Harrisburg University announced the closure of its Philadelphia campus, emphasizing a consolidation strategy aimed at improving student experience and strengthening academic programs at its main campus in Harrisburg. Students will have the option to complete their degrees at Harrisburg, while faculty from Philadelphia will transition to the main campus. This move follows recent financial struggles, including a reported $8.4 million deficit. The university is under new leadership and aims for a turnaround with increased enrollment. Other institutions, like Pennsylvania State University, are also closing campuses due to unsustainable enrollment trends.
Harrisburg University will close its Philadelphia campus to consolidate operations, enhancing student experience and strengthening academics at its main campus in Harrisburg.
Students at the Philadelphia location can complete their degrees in Harrisburg, while faculty relocate to the main campus, as part of the university's consolidation efforts.
With financial struggles leading to a reduction in programs, Harrisburg University aims for a resurgence, expecting to balance its budget after a significant deficit.
Recent trends show other institutions like Pennsylvania State University are also closing campuses due to declining enrollment, pointing to broader challenges in higher education.
Collection
[
|
...
]