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See what’s happening at Harrisburg University, from news and events to student snapshots and faculty research projects.
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...
Dr. Caitlin McGee Co-authors Textbook on Physical Therapy for Esports
HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU) would like to congratulate Caitlin McGee, PT, DPT, NCS, MS,...
Alumni Spotlight: Bharadwaj Popuri ’20 – STEM Excellence and a Philanthropic Mindset
HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU) is deeply proud of the more than 8,500 alumni who’ve...
The HU Storm Varsity VALORANT Team Is Headed to the 2025 PlayVS College League Championship
HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU) continues to set the tone in collegiate esports. The HU...
Alumni Spotlight: Krunal Panchal ‘20 Stakes His Claim as AI Researcher, Autonomy Pioneer & Community Activist
HARRISBURG, PA – Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU) alumni are known for charting bold pathways in STEM. Krunal...
Harrisburg University Esports Students Host Local ‘Cloudburst’ Gaming Tournament
HARRISBURG, PA — In a first for Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU), students from HU’s Esports Management degree...
