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See what’s happening at Harrisburg University, from news and events to student snapshots and faculty research projects.
HU Announces Scholarships for Graduate Students in the Panama Location
Accessibility is a hallmark of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. The private non-profit STEM university has opened the doors...
HU professors team with students to develop smart disaster prediction, prevention system
A team of Harrisburg University professors and students have set out to develop a smart disaster prediction and prevention system...
Cyberattack could follow sanctions against Russia, Pa. security expert says
Local governments, businesses, and corporations have been warned by U.S. officials to be on the lookout for cyberattacks. Terrill Frantz...
Aviation exam project helps ready students for geospatial tech careers and more
To prepare students for rewarding careers, Harrisburg University’s Center for Applied Environmental and Geospatial Technology provides undergraduates with hands-on experience...
Exercise caution online with expected cyberattacks
After President Biden issued sanctions on Russia, the Department of Justice and FBI said cyber threats to banks and the...
Better Drones for Better Crops
Drones have become a familiar sight hovering over farms around the country, and experts say technological advances could help the...
New study shows gender bias toward physicians using online doctor reviews
Results of a new Harrisburg University of Science and Technology study examining the role of gender in patients’ perceptions of...
Does the metaverse provide solutions to real world problems and create opportunities?
Most people think “the metaverse” is a virtual place. Like in the movie Ready Player One or a virtual world,...
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing Opens in Harrisburg
UPMC and Harrisburg University today announced the opening of the UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing at UPMC Harrisburg. The new...
HU professor to join panel at health information tech event
Geoffrey Roche of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology’s Health Population faculty has been invited to serve on an important...
Students invited to compete in ‘SharkTank’ -style contest
Are you a student looking to get a great business idea off the ground? Then Harrisburg University of Science and...
HU leader to receive Black Excellence Community Service Award
Harrisburg University (HU) congratulates Brian Humphrey, HU Manager of University and Community Partnerships, who will receive the Black Excellence Community...
Passion, commitment leads HU student to state Environmental Justice Board
Typically, established professionals are appointed to the state Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Environmental Justice Advisory Board (EJAB). But Anthony...
Business Leaders Review adds HU president to its Influential Educational Leaders
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology’s president, Dr. Eric Darr, was named one of the 10 Best Influential Educational Leaders...
Dual enrollment program one of many accolades for “School of the Week “
Congratulations to the William W. Bodine High School for International Affairs in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Tribune picked the school as...
HU students find connections, linguistic and writing support at The English Lounge
With students hailing from more than 110 countries, Harrisburg University takes pride in its efforts to build an inclusive, diverse...
HU professor believes a quantum network could make the internet more secure but not unbreakable
Researchers say they have connected three quantum devices in a network and that quantum internet could enable very secure communications....
What’s Next in Emerging Technologies? Find out at Conversations in Innovation event
Harrisburg University’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship invites the community to join its next Conversations in Innovation session featuring two...
LAUNCHU – STUDENT STARTUP CHALLENGE, CONCURSO QUE IMPULSA EMPRENDIMIENTOS PARA JÓVENES EN LATINOAMÉRICA
“LaunchU” es una competencia estilo Shark Tank, organizada por el CIE (Centro de Innovación y Emprendimiento de Harrisburg University) que...
HU welcomes Director of Center of Advanced Manufacturing and Materials
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology welcomes Larry (LJ) Holmes, Jr. as Executive Director of the University’s Center of Advanced...
Construction continues on HU’s $100-million Science Education Center
Progress continues on Harrisburg University of Science and Technology’s Science Education Center at South Third and Market streets. A photo...
Wolf Administration Highlights Partnership with Harrisburg University to Develop Skilled Workforce for Agribusiness Sector in Southcentral PA
Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier today highlighted an initiative to provide training for emerging jobs in...
HU to host virtual conferences on cryptocurrency, blockchain, and bitcoin
Interested in cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and blockchain technology? Then you can’t miss Harrisburg University of Science and Technology’s virtual monthly conference...
HU team meets with First Lady of Panama
Panamanian First Lady Yazmín Colón de Cortizo recently met with Dr. Kevin Huggins, rector of the Harrisburg University of Science...
