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HU to host Clinical Foundations in Esports Webinar, Course

Like traditional athletes, esports competitors are susceptible to injuries caused by overuse or strain of muscles as they practice/compete for...

Table Top Games
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New study suggests tabletop games offer benefits to reduce anxiety

In this first of its kind research project, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology partnered with The Bodhana Group to...

Osmosis Raise the Line Faculty Award by healthcare education platform Osmosis by Elsevier.
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HU professor recognized for her efforts and achievements

Dr. Nancy Mimm of the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology M.S. Nursing program has been nominated for a 2022...

Dual Enrollment
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Dual Enrollment Programs See Strong Growth at HU

The number of high school students getting a jump-start on their college careers continues to grow at Harrisburg University via...

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Be careful on Cyber Monday

Estimates are that shoppers will spend more than $11 billion on Cyber Monday. HU professor Dr. Bruce Young offered tips...

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Join us this Giving Tuesday

Education is important to strengthen our community. HU strives to provide the best for our students, but we couldn’t do...

Geoffry Roche Podcast
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Creating Talent and Opportunity for Others

Al Dea, host of the podcast, The Future of Work | Leadership | Attracting & Retaining Talent | Learning, recently...

Generic Drugs
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HU professor warns on the dangers of knock off pills

A nationwide shortage of prescription mixed amphetamine salts, more commonly referred to by their name-brand version Adderall, is leading people...

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Items Sought for HU’s Mitten Tree

For the 3rd year, Harrisburg University’s Sydney Kurtz is organizing the HU Mitten Tree.  This is a way to collect donations...

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Gratitude is the root of happiness

Gratitude is the focus of Jay Jayamohan’s latest column for the Times of India.  The piece, “Thank You – feeling...

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HU Advanced Manufacturing Program awarded $15K grant

The Gene Haas Foundation has awarded Harrisburg University of Science and Technology’s Advanced Manufacturing (ADMA) Program a $15,000 grant to...

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HU Presents Charley Crockett in concert

HU Presents Charley Crockett with Special Guest The Greyhounds at XL Live in Harrisburg Wednesday night. A doomed romance, a...

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HU professor set to release two board games

Two new board games created by Harrisburg University (HU) Interactive Media (IMED) Professor Dr. Greg Loring-Albright are about to hit...

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HU to host GIS Day

Drones, exhibitors, and anything GIS-related will be spotlighted as HU plays host to Central Pennsylvania GIS Day on November 16....

CIE Blend
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HU CIE to host ‘Blend’ networking event

The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) Powered By Harrisburg University will host a networking event in the atrium of...

journals
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Launch of Beyond the Project Horizon Journal

The Center for Project Management Innovation Presents Beyond the Project Horizon Journal of Project Management Innovation Powered by Harrisburg University...

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Walk-In Wednesdays for HU Students

Harrisburg University students are encouraged to visit the Career Closet every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the...

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HU professor studies and describes fossil carnivoran mammals from southern Asia

A group of researchers, led by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Professor Dr. Steven Jasinski, have recently published a...

Hacking 4 Design 1st place
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HU students take first place in ‘Hacking 4 Design’ competition

Harrisburg University (HU) congratulates the winning teams of the second annual hackathon presented by HU’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship...

Plan your escape during International Games Month
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Plan your escape during International Games Month

Want to play a game?   Harrisburg University is observing International Games Month throughout November!   This is an annual celebration of games,...

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HU grad opens new event company in Lancaster for creative community outlet

Congratulations to HU graduate Tyler Ross, founder, and president of Ross Productions, for opening a studio in Lancaster. The Middletown-based...

cybersecurity
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Here’s the direction that technology is going in and how to use it safely

According to Pew Research Center, 77% of seniors report that they would require assistance when trying to learn how to...

Alumni Veteran Council
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HU Alumni Service Council gives back to veteran alumni and students

Harrisburg University students and alumni come from many walks of life and numerous clubs and organizations exist to help serve...

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HU incubator company lands significant investment

A start-up company nurtured by Harrisburg University’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) just got its wings.   Arcana Recovery...