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Harrisburg University Names Dr. Christopher M. Reber as Next President

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2026-04-23-harrisburg-university-appoints-new-president/

HARRISBURG, PA — The Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Board of Trustees today announced the selection of Christopher...

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Millennium Circuits Limited (MCL) Renews Scholarship Partnership with Harrisburg University, Delivers Second $30,000 Gift

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2026-04-24-mcl-advanced-manufacturing-scholarship/

HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) is proud to announce the continuation of its scholarship partnership...

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Harrisburg University, Members 1st, Auditor General DeFoor Honor 9 Student Winners at 13th Annual Financial Literacy Scholarship Competition

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2026-04-22-financial-literacy-awards-ceremony/

HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU), Members 1st Federal Credit Union, and the Pennsylvania Department of...

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Harrisburg University Dean Appointed to AAA Central Penn Board of Directors

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2026-04-20-charles-palmer-aaa-central-penn/

HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) is pleased to announce that Charles Palmer, Ph.D., Dean of...

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HU Students Take Their Stories to the State Capitol for AICUP Advocacy Day

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2026-04-17-aicup-advocacy-day/

HARRISBURG, PA — Nine students from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) traveled to the Pennsylvania State Capitol on...

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Harrisburg University Appoints Permanent Deans to Lead Its Four New Schools

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2026-04-16-hu-appoints-permanent-deans/

HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) is pleased to announce that the four interim deans appointed...

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Harrisburg University Student Presents Research at Pennsylvania State Capitol

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2026-04-14-undergraduate-research-capitol/

HARRISBURG, PA — On March 24, 2026, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) student Jamal Ghazi ’26 presented his...

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HU’s Dr. Teray Johnson Publishes Research on AI Literacy in Healthcare

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2026-04-13-teray-johnson-research-ai-literacy-healthcare/

HARRISBURG, PA — Professor Teray Johnson, Ph.D., MS, MBA, a faculty member and alumna of Harrisburg University of Science and...

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Harrisburg University Students Design Oyster-Based Aquaculture System for Space Exploration

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2026-04-10-monolith-oyster-aquaculture-research/

HARRISBURG, PA – The future of space exploration is currently hampered by humankind’s ability to sustainably provide nutrition, environmental control,...

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From Research to Impact: Harrisburg University PhD Student Authors Multiple AI Books

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2026-04-08-phd-student-artificial-intelligence-books/

HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) PhD student Meetu Malhotra ’27 is making an impact in...

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Harrisburg University Professor Contributes to Landmark Study on Scientific Analysis Published in Nature

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2026-04-07-analytic-robustness-social-behavioural-sciences/

HARRISBURG, PA — A large-scale international study published in Nature has found that scientific conclusions can shift dramatically depending on...

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Harrisburg University’s CIE and M&T Bank Launch 5th Annual Small Business Accelerator Program

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2026-04-03-small-business-accelerator-program/

HARRISBURG, PA — Applications are now open for the fifth annual Small Business Accelerator Program, a free initiative held in...

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Harrisburg University Welcomes Back Student Government Association

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2026-04-02-student-government-association/

HARRISBURG, PA — After a few years of inactivity, Harrisburg University’s Student Government Association (SGA) is making a vibrant return...

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Harrisburg University & Select Medical Welcome Inaugural Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Class for First Lab Immersion

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2026-03-27-dpt-inaugural-cohort-lab-immersion/

HARRISBURG, PA — On Thursday, March 26, 2026, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) and Select Medical welcomed the...

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Celebrating Women’s History Month With Christina Milano-Damaskos, Co-Founder & CEO of Athlon

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2026-03-25-womens-history-month-athlon/

HARRISBURG, PA — In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting the women founders driving innovation through Harrisburg University’s Center...

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Faculty Spotlight: Professor Erik Hefti Bridges the Gap Between Genetics and Everyday Pharmacy Practice

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2026-03-19-erik-hefti-pharmacogenomics-course/

HARRISBURG, PA — As precision medicine continues to reshape the landscape of healthcare, one faculty member at Harrisburg University of...

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Meet the Students of HU’s First Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Cohort

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2026-03-13-doctor-physical-therapy-first-cohort/

HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) welcomed its inaugural Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) cohort this...

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Harrisburg University Annual Gala 2026: Meet the Impact Award Honorees!

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2026-03-12-annual-gala-impact-award-honorees/

HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) will host its Annual Gala on Saturday, April 25, 2026,...

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Meet, Learn, Grow: Spring Career Week Kicks Off March 16

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2026-03-10-career-week/

HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science and Technology’s (HU) Career Services & Experiential Learning Office is excited to host...

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Student Spotlight: Subhan Khalid ’25 Advances Data Science Through Doctoral Research

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2026-03-06-data-sciences-student-spotlight/

HARRISBURG, PA — At Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU), students take center stage. Our Student Spotlight highlights the...

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New Study Illuminates How Children Develop Flexible Thinking Across Rules and Meaning

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2026-03-03-flexible-thinking-research/

HARRISBURG, PA — How do children learn to “switch gears” between simple rules and the meanings of concepts? A new...

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Student Spotlight: Caleb Houston ’27, Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2026-02-26-student-spotlight-caleb-houston-advanced-manufacturing/

HARRISBURG, PA — At Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU), students take center stage. Our Student Spotlight shines a...

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Calling High School and College Innovators: 6th Annual launchU Startup Challenge Opens for Applications

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2026-02-19-launchu-startup-challenge/

HARRISBURG, PA — The Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU) is excited...

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HU Launches New Collaborative Makerspace Focused on Sustainable Manufacturing

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2026-02-13makerspace-announcement/

HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU) is proud to announce the grand opening of the HU...

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Student Spotlight: Huynh Nguyen ’26 on Making the Most of Her HU Experience

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2026-02-11-student-spotlight-huynh-nguyen/

HARRISBURG, PA — At Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU), students take center stage. Our Student Spotlight shines a...