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Penn State says colleges have received their next budgets created by new allocation model

While university officials say there aren’t plans for large-scale lay-offs or closures, many units will likely see their funding shrink.

By Emily Reddy/WPSU

Altoona Area School Board approves AR-15s for school resource officers ‘heaven forbid’ they need them

At least a few other school districts nationwide have passed similar policy changes allowing the AR-15s, including Pittston, Pennsylvania.

By Emily Reddy/WPSU



Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi makes apologies and new goals about diversity

The comments came in remarks at the board of trustees meeting

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Penn State professor wins ‘genius’ award for uncovering and digitally preserving Black history

“Foreman is setting a new standard for digital and collaborative humanities scholarship while also uncovering histories of African American organizing that are still relevant and resonant today.”

By Emily Reddy/WPSU

Centre County school district, governments and utilities hope to go solar in a group buy

Fifteen Centre County entities are banding together to buy solar energy that could cover all their electricity needs for up to 25 years.

By Emily Reddy/WPSU


Penn State reports its first case of monkeypox

A student at Penn State University Park has tested positive for the school’s first confirmed case of monkeypox,

By Emily Reddy/WPSU

Penn State institutes hiring freeze until at least summer 2023

Penn State has instituted a strategic hiring freeze that will last at least until next summer

By Emily Reddy/WPSU
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