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Penn State Considers Closing Seven Campuses Amid Enrollment Crisis

5/14/2025

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Penn State University is facing a tough decision as it plans to close seven campuses, including York, Fayette, and New Kensington, amid alarming enrollment drops and financial struggles. With York seeing a staggering 15% decline over the past five years, the Board of Trustees will deliberate on this proposal in an executive session, followed by a public vote.

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Penn State University is facing a tough decision as it plans to close seven campuses, including York, Fayette, and New Kensington, amid alarming enrollment drops and financial struggles. With York seeing a staggering 15% decline over the past five years, the Board of Trustees will deliberate on this proposal in an executive session, followed by a public vote.