Penn State University announces plans to close some satellite campuses across Pennsylvania
Penn State University Plans To Close Some Of Its Commonwealth Campuses
Penn State president announces that some campuses will close. Which are at risk?
Penn State University will close some of its smaller campuses due to financial pressures and declining enrollment. Twelve campuses are under review, but not all will close, with a final decision expected before the 2026-27 academic year.
Penn State to cut unspecified number of campuses, decision expected by spring commencement
No campus identified for closure will close before the end of the 2026-2027 academic year. Penn State will continue extending offers and admitting new students for fall 2025 at all commonwealth campuses. "Every student who begins a Penn State degree will have the opportunity to complete it at Penn State," Bendapudi said.
Penn State evaluating the future of 12 branch campuses, including 5 in Western Pennsylvania
Penn State University is evaluating the future of 12 of its smallest branch campuses. President Neeli Bendapudi issued a public statement saying the closures would come after the 2026-27 school year. Among the schools on the chopping block are five local branches: Beaver, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Shenango and New Kensington.
Penn State awarded $1.3M to boost Pennsylvania’s agricultural workforce
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry is investing $1.3 million in Penn State’s Agricultural Workforce Development Project to strengthen the state’s agricultural workforce. In partnership with Penn State Extension and the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law,