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HU Takes 1st Place in 2025 AICUP Comm Awards

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2025-01-29-first-place-2025-aicup-comm-award/

HARRISBURG, PA – The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP) has awarded Harrisburg University of Science and Technology...

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Harrisburg University, Auditor General DeFoor, Members 1st Federal Credit Union Launch 12th Annual Student Financial Literacy Scholarship Competition

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2025-01-24-12th-annual-student-financial-literacy-scholarship-competition/

HARRISBURG, PA – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, and Members 1st...

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Faculty Friday: Meet Dr. Caitlin (“Cait”) McGee, MS, PT, DPT

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2025-01-24-faculty-friday-dr-caitlin-mcgee-dpt/

HARRISBURG, PA – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) is pleased to welcome Dr. Caitlin (“Cait”) McGee, MS, PT, DPT. She’s...

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Forbes: National Network of Gaming Communities Supports Mental Health on College Campuses

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2025-01-22-forbes-gaming-communities-support-mental-health-for-students/

HARRISBURG, PA – In August 2024, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) joined seven other institutions to create the National...

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Future Cities Event Connects Tomorrow’s Innovators to STEM Education

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2025-01-21-future-cities-event-connects-tomorrow-innovators-to-stem-education/

HARRISBURG, PA – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) proudly participated in the Future Cities event last weekend at Steelton-Highspire High School, providing...

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Forensics Project to Carry Out Anthropological Assessment of Unidentified Human Remains

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2025-01-16-forensics-project-anthropological-assessment-unidentified-human-remains/

HARRISBURG, PA – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) has embarked on a forensic anthropology project alongside Harrisburg Area Community...

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SimplAI Product’s Grant Elliott Meets with CIE Founders

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2025-01-10-simplai-grant-elliott-meets-with-cie-founders/

HARRISBURG, PA – On Thursday, January 9, 2025, Grant Elliott – a visionary leader in the AI industry and the Founder, Chief Product...

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HU Is a “Reason to Bet On Pennsylvania in 2025”

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2025-01-09-harrisburg-university-a-reason-to-bet-on-pennsylvania-in-2025/

HARRISBURG, PA – A January 8 op-ed published by LNP / LancasterOnline has named Harrisburg University of Science and Technology...

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launchU Startup Challenge Celebrates 5th Year of Empowering Young Innovators; Enter Today!

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2025-01-08-launchu-startup-challenge-celebrates-5th-year/

Harrisburg, PA – The Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) is excited to...

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Esports Shine Bright at PSEL Fall Finals

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2025-01-07-esports-shine-bright-at-psel-fall-finals/

HARRISBURG, PA – Pennsylvania middle and high schools were in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 18, as teams from across the...

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HU Student Team Makes an Impression at PAX Unplugged 2024

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2025-01-03-hu-student-team-makes-an-impression-pax-unplugged-2024/

HARRISBURG, PA – Since 2004, PAX Unplugged has become an essential annual event for tabletop gaming enthusiasts: a mega convention packed with board...

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HU’s MaDonna Awotwi and Jessica Warren Named ‘Women of Excellence’ by YWCA

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2025-01-02-madonna-awotwi-jessica-warren-women-of-excellence-ywca/

HARRISBURG, PA – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) is honored to announce that MaDonna Awotwi and Jessica Warren have been named to the Women...

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Celebrating the Top 10 HU News Stories of 2024

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2024-12-30-top-10-hu-news-stories-of-2024/

HARRISBURG, PA – As 2024 comes to an end, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the incredible year of research,...

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Will Drone Sightings on the East Coast Impact Santa’s Deliveries? A Geospatial Technology Professor Weighs In.

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2024-12-25-will-drone-sightings-east-coast-affect-santas-deliveries/

HARRISBURG, PA – With the holiday season in full swing, concerns about increased drone activity on the East Coast have...

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HU Students and Hershey Co. Complete 3D Asset and Product Display Design Project

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2024-12-20-hu-students-hershey-company-3d-product-display-design-project/

HARRISBURG, PA – Students enrolled in the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Bachelor of Science in Interactive Media (IMED) program have...

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Dr. Akeisha Belgrave Receives Professional Achievement Award from Consulate General of Barbados

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2024-12-11-akeisha-belgrave-professional-achievement-award-consulate-of-barbados/

HARRISBURG, PA – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) is thrilled to congratulate Akeisha Belgrave, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Applied Math...

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Environmental Defense Fund Awards Harrisburg University Contract to Advance Methane Remediation Efforts

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2024-12-06-environmental-defense-fund-awards-harrisburg-university-contract/

HARRISBURG, PA – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) has been selected to embark on a project with the Environmental Defense...

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HU Storm Bring Home Two MAEC Clash Championships

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2024-12-03-hu-storm-brings-home-two-maec-clash-championships/

HARRISBURG, PA – On Nov. 23, 2024, the Harrisburg University Storm Rocket League and VALORANT varsity rosters traveled to Fredericksburg, Virginia, to compete...

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Student Spotlight: Kadijatu Johnson ’25

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2024-12-02-student-spotlight-kadijatu-johnson-25/

HARRISBURG, PA – At Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU), students take center stage. Each month, our Student Spotlight will shine a...

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“Growing Tomorrow” and the Powerful Promise of Controlled Environment Agriculture

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2024-11-26-growing-tomorrow-powerful-promise-controlled-environment-agriculture/

HARRISBURG, PA – On Thursday, November 21, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) and Phoenix Contact USA hosted the international...

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Harrisburg University Research Roundup: November 2024

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2024-11-22-harrisburg-university-research-roundup-november-2024/

HARRISBURG, PA – Welcome to your November 2024 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Research Roundup! Our talented faculty have...

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A.J. Merlino Receives 2025 Educator of Note Award

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2024-11-15-aj-merlino-2025-educator-of-note-award/

HARRISBURG, PA – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Professor and Associate VP of Student Professional Development & Experiential Learning, A.J....

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HU Storm Takes 1st and 2nd Place at MAEC

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2024-11-14-hu-storm-takes-1st-and-2nd-place-at-maec/

HARRISBURG, PA – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) is excited to announce that The HU Storm recently celebrated two...

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Harrisburg University Finalizes PTA Pathway Dual Admissions Agreement with Cecil College

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2024-11-13-harrisburg-university-cecil-college-pta-pathway-dual-admissions-agreement/

HARRISBURG, PA – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) has signed an articulation agreement with Cecil College, facilitating a pathway...

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Harrisburg University and Phoenix Contact to Debut “Growing Tomorrow” Documentary on Nov. 21

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2024-11-12-harrisburg-university-phoenix-contact-growing-tomorrow-documentary-premiere/

HARRISBURG, PA – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) and Phoenix Contact USA are thrilled to announce the international premiere...