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HU Annual Gala 2026: Student Stories Stole the Show

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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

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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

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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

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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

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2025-02-19-homelessness-hunger-health-summit/

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

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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

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2024-11-12-harrisburg-university-phoenix-contact-growing-tomorrow-documentary-premiere/

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

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2024-09-30-kevin-purcell-best-colleges-in-america-good-day-pa/

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

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

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HARRISBURG UNIVERSITY HARNESSES INNOVATION WITH STATE GRANT FOR AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

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

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HU Aquaponics Team Wins 2nd Place at International Competition in Germany

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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

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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

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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

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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

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