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Board of Governors approve student-centered university integration planshttps://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=18507/14/2021 4:00:00 AM2021-07-11-Board-of-Governors-IntegrationsBoard of Governors approve student-centered university integration plans Measure expands academic opportunities at six public institutions​​
Bloomsburg, Edinboro students join the State System's Board of Governorshttps://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=18496/30/2021 4:00:00 AM2021-06-30-Student-Board-of-GovernorsBloomsburg, Edinboro students join the State System's Board of Governors ​​They're the first students selected through new state statute ​
STATE SYSTEM UNIVERSITIES PARTNER WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR TO CREATE INNOVATIVE WORKFORCE CREDENTIALS https://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=18486/8/2021 4:00:00 AM2021-6-8-Universities-Partner-With-Public-And-Private-SectorSTATE SYSTEM UNIVERSITIES PARTNER WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR TO CREATE INNOVATIVE WORKFORCE CREDENTIALS ​Millersville and Shippensburg the first to develop #Prepared4PA workforce programs
State System provides increased opportunities for public to comment on proposed university integrationshttps://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=18475/26/2021 4:00:00 AM2021-05-26-Board-of-Governors-Workshop-IntegrationsState System provides increased opportunities for public to comment on proposed university integrations ​Board of Governors announces doubling the number of public hearings​​
State Senate confirms Cheyney University alumnus to the State System's Board of Governorshttps://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=18465/12/2021 4:00:00 AM2012-05-12-Board-of-Governors-AppointeesState Senate confirms Cheyney University alumnus to the State System's Board of Governors Five current members previously received new four-year terms​
State System advances bold initiative to reshape public higher education in Pennsylvaniahttps://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=18454/28/2021 4:00:00 AM2021-04-28-board-of-governors-integrationsState System advances bold initiative to reshape public higher education in Pennsylvania
State System of Higher Education votes to freeze tuition for an unprecedented third consecutive year; launches strategy to foster diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)https://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=18434/15/2021 4:00:00 AM2021-04-15-Student-Tuition-DEIState System of Higher Education votes to freeze tuition for an unprecedented third consecutive year; launches strategy to foster diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)
Board of Governors selects Dr. Charles Patterson to be Shippensburg University’s interim presidenthttps://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=18444/15/2021 4:00:00 AM2021-04-15-Patterson-ShippensburgBoard of Governors selects Dr. Charles Patterson to be Shippensburg University’s interim president
Board of Governors selects Dr. Bashar Hanna to be Lock Haven University's interim presidenthttps://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=18422/4/2021 5:00:00 AM2021-02-04-Lock-Haven-University-Interim-President-Bashar-HannaBoard of Governors selects Dr. Bashar Hanna to be Lock Haven University's interim president Board of Governors selects Dr. Bashar Hanna to be Lock Haven University's interim president​
Integration plans for board consideration this springhttps://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=18412/4/2021 5:00:00 AM2021-02-04-Integrations-UpdateIntegration plans for board consideration this spring ​Integration plans for board consideration this spring​
State Senate confirms new members to the State System's Board of Governorshttps://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=184011/20/2020 5:00:00 AM2020-11-20-Board-ApppointmentsState Senate confirms new members to the State System's Board of Governors ​​​Also approves reappointment of two members, including Chair Shapira
Board of Governors selects Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson to be Edinboro University's interim presidenthttps://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=183811/18/2020 5:00:00 AM2020-11-18-Edinboro-University-Interim-PresidentBoard of Governors selects Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson to be Edinboro University's interim president ​"Dr. Dale" will also continue as president of Clarion University
Board of Governors selects Robert “Bob” Thorn as California University of Pennsylvania’s interim presidenthttps://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=183610/15/2020 4:00:00 AM2020-10-20-California-interim-presidentBoard of Governors selects Robert “Bob” Thorn as California University of Pennsylvania’s interim president ​​Brings 27 years of experience at California to the position
State System enters new phase of proposed university integrations with Board’s unanimous supporthttps://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=183510/14/2020 4:00:00 AM2020-10-14-Board-of-Governors-IntegrationsState System enters new phase of proposed university integrations with Board’s unanimous support ​​Combinations offer opportunity for growth, increased access
State System launches new phase of workforce alignment with regional employer assemblieshttps://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=18349/15/2020 4:00:00 AM2020-09-15-workforce-assembliesState System launches new phase of workforce alignment with regional employer assemblies ​​​Program seeks to develop relevant academic programming for Pennsylvania's workforce
State System to explore university integrations to support student opportunitieshttps://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=18337/16/2020 4:00:00 AM2020-07-16-university-integrationsState System to explore university integrations to support student opportunities ​​ ​Effort would strengthen institutions for the future while honoring their local identity ​
New vice chancellor to lead diversity, equity, and inclusion for State Systemhttps://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=18327/9/2020 4:00:00 AM2020-07-09-Vice-Chancellor-Diversity-Equity-InclusionNew vice chancellor to lead diversity, equity, and inclusion for State System ​Dr. Pearson brings three decades of experience to the State System
General Assembly supports reforms to the State System, providing pathways to future successhttps://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=18316/24/2020 4:00:00 AM2020-06-24-System-Redesign-LegislationGeneral Assembly supports reforms to the State System, providing pathways to future success ​House Bill 2171 to advance ongoing System Redesign efforts
State System advances a framework for campus operations in the Fallhttps://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=18306/10/2020 4:00:00 AM2020-06-10-Fall-Semester-Return-to-CampusState System advances a framework for campus operations in the Fall ​ ​Universities will focus on health and safety standards when in-person classes resume
State System universities find creative solutions to honor Class of 2020https://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=18295/8/2020 4:00:00 AM2020-05-08-Spring-2020-CommencementState System universities find creative solutions to honor Class of 2020
State System of Higher Education votes for a second consecutive year to freeze tuitionhttps://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=18284/29/2020 4:00:00 AM2020-04-29-tuition-freezeState System of Higher Education votes for a second consecutive year to freeze tuition ​​​
Student finalists to compete in State System Startup Challengehttps://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=18274/20/2020 4:00:00 AM2020-04-20-Student-Finalists-Startup-ChallengeStudent finalists to compete in State System Startup Challenge ​​​​​Student entrepreneurs with 15 new business ideas will pitch their plans virtually April 22 for a top prize of $10,000 when Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education hosts its State System Startup Challenge, formerly the Business Plan Competition. ​
Board of Governors selects Kenneth Long as East Stroudsburg University's Interim Presidenthttps://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=18264/10/2020 4:00:00 AM2020-04-20-ESU-Interim-President-Kenneth-LongBoard of Governors selects Kenneth Long as East Stroudsburg University's Interim President ​​​The Board of Governors for Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education today selected Kenneth Long, M.B.A., to serve as interim president of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, starting July 31, 2020.​
State System announces additional safety measures in response to coronavirus pandemichttps://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=18253/16/2020 4:00:00 AM2020-03-16-state-system-additiona-measures-coronavirusState System announces additional safety measures in response to coronavirus pandemic ​ ​Board of Governors meeting in April postponed
Chancellor Daniel Greenstein’s announcement to suspend in-person instruction at Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education institutions March 16-29https://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=18243/13/2020 4:00:00 AM2020-03-13-Greenstein-announcement-coronavirus-state-systemChancellor Daniel Greenstein’s announcement to suspend in-person instruction at Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education institutions March 16-29 ​The Governor has announced that all K-12 schools in PA will close starting Monday, March 16 through March 29, in order to limit social interactions to help control the spread of the coronavirus. ​
Faculty retirement incentive program implemented, State System announceshttps://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=18233/2/2020 5:00:00 AM2020-03-02-faculty-retirement-incentive-implementedFaculty retirement incentive program implemented, State System announces ​ At least 200 faculty members have opted for the enhanced payout
State System faces ‘turning point’ in transformation and public investment https://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=18221/15/2020 5:00:00 AM2020-01-15-State-of-the-System-Address State System faces ‘turning point’ in transformation and public investment ​ Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Chancellor Dan Greenstein delivered Wednesday the annual State of the System address by outlining a bold vision for 2020 and called on strategic partners, especially members of the General Assembly, to choose to invest in affordable and accessible public education.
State System universities to host commencement ceremonies this weekhttps://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=182112/12/2019 5:00:00 AM2019-12-12-Winter-CommencementState System universities to host commencement ceremonies this week ​​Universities in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education will host Winter commencement ceremonies beginning Friday and continuing through the weekend.
Board of Governors approves contracts with faculty, professionalshttps://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=182012/11/2019 5:00:00 AM2019-12-11-Board-of-Governors-ContractsBoard of Governors approves contracts with faculty, professionals ​​​The Board of Governors of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education unanimously approved two new collective bargaining agreements with unions representing faculty and campus professionals at the 14 state-owned universities.
State System employer summit focuses on better preparing workforce talenthttps://www.passhe.edu/News/Lists/Press Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=181911/14/2019 5:00:00 AM2019-11-14-Workforce-SummitState System employer summit focuses on better preparing workforce talent ​Summit begins a partnership to prepare students for high-demand jobs