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Members spotlight: Physics professor helps turn Bloomsburg green
During his graduate studies at Boston University, Dr. Nathaniel “Ned” Greene conducted research in experimental cosmic-ray physics. However, several of his current projects at Bloomsburg University are definitely more down to earth. A professor in physics and...
Professors have a long-lasting impact on students: Guest post from State Sen. Richard Alloway
APSCUF staff, leaders and members interact with hundreds of state legislators each year. In those meetings, we often hear from state representatives and senators that graduated from one of the 14 state-owned universities. We hear many positive stories about classes...
“This is uncharted territory”: PA Supreme Court rejects redistricting plan
In a move that surprised nearly all seasoned Harrisburg watchers, the state Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered, by a vote of 4-3, the redistricting plan offered by the Legislative Reapportionment Commission to be remanded back to the commission for a second try. To...
Make the call! Pennsylvania Call to Action for public education set for tomorrow
This Wednesday Education Voters of Pennsylvania, along with other organizations across the state, will be hosting a Statewide "Call" to Action for Public Education. We support this initiative and understand that public education has been severely impacted overall by...
Highlights from Board of Governors meeting: No action on PA budget freeze, new IUP President selected
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s Board of Governors met this morning and covered a number of items of interest to faculty and coaches at the 14 state-owned universities. First of all, the board did not take any formal action on Governor Corbett’s...
Vice President Biden talks higher ed and college affordability in Bucks County
Today at Central Bucks West High School in Doylestown, Pa., Vice President Joe Biden touted the importance of higher education for our nation’s future and discussed how the rising cost of college has put the American dream out of reach for many students. He arrived a...
Members spotlight: Shippensburg prof returns to New Orleans courtroom
Now in her eighth year at Shippensburg University, Stephanie Jirard, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, is about to go back to the courtroom. Having been a long-time criminal trial attorney before she joined Shippensburg faculty, she brought her professional...
APSCUF members would benefit from legislation affecting Highmark and UPMC
Last week the State Senate introduced and advanced a bill that will protect consumers if Highmark and UPMC allow their current contracts to expire in June without negotiating new agreements. When the contracts expire, patients will be forced to pay higher...