Penn State’s Proposed Closure of Its Mont Alto Campus Is Short-Sighted - Senator Mastriano

Penn State trustees schedule public meeting on recommended campus closures

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Penn State Board of Trustees held its executive session Thursday to discuss the campus closure recommendation by university President Neeli Bendapudi. Following the session, the board set a special meeting for Thursday, May 22, at 5 p.m. While the agenda hasn't been made available, the administration sent an email to students and faculty saying it’s likely that decisions about the closures will be shared. The me…

Penn State’s Proposed Closure of its Mont Alto Campus is Short-Sighted - Senator Mastriano

Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) Having access to a quality education – if that’s needed to secure a job in the career you want – is a great equalizer. It gives people more of an opportunity to become financially independent, affording them the sense of pride that can only be felt in the absence of reliance on others or the government. From a taxpayers’ perspective, that access is also hugely beneficial. It reduces the cost of government programs in p…