Halie Kines

2 weeks ago | centredaily.com | Halie Kines |Josh Moyer

Penn State's decision to close seven of its commonwealth campuses Thursday has sent shockwaves throughout the state, with many elected officials and faculty members disappointed in the decision. The board of trustees approved closing DuBois, Fayette, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre and York campuses following the spring 2027 semester. During an event in Philadelphia on Friday, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said he has confidence in Penn State's leadership.

2 weeks ago | centredaily.com | Halie Kines

Penn State approved closure of seven campuses, affecting students and staff. Union pledged to negotiate with university to address job impact for workers. University committed to student support, staff reassignment, and hiring priority. Now that the Penn State board of trustees has officially approved closing seven commonwealth campuses across the state, plans are in motion to figure out what comes next for the university and its students and employees.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Halie Kines

Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi addressed the community in a livestream Thursday evening after the board of trustees approved closing seven commonwealth campuses, pledging her support for the students, faculty and staff affected by the decision. Bendapudi said they’ve received more than 500 letters and emails about how the campuses have positively impacted lives, and acknowledged that the decision and change can feel deeply personal and difficult.

2 weeks ago | centredaily.com | Halie Kines

Seven Penn State campuses will close following the spring 2027 semester, the university board of trustees decided during an at-times contentious meeting Thursday - a vote some trustees said was the most impactful vote the board will ever make. DuBois, Fayette, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre and York will all close following a "wind down" period.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Halie Kines

A group of Penn State Faculty Alliance members delivered a petition to the university president Wednesday in protest of the plan to close seven commonwealth campuses, a day before the board of trustees is set to vote on the proposal. The PSFA — a faculty union organizing campaign for full-time, part-time, tenured, tenure-line, and non-tenure-line faculty across the university system — gathered more than 500 signatures from the Penn State community.