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Harrisburg University named Pa. National Guard-Friendly School

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has been named a Pennsylvania National Guard Associations (PNGAS) “Guard-Friendly School.” Developed by the...

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HU named as a finalist for PA College/University of the Year by PA National Guard Association

Pennsylvania National Guard Association is pleased to announce that Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is among the finalists for...

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Harrisburg University Hosts Historic Beam-Signing Ceremony

The “topping off” celebration commemorated the latest milestone in the construction of HU’s more than $100 million Education Center Harrisburg,...

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Auditor General DeFoor, Harrisburg University Announce Launch of Statewide Student Financial Literacy Competition

Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor and Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr today announced the launch...

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HU professors, students launch robotics research

Although the advantages of robotics in the workplace are boundless, most robotic implementation historically took place in industrial settings. That...

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HU ‘Triple-play” at Quantum Tech Conference

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology faculty will be presenting three topics at the Inside Quantum Technology (IQT) Conference being...

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HU to offer In-Person Classes in M.S. Project Management for Direct Students for Spring 2022

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology will offer its Master of Science in Project Management in-person for the Spring 2022...

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The Quantum Enigma and the Project Leader

Architecture and Governance Magazine recently published an article by Dr. Thomas Wise, assistant professor of project management at Harrisburg University...

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How a project management degree can help you to be a more successful manager?

Have you heard about Agile Methodology & Scrum Master? Harrisburg University invites you to a special session where you will...

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HU offers pathways to in-demand jobs

A study from the National Association of Business Economics found that 47 percent of American companies are short skilled workers....

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HU leader becomes columnist for Times of India

Jay Jayamohan, Executive Director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Harrisburg University, has been invited to be a...

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Corporate faculty member to serve as panelist at Health Equity Conference

Harrisburg University Corporate Faculty Member Geoffrey Roche will serve as a panelist at the American Lung Association and Pennsylvania Department...

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HU Prof. Speaking at “Empowering Diverse STEM Innovators” Conference

Harrisburg University faculty member Dr. Terrill Frantz, will be hosting a workshop during the Louis Stokes Midwest Regional Center of...

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How to respond to a ransomware attack

What should a company do when cyber criminals attack its systems and demand a ransom?  Dr. Bruce Young, who leads...

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Transforming the customer experience topic of faculty article

Business success is often measured in financial terms and the ability to please external stakeholders.  However, pleasing employees, stakeholders, and...

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HU to host Philadelphia Consortium College Fair

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology will host the Philadelphia Consortium College Fair at the University’s center city Philadelphia location...

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Hacking4Recovery Event Helped Reinvent Existing Business Models

The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Powered by Harrisburg University (CIE) held a successful hackathon called “Hacking4Recovery” on September 21,...

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HU developing STEM careers for women in Latin America

A UN study establishes that less than 30% of scientific researchers in the world are women, a percentage that leaves...

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Student field guide project provides sense of accomplishment

Harrisburg University students enrolled in Professor Robert Furey’s entomology course have set off on a unique publishing adventure that will...

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HU aquaponics technician, professor publish aquaponics research

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 professor discusses alarming rise in COVID cases among students

The number of Pennsylvania students between the ages of 5 and 18 with COVID-19 is 9.9 times higher than it...

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HU receives Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence

Harrisburg, Pa. – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has been awarded the 2021 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence for...

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HU Prof. Hosting Sessions at IEEE Quantum Conference

HU faculty will be hosting two sessions at the IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering (QCE 21; a.k.a....

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HU professor discusses flu, COVID shots with ABC27

With flu season upon us, many people wonder whether it is safe to get a COVID-19 vaccination and flu shot....