Some Republican lawmakers are pushing back on Penn State’s plan to close campuses. Could that jeopardize its state funding?

Some Republican lawmakers are pushing back on Penn State’s plan to close campuses. Could that jeopardize its state funding?

Some lawmakers whose districts are home to targeted campuses have expressed concern, meaning that Penn State may face a harder time getting approval for state funding this year.

Penn State Branch Campus Closure Decision Today - Connect FM | Local News Radio | Dubois, PA

UNDATED – The group tasked with deciding the fate of seven Penn State branch campuses recommended for closure will declare their hard decision during a public live stream today. Set for 5pm, the decision on what to do with the DuBois, Fayette, Mont Alto, New […]

Penn State Faculty Alliance Calls on University to Stop Campus Closure Process

Members of the Penn State Faculty Alliance delivered a petition to university President Neeli Bendapudi on Wednesday protesting the proposed closure of seven Commonwealth Campuses. The petition, which garnered more than 500 signatures, says the university administration has "fast-tracked" the plan and made decisions in private at "a reckless pace," while failing to fully analyze the impact on students, faculty, staff and the campus communities. …