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See what’s happening at Harrisburg University, from news and events to student snapshots and faculty research projects.
Faculty Spotlight: Professor Erik Hefti Bridges the Gap Between Genetics and Everyday Pharmacy Practice
HARRISBURG, PA — As precision medicine continues to reshape the landscape of healthcare, one faculty member at Harrisburg University of...
Meet the Students of HU’s First Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Cohort
HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) welcomed its inaugural Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) cohort this...
Harrisburg University Annual Gala 2026: Meet the Impact Award Honorees!
HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) will host its Annual Gala on Saturday, April 25, 2026,...
Meet, Learn, Grow: Spring Career Week Kicks Off March 16
HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science and Technology’s (HU) Career Services & Experiential Learning Office is excited to host...
Student Spotlight: Subhan Khalid ’26 Advances Data Science Through Doctoral Research
HARRISBURG, PA — At Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU), students take center stage. Our Student Spotlight highlights the...
New Study Illuminates How Children Develop Flexible Thinking Across Rules and Meaning
HARRISBURG, PA — How do children learn to “switch gears” between simple rules and the meanings of concepts? A new...
Student Spotlight: Caleb Houston ’27, Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics
HARRISBURG, PA — At Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU), students take center stage. Our Student Spotlight shines a...
Calling High School and College Innovators: 6th Annual launchU Startup Challenge Opens for Applications
HARRISBURG, PA — The Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU) is excited...
HU Launches New Collaborative Makerspace Focused on Sustainable Manufacturing
HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU) is proud to announce the grand opening of the HU...
Student Spotlight: Huynh Nguyen ’26 on Making the Most of Her HU Experience
HARRISBURG, PA — At Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU), students take center stage. Our Student Spotlight shines a...
Harrisburg University Announces Strategic Real Estate Debt Restructuring Initiative
HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU) announced today that it has initiated a strategic restructuring of the debt associated...
HU Expands Tuition Discounts to Belco Community Credit Union Employees, Members, and Family Members
HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Belco Community...
HU Esports Students Gain Global Experience Through Gen.G Practicum Abroad in South Korea
HARRISBURG, PA — Three Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU) Esports Management, Production & Performance students — Jacob Groves...
HU Graduate Student Secures US Patent for Everyday Container Innovation
Vishnu Vardhan Chakravaram ’26, a graduate student in Harrisburg University of Science & Technology’s (HU) Information Systems Engineering & Management...
HU Professors Publish Research on Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Gamified Health Education
HARRISBURG, PA — Four faculty members at Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU) have been published in the Journal...
Harrisburg University, Auditor General DeFoor & Members 1st Federal Credit Union Launch 13th Annual Student Financial Literacy Scholarship Competition
HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU) Interim President, David Schankweiler; Pennsylvania Auditor General, Timothy L. DeFoor;...
Pennsylvania DEP Awards Harrisburg University $1.6 million, 3.5-Year Contract Extension
HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU) has secured a $1.6 million, 3.5-year extension on its second...
Celebrating 25 Years with HU’s First Alumnus, Michael Wright ’06
HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU) is celebrating 25 years! When it was incorporated in the...
HU’s Emily Mallis Named Women in 3D Printing (Wi3DP) Ambassador
HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU) proudly announces that Emily Mallis has been named an Ambassador...
Celebrating the Top 10 HU News Stories of 2025
HARRISBURG, PA — As 2025 draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to celebrate a year of transformation, innovation,...
Celebrating Harrisburg University’s December 2025 Graduates
HARRISBURG, PA — As the fall semester comes to a close, Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU) proudly celebrates the accomplishments of its...
A Year of Discovery: Harrisburg University’s Top 10 Research Stories of 2025
HARRISBURG, PA — 2025 has been a remarkable year of research at Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU). Our...
Student Spotlight: Michael Donar ‘25 Takes on UX Internship at the Carlisle Army War College
HARRISBURG, PA — When most people think about user experience (UX) design, military strategy and wargaming aren’t usually the first...
Student Spotlight: Mackenzie Maley ’26 Presents Aquaculture Research at National Space Conference
HARRISBURG, PA — Mackenzie Maley ‘26, a senior Environmental Science & Sustainability major at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology...
