A growing coalition of faculty at Penn State University is m ..
Campuses Scheduled for Closure
The following campuses are slated to cease operations after Spring 2027:
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Penn State DuBois
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Penn State Fayette
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Penn State Mont Alto
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Penn State New Kensington
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Penn State Shenango
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Penn State Wilkes-Barre
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These campuses collectively enroll just over 3,000 students, representing less than 4% of the university's total student body. AP News
Timeline and Transition Plans
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Admissions: The affected campuses will stop accepting new and transfer students after the Fall 2025 semester. Centre Daily Times+8Higher Ed Dive+8WPSU+8
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Current Students: Students currently enrolled will be allowed to complete their degrees at Penn State. AP News+1Penn State University+1
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Faculty and Staff: Tenured faculty will be offered reassignments to other campuses, while non-tenure-line faculty and staff will receive priority consideration for open positions across the university. Higher Ed Dive+1Penn State University+1
Reasons for Closure
University President Neeli Bendapudi cited declining birth rates and college enrollments nationwide as primary factors necessitating the closures. The decision aims to allow Penn State to be more strategic and forward-looking in fulfilling its land-grant mission. Wikipedia+13AP News+13AP News+13
