On This Week in Pennsylvania, host Dennis Owens talks to State Rep. Paul Takac (D-Centre), whose district covers Penn State University’s main campus and SCI Rockview, a state prison that’s recommended for closure.

In response to Penn State University’s announcement on possible closures, a Representative announced a package of bills that would give Pennsylvanians a voice in higher education operations. Recently,

A Pennsylvania lawmaker has introduced new legislation in response to the possible closures of several Penn State University branch campuses.The legislation being introduced comes following Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi saying that 12 of the university's branch campuses could close amid financial pressures and declining enrollment.

Up to 12 of Penn State’s 20 commonwealth campuses could close under Bendapudi’s plan. It’s unclear what authority the board has in approving the plan.

Four days before Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi announced her intention to close some commonwealth campuses, she met privately with the university board of trustees. The board was shown

A “Committee of Concerned Black Scholars” at the university said Bendapudi’s statement “does not meet the moment.”

The Pennsylvania State University will close some of its 19 branch campuses. University President Neeli Bendapudi announced Tuesday that the university is looking at a dozen campuses to decide which will close.

Penn State University’s community-based branch campuses have served as academic outposts for thirty years, providing higher education and economic mobility throughout Pennsylvania. But today, with changes to demography and the economics of education,

A dozen of Penn State's branch campuses across northeastern Pennsylvania face possible closure, according to University President Neeli Bendapudi.

The Hermitage Board of Commissioners sent a letter to Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi, urging the university to keep Penn State Shenango open, citing enrollment growth, new student housing, and w

Penn State's president Neeli Bendapudi said the closures come as the university faces financial pressure and declining enrollment.