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Pennsylvania state university system merges six schools into two

Bloomsburg, Mansfield and Lock Haven universities in northern Pennsylvania will form one institution; California, Clarion and Edinboro universities in western Pennsylvania the other.

By The Associated Press and Sam Dunklau

Pennsylvanians criticize plans to merge California, Clarion and Edinboro universities

Members of the public have their chance to weigh in on plans to consolidate six of Pennsylvania’s 14 state-owned universities this week during virtual public hearings.

By Kiley Koscinski/WESA

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Bloomsburg University eliminates fraternities, sororities

The state-owned university said it has severed ties with all 16 of its fraternities and sororities, both local and national.

By The Associated Press

Projected first-year college enrollment down in Pennsylvania

According to numbers released Thursday by the state’s higher education system, 17,277 students paid deposits this week compared to 17,583 during this period last year. That’s a decline of nearly 2%.

By The Associated Press