this is Penn State. We’re not going to ...
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Penn State doing well financially even as it considers closing campuses
Penn State University has healthy finances even as its leaders consider whether to close campuses later this month to erase a deficit in the education and general fund budget. With an annual ...