Pennsylvania lawmakers are entering into budget season with the joint goal of making it more affordable to attend college in the commonwealth. As with most issues in the Capitol, Democrats and Republicans have different ideas about how to do it. The GOP majority in the state Senate is pitching new scholarships that target “in-demand” occupations … Read more
Acceptance letter in hand, Dana Sinatra appeared to be destined to enroll at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, and play basketball there. But Sinatra, 19, a forward on her high school basketball team, began to have doubts several months ago about the 1½-hour travel distance from her McDonald home. Then she reached a conclusion. … Read more
Pennsylvania has a numbers problem. With nearly 250 colleges and universities, including over 40 public institutions, Pennsylvania has the fourth most higher education institutions of any state, after California, Texas and New York. It is home to four public multicampus institutions—Pennsylvania State University, the University of Pittsburgh, Temple University and the Pennsylvania State System of … Read more
In January, despite months of documented public opposition, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) unanimously approved a casino slated to go in the Nittany Mall. Andrew Shaffer, who runs the website SayNoCasino.org, was at the forefront of the anti-casino movement, collecting thousands of State College area residents’ signatures opposing the project. They believe the casino will … Read more
Healthcare workers say high turnover and burnout are causing a shortage in nurses across the state. So, the PA College of Health Sciences is showing students what it is really like inside a hospital. Continue reading on CBS 21
Thanks to a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Penn College is launching a STEM outreach program that will engage rural schools. The program is intended to show educators, students, and parents the realities, demands, and opportunities of a technologically sophisticated workforce. The funds were given in the form of a $314,440 PAsmart Advancing … Read more
A new building is under construction on York College of Pennsylvania’s campus. The college is constructing the building on its campus to accommodate its Environmental Horticulture program. Continue reading on PennLive.com
The Christopher Newport men emerged victorious Saturday on a trip to southeastern Pennsylvania, though it was anything but easy. The Captains (15-2), ranked seventh by d3hoops.com, survived an upset bid to win 75-72 over York College (7-7) in overtime. Matthew Brodie had 19 points for CNU, Jahn Hines added 16 and Ty Henderson 14, including a … Read more
As the warm weather stretches on, there are many ways to stay busy this week, including sporting events, various educational opportunities for kids and kickoffs for several festivals. Continue Reading on Daily Collegian
Pennsylvania College of Technology, Lycoming College, and the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce are extending an invitation to local elementary and middle schoolers and their families to attend a hands-on Science Festival in the Penn College Field House on Wednesday, March 4. The festival, scheduled 5 to 8 p.m., is intended to make learning fun and … Read more