US EditionPenn State trustees vote to close 7 branch campuses amid declining enrollments
- Penn State University's Board of Trustees voted 25-8 on May 22, 2025, to close seven branch campuses across Pennsylvania after a public meeting.
- The decision followed an internal study commissioned by President Neeli Bendapudi that cited declining enrollments and demographic shifts in local populations.
- The seven branch campuses set to close—including those in Dubois, York, and five others—are among Penn State’s smaller locations, with total enrollment slightly exceeding 3,000 students this academic year.
- The 143-page recommendation report indicates that no campuses will close before the conclusion of the spring 2027 semester and outlines a "two-year wind-down" period.
- The closures mark a significant shift for Penn State with plans to support affected students and collaborate with communities on campus repurposing amid ongoing criticism from lawmakers.
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LebTownPenn State board backs plan to close 7 campuses, saying low enrollment, financials leave no other choice
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