US EditionPenn State Branch Campuses Slated For Closure Identified: Report
- Penn State's administration proposed closing seven branch campuses in Pennsylvania, including DuBois and York, with no final decision yet as of mid-May 2025.
- This proposal follows a review of 12 campuses prompted by declining enrollments, demographic shifts, and financial pressures affecting smaller campuses over the past five years.
- The seven campuses recommended for closure enrolled about 3,200 students in fall 2024, while the seven largest remaining campuses have faced enrollment declines up to 32 percent.
- Board Chair David Kleppinger called the early media disclosure of the closure plan "deeply frustrating," emphasizing the need for a formal vote and more time to explore solutions.
- The closure could affect over 500 employees and save Penn State roughly $50 million annually, but the trustees have postponed the vote amid concerns and public opposition.
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Internal records explain why Penn State president wants to close 7 campuses
Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi has asked university trustees to approve closing seven of its commonwealth campuses because the current statewide model “subsidizes decline,” according to internal records obtained by Spotlight PA. “Fulfilling our land-grant mission does not require a four-year campus in every corner of Pennsylvania,” the president wrote. Instead, under the proposal, online classes could replace some in-person offerings and a…
Penn State University shares information regarding possible local campus closures
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WKBN)- Penn State University cleared up information regarding some of its local branch campuses closing. According to a press release, the University stated that closures are not official until The Board of Trustees holds a public vote. The board will meet in executive session on May 15 to continue their discussions about this process. After the session, more information will be shared regarding the timing of the public mee…
Penn State says 'no decision is final' in response to report revealing potential branch closures
DuBOIS – Penn State University released a statement Monday evening saying "no decision regarding any campus is final" after a report was published listing seven possible commonwealth campus closures - including DuBois.
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