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Risk and Uncertainty in the Twenty-First Century

By John Clark, Corporate Faculty, Harrisburg University of Science & Technology The concepts of risk and uncertainty are associated. Project...

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Professor discusses growth of fossil fuel infrastructure

Plans to build a $500 million natural gas export terminal along the Delaware River in South New Jersey were approved...

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HU Presents Portugal. The Man at Riverfront Park

HARRISBURG, Pa. – GRAMMY Award-winning rock band, Portugal. The Man, will round out three consecutive days of explosive concerts presented...

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HU professor weighs in on ‘bot’ online shopping programs

With the COVID-19 pandemic escalating and the holiday shopping season upon us, there are opportunists who use computers to snag...

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HU professor featured on ‘Smart Talk’

HU International Affairs and Business Professor, Dr. Mehdi Noorbaksh, appeared on WITF’s “Smart Talk” show Tuesday morning to weigh in...

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Lean Thinking & Systems Thinking: Some Design Prerequisites

By Jen Mowery, Lecturer of Agile Methodologies & Project Management, Harrisburg University of Science & Technology It can be intriguing...

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War College Colonel to deliver artificial intelligence presentation

Harrisburg University’s Smart Intelligent Systems (SIS) Research Group invites students and faculty to attend a virtual presentation on artificial intelligence...

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HU Spotlight: Meet Residence Life Coordinator Danielle Mathews

College life encompasses much more than academics. And during a pandemic, student activities and connections are more important than ever....

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HU holds sock drive for soup kitchen

Please join in a Harrisburg University Sock Drive for the St. Francis of Assisi Soup Kitchen to provide some warmth...

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The Gift of the Food Bank

About 20 Harrisburg University staff members recently volunteered with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to fill sorely needed food boxes...

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HU volunteers help food bank feed less fortunate

About 20 Harrisburg University staff members volunteered with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to fill sorely needed food boxes for...

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HU Spotlight: Meet Nicole Borrell, Residence Life Coordinator

 As Harrisburg University continues to grow, so does the number of expert educators and staff the university brings on to...

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HU Spotlight: Meet Nayeem Islam, Associate Director of Student Life

On average, college students spend about 15 hours a week in class – or these days, in a virtual classroom...

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A virtual viewing party featuring “A Rising Storm”

Join Harrisburg University for a virtual viewing party featuring “A Rising Storm,” the recently released documentary chronicling HU’s journey to...

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HU introduces Virtual Student Life Resources

Unprecedented times call for unprecedented resources. That’s why Harrisburg University’s Student Services and Student Life teams continue to introduce new,...

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Harrisburg University Taps Skills Training Platform to Expand Access to Healthcare Careers

Penn Foster will provide allied health courses aligned with the needs of employers in the Harrisburg region and across Pennsylvania....

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HU Spotlight: Meet Librarian David Runyon

Libraries are the nucleus of any university. Humming with intellectual and social activity, libraries encourage curiosity, problem solving, and innovation....

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HU professor discusses concierge medicine with U.S. News & World Report

Concierge medicine, a health care model that allows patients to pay monthly, bi-annual, or annual fees to see physicians, is...

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The Boom Factor

By Tom Wise, Assistant Professor of Project Management, Harrisburg University of Science & Technology Talking from experience, getting to Boom...

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HU coordinator named among HYP’s 20 in Their 20’s

Harrisburg University is pleased to announce that HU Experiential Learning Coordinator, Rebekah Harriger, has been named an honoree of the...

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HU Presents partners with The Englewood for 2021 shows

Harrisburg, Pa. – Harrisburg University has added another top-tier destination to the list of venues slated to host Harrisburg University...

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New date set for Cage the Elephant concert at Riverfront Park

Harrisburg University has rescheduled its postponed Cage the Elephant concert at Harrisburg’s Riverfront Park to 7 p.m. Sept. 23, 2021....

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HU Spotlight: Meet Dr. Nancy Mimm

At Harrisburg University, the curriculum is built in response to industry needs. We offer majors in Advanced Manufacturing, Information Systems...

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HU digital marketing program ranked among best in U.S.

Harrisburg, Pa. – A new ranking has placed Harrisburg University of Science and Technology’s online bachelor’s degree program in digital...