At the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), we don’t see ourselves as a tower apart from Pennsylvania’s communities and businesses. To the contrary, one of the attributes that distinguishes PASSHE is the way we embrace our role as partners with the people and communities we serve. Our 14 universities make tremendous contributions to the economic, intellectual, and cultural vitality of their regions. We work collaboratively with business leaders to make certain their future employees – our graduates – are prepared for the demands of the 21^st century economy. This page is designed to facilitate building more and stronger partnerships across the Commonwealth by giving you the information about us that you need. If there is anything we can do to make this page and this website even more useful to you – please contact us.

PASSHE's 14 Universities are economic engines in their regions and across the state. Every year, billions of dollars are pumped back into the state's economy through our Universities. PASSHE has created a series of pages to give you quick access to the various economic development resources located within the State System and outside. Click here to visit PASSHE’s Economic Development pages.

Working with business and the community is a high priority for PASSHE. The partnerships we create help leverage our resources for the benefit of all Pennsylvanians, creating a true win-win situation. Click here to learn more about some of our exciting partnerships. They might even give you some ideas about creating your own partnerships with PASSHE.

We support the entrepreneurial spirit. It’s the American way. Click on one of the links below to see how one of PASSHE’s universities can help turn your small business into a bigger one.

• Clarion
• Indiana
• Kutztown
• Lock Haven
• Shippensburg 
• Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers
  

Located along Harrisburg's riverfront, Dixon University Center is the central headquarters for PASSHE. In addition, this historic campus of six buildings provides facilities for degree programs offered by multiple public and private universities and outstanding conference and event facilities.