Archive · 22 May 2025
Penn State Faculty Protest Campus Closures
Penn State University wants to close seven smaller campuses, but the teachers are very upset.
They say the university is not being open and is making decisions too quickly without asking for their thoughts.
They are worried about people losing their jobs and students who may not have other options.
They want the university to slow down and talk more with everyone before closing any campuses.
The faculty alliance is also trying to create a union to protect the employees.
A faculty alliance is protesting Penn State's proposal to close seven Commonwealth Campuses.
The faculty delivered a petition with over 500 signatures to President Bendapudi.
Faculty members are protesting the 'reckless pace' and lack of transparency in the closure process.
Concerns are raised about the disproportionate impact on lower-income students.
Faculty members are calling for a pause in the closure process and a more transparent process.
- Who
- Penn State Faculty Alliance, Penn State University President Neeli Bendapudi, Faculty, Staff, and Students
- What
- Faculty are protesting the planned closures of seven Penn State Commonwealth Campuses.
- When
- The vote on campus closures is imminent.
- Where
- Penn State University, including campuses at DuBois, Fayette, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, and York
- Why
- Faculty are protesting due to the university's proposal to close seven Commonwealth Campuses.
Penn State Faculty Alliance
Penn State University
Campus Closures
Penn State Faculty Alliance
Faculty members are protesting the planned closures, citing a lack of transparency and consultation.
Penn State University
The university views the closures as a necessary measure for financial sustainability.
- Campuses Affected
- Seven Commonwealth Campuses
- Protesting Group
- Penn State Faculty Alliance
- University President
- President Neeli Bendapudi
- Proposed Closure Date
- 2026-2027 Academic Year
