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July 7, 2017 | About HU

HU Online Computer Science Program Ranks Among Best in State

Harrisburg University’s online computer science program has been ranked #2 among the 5 best online programs in Pennsylvania, according to...

June 26, 2017 | Research

HU Leaves Imprint on World

In addition to offering the most innovative, comprehensive educational programs in Pennsylvania, Harrisburg University professors engage students and industry partners...

June 23, 2017 | Scholarships and Grants

HU: A Showcase of Innovation

Many institutions like to talk about innovation. At Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, we showcase it. On top of...

June 22, 2017 | Uncategorized

Innovative STEM education yields ground-breaking research

When you’re the first comprehensive nonprofit private university founded in Pennsylvania in more than a century, innovation is in your...

June 14, 2017 | Uncategorized

HU’s Online Project Management Program ranks among best in U.S.

HU’s Online Project Management Program is among the best online Master’s Degree programs in the U.S., according to rankings recently...

June 13, 2017 | Centers and Institutes

HU’s Government Technology Institute creates leaders

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology’s Government Technology Institute (GTI) rewires IT professionals. IT professionals are “wired” for technology. But...

June 6, 2017 | Alumni

HU Grads Head to Front of Class

Neither Chad Chu nor Mina Gabriel pictured themselves teaching, let alone lecturing to college students. Chu, 24, figured he would...

June 5, 2017 | Internships

New HU studio makes media interactive

The 3-D printer on the counter buzzes as Professor Charles Palmer adjusts its software. About 50 feet away, an 84-inch...

May 16, 2017 | Uncategorized

Biotech majors become HU’s first published undergrads

Four Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students recently earned the distinction of becoming the university’s first published undergraduates, thanks...

May 16, 2017 | Alumni

University nearly doubled its alumni base

More than 400 students graduated from HU during our 10th Annual Commencement Exercises held at the Forum Auditorium in downtown Harrisburg....

April 21, 2017 | Uncategorized

HU Sociology Professor Uses Passion for Technology to Teach

John McKnight’s ethics courses cover a variety of topics, from pop culture to driverless cars and even algorithms for online...

April 3, 2017 | Research

Research projects give students real-world experience

The mercury in the thermometer barely crept past the freezing mark during an early January day, yet Randall Hayes found...

April 3, 2017 | Internships

Internships help HU students gain real-world experience

Dyanna Zollo dreams about video games. The 26-year-old Harrisburg University of Science and Technology student recently sprung awake in the...

March 17, 2017 | Uncategorized

HU biotechnology program prepares students for booming industry

Harrisburg University’s new Master of Science in Biotechnology program will equip graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to take advantage of...

March 15, 2017 | Uncategorized

Harrisburg University’s Agile Lean Center founder sets big goals

The leader of Harrisburg University’s project management program believes he can help Pennsylvania policymakers solve their budget deficits. Dr. Tom...

March 7, 2017 | Research

IEEE Susquehanna Chapter Invites HU Professor to Present Seminar on Nanotechnology Revolution

Dr. Leena Pattarkine of the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology faculty will present a seminar on Nanotechnology for Medical...

February 28, 2017 | Uncategorized

HU Builds Technology Offerings With National Grant

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology received a $10,000 grant from the Pittsburgh Conference Memorial National College Grants Program that...

February 3, 2017 | Uncategorized

HU can offer Ph.D. Program in Data Sciences

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology received approval from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to offer a Ph.D....

January 16, 2017 | Uncategorized

Online analytics program ranked nation’s most affordable

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has been identified as having the nation’s most affordable online Analytics program in a recent...

January 11, 2017 | About HU

Harrisburg #12 among nation’s best markets for STEM professionals

Good news for students coming to Harrisburg University of Science and Technology who wish to remain in the area after...

January 10, 2017 | Uncategorized

Ranking puts HU’s online ISEM Program as the nation’s best

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has been identified as having the nation’s best online Management Information Systems program in...

December 27, 2016 | Game Design

Next level gaming for students with game designer in residence

Michael Stout loved video games from the time he sat on his father’s lap and played Centipede on an early...

December 20, 2016 | Research

Harrisburg University professor continues historical exploration of Gettysburg

For six years, Melissa Gettys and her research partner pored through historical documents to reconstruct the founding of Gettysburg, the...

December 18, 2016 | Uncategorized

Professor continues historical exploration of Gettysburg