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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....

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Instructors discuss new HU Forensic Science program, lab with WITF’s Smart Talk

Harrisburg University recently launched a Forensic Science Bachelor of Science program and lab that brings crime scenes to life and...

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Harrisburg University Career Services and Experiential Learning Present Fall Career Week

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Offices of Career Services and Experiential Learning are excited to host the 2021 Fall...

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Cybersecurity Summit 2021

Experts expose solutions to mitigate cyberattacks In view of the growing cyberattacks worldwide, leaders and security experts from government, academia and technology companies...

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HU professor helps name, describe second horned dinosaur in last year

A group of researchers, including Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Professor Dr. Steven Jasinski, recently named and described a...

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HU Presents wraps Summer Concert Series with full slate of shows ahead

Monday night’s Cage the Elephant show wrapped up Harrisburg University Presents 2021 outdoor Summer Concert Series in Riverfront Park with...

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Blend@CIE aims to find “the Next Big Idea”

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Powered by Harrisburg University (CIE) is very excited to announce this new meetup, Blend@CIE. The new...

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Project Management faculty co-author article on change management

HU Project Management faculty members John Clark, Sarah Dyson, and Joe Zagerman have co-authored an article on change management which...

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HU professor discusses emergence of Tik Tok, other popular Gen Z apps with ABC27

Tik Tok, the social media app that allows users to post their own short-form videos, is wildly popular among teenagers....

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HU wins Outstanding Contribution in Research and Innovation Award

Harrisburg, Pa. –  The Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada (PTAC) will recognize Harrisburg University of Science and Technology with the PTAC 2019...

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Professional Development IT Board of Advisors at Harrisburg University – Newest Members

Newest Members of the Harrisburg University Board of IT Advisors Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is delighted to announce...

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New HU Forensic Science program, lab, prepares students for CSI careers

Blood spatter. Fingerprints. Trajectory. Entry and exit wounds. The best crime shows and documentaries come back to one field: Forensic...

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HU gives back during Tech and Town Week

Harrisburg University’s Tech and Town week is a celebration of the energy pulsing throughout Pennsylvania’s capital city. But it also is...

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HU professor discusses fossil dating with Gizmodo

Harrisburg University Earth Systems Science Professor Michael Meyer recently was featured in the Gizmodo article, “How Do We Know How...