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HU Annual Gala 2026: Student Stories Stole the Show

HARRISBURG, PA — On April 25, 2026, community leaders, students, staff, faculty, and friends of Harrisburg University of Science and...

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

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

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Student Spotlight: Mackenzie Maley ’26 Presents Aquaculture Research at National Space Conference

HARRISBURG, PA — Mackenzie Maley ‘26, a senior Environmental Science & Sustainability major at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology...

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Harrisburg University Research Roundup: February 2025

HARRISBURG, PA – Welcome to your February 2025 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Research Roundup! Our talented faculty have been busy...

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HU & Downtown Daily Bread to Host Hunger, Homelessness & Health Summit in March

The Hunger, Homelessness & Health Summit – hosted by Downtown Daily Bread and Harrisburg University – will bring together leaders, advocates, and changemakers to discuss solutions, share resources, and create a more equitable future.

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“Growing Tomorrow” and the Powerful Promise of Controlled Environment Agriculture

HARRISBURG, PA – On Thursday, November 21, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) and Phoenix Contact USA hosted the international...

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Harrisburg University and Phoenix Contact to Debut “Growing Tomorrow” Documentary on Nov. 21

HARRISBURG, PA – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) and Phoenix Contact USA are thrilled to announce the international premiere...

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Dr. Kevin Purcell Joins Good Day PA! to Talk America’s Best Colleges and HU’s Upcoming Open House

HARRISBURG, PA – In August, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) announced the appointment of Kevin Purcell, PhD, as its new provost...

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Steelton-Highspire Students Begin School Year with New Hands-on Learning Opportunities

HARRISBURG, PA – Today marked the first day of classes this academic year for the Steelton-Highspire School District. Students and families...

HARRISBURG UNIVERSITY HARNESSES INNOVATION WITH STATE GRANT FOR AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY
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HARRISBURG UNIVERSITY HARNESSES INNOVATION WITH STATE GRANT FOR AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

In a stride towards cultivating innovation in agriculture, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is delighted to announce the award...

Harrisburg University Aquaponics Team Wins 2nd Place at “xplore 2023 Technology Award for a Sustainable World” Competition in Germany
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HU Aquaponics Team Wins 2nd Place at International Competition in Germany

On October 18th, seven students from Harrisburg University traveled to Bad Pyrmont, Germany to present at the “xplore 2023 Technology...

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Students Gain Hands-On Experience in Sustainable Food and Plant Production

Harrisburg University is a leader in aquaponics research. Harnessing HU’s state-of-the-art aquaponics system, professors team with students to advance aquaponics,...

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HU professors, student publish aquapoincs research papers

Harrisburg University Biology Professor Dr. Rachel Fogle and Research Scientist Joseph Tetreault recently had three manuscripts peer-reviewed and accepted for...

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HU professor receives agriculture grant

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is happy to announce that Dr Rachel L. Fogle, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences,...

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Aquaponics program donates lettuce to Hanna’s Pantry

Dr. Rachel Fogle, who heads the Harrisburg University’s hydroponics and aquaponics programs, reports that approximately 100 heads of lettuce were...