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“Sub Day” recognizes construction partner

Harrisburg University celebrated “Subs Day” on August 11th  to recognize  its construction partner, Whiting-Turner, and about 200 subcontractors representing over...

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HU professor, colleagues examine benefits of camp on kids with ventilators

Summer camps provide a great environment for kids to develop social and decision-making skills and they often introduce children to...

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Study: Exercise could help combat homelessness

Could exercise be an important tool in improving the lives of those experiencing homelessness? According to a study recently conducted...

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NBC Nightly News features HU incubator company

NBC Nightly News recently came to Harrisburg University of Science and Technology to film an extraordinary story about one of...

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HU places on Top 10 of colleges with superior esports programs

A publication has placed Harrisburg University of Science and Technology at #8 on its Top 10 list of colleges with...

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Library saves students money on textbooks

The HU Library, in partnership with faculty and administration, continues to work to reduce the student cost burden of textbooks. The...

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HU research center director named to Top 100 list

A Harrisburg University of Science and Technology research center director is included in an agriculture-focused power list. City & State...

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Harrisburg University construction project advances

Construction of the new $100 million 12-story Harrisburg University Science Education Center is reaching a huge milestone this week. Parts...

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HU opens doors for Colombians to study STEM in Latin America

Colombian students are getting an opportunity to study at Harrisburg University in Latin America—from its headquarters in Panama— thanks to...

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CIE at HU to host legal clinic for start-ups, young companies

Harrisburg, Pa. – The Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology invites you to...

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Harrisburg University celebrates National Intern Day

Happy National Intern Day! Harrisburg University (HU) did not want to miss the chance to celebrate our interns! While enrolled...

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HU professor completes National Public Health Program

Geoffrey M. Roche of the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology faculty recently completed the National Leadership Academy for Public...

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How Hospitals and Medical Practices Are Helping To Reduce Physician and Healthcare Worker Burnout

What are hospitals and medical practices doing to help ease the extreme mental strain of doctors and healthcare workers? What...

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HU leader named board chair of Leadership Cumberland

Harrisburg University congratulates John Friend, Harrisburg University Vice President of Undergraduate Admissions and Secondary Programs, who has been named Board...

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High school students learn crime scene investigation

High school students got a chance to learn the basics of crime scene investigation during Harrisburg University’s Forensic Investigations Camp....

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Student Snapshot:  Lynzie Wagaman

At Harrisburg University, we ignite passion, curiosity, and talent. When students pick HU, they choose diverse perspectives, creativity, and hands-on...

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Panel to address future of crypto assets

The future of crypto assets and NFT’s and marketing are among the topics for a virtual panel discussion at an...

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HU health population professor weighs in on BA.5 COVID variant cases

A new variant is responsible for 60% of new infections, according to the CDC.  FOX-43 recently spoke to Geoffrey Roche...

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HU professor weighs in ahead of US Labor Department’s Wednesday inflation report

The U.S. Department of Labor is set to deliver June’s consumer price index figures on Wednesday. FOX-43 recently interviewed Dr....

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HU Presents Summer Concert Series

Live performances supported by PNC Bank, Dauphin County, Clair Global, and Tröegs Independent Brewing HARRISBURG, Pa. – Harrisburg University of...

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Innovation, Immigration and Self-Improvement

As a first-generation, hyphenated (Indian-American), Jay Jayamohan argues that America is more responsible for the current period of unparalleled human...

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UPMC and Harrisburg University Celebrate Opening of New UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing at UPMC Harrisburg with a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

UPMC and Harrisburg University yesterday celebrated the opening of the UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing at UPMC Harrisburg with a...

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Summits provide faculty member opportunity to guide and support talent in healthcare

A Harrisburg University faculty member will be a speaker at two events aimed at attracting and supporting leadership development, culture, and talent in the...

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CIE creates opportunities for underserved communities

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, with a mission to help the underserved receive educational opportunities, started the Center for...