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Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties —representing faculty and coaches at Pennsylvania's publicly owned universities. An affiliate of AFT • AFT Local 1421. APSCUF.org
We need to fight together for higher education, APSCUF President Dr. Kenneth M. Mash said as legislative assembly continued Saturday. Every little thing we do matters, he said.
February 7, 2026 at 3:18 PM
We need to fight together for higher education, APSCUF President Dr. Kenneth M. Mash said as legislative assembly continued Saturday. Every little thing we do matters, he said.
APSCUF's 229th legislative assembly has begun in Hershey. Thank you, delegates and officers, for your service!
February 6, 2026 at 2:31 PM
APSCUF's 229th legislative assembly has begun in Hershey. Thank you, delegates and officers, for your service!
STUDENTS: 2026-27 Grow PA grant application forms are now available:
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PHEAA: One of the Nation's Leading Student Aid Organizations
PHEAA is a national provider of financial aid services, serving millions of students and thousands of schools through a variety of student aid programs.
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February 5, 2026 at 7:50 PM
STUDENTS: 2026-27 Grow PA grant application forms are now available:
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Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Robert M. "Bob" Voytas, who was a professor at Kutztown University.
Robert M. "Bob" Voytas Obituary (2026) - Allentown, PA - WFMZ-TV 69 News
View Robert M. "Bob" Voytas's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Robert M. "Bob" Voytas, who was a professor at Kutztown University.
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Another step toward #AffordableCollegeNow via the Pennsylvania Promise. #PApromise
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APSCUF Higher Education Govt. Relations on X: "HB 2084 the #PAPromise passes out of the House Education Committee by a party-line vote of 14-12. We thanks the representatives who supported this legislation including its sponsors @RepHarris and @SenatorHughes. Also thank you to chair @RepSchweyer for running the bill. https://t.co/RHLMcuIwcD" / X
HB 2084 the #PAPromise passes out of the House Education Committee by a party-line vote of 14-12. We thanks the representatives who supported this legislation including its sponsors @RepHarris and @SenatorHughes. Also thank you to chair @RepSchweyer for running the bill. https://t.co/RHLMcuIwcD
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February 4, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Another step toward #AffordableCollegeNow via the Pennsylvania Promise. #PApromise
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West Chester University of PA Professor Laquana Cooke and Associate Professor Jeremy C. McCool co-executive produced "The Hands That Shape Tomorrow," a new documentary that is "a powerful, intimate look at how guaranteed income initiatives can transform the lives of early childhood educators."
WCU Professors Co-Executive Produce Documentary Exploring the Impact of Guaranteed Income for Educators
West Chester University is proud to announce the release of The Hands That Shape Tomorrow, a new documentary co-executive produced by two WCU faculty members: Professor of English Laquana Cooke and…
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February 4, 2026 at 5:06 PM
West Chester University of PA Professor Laquana Cooke and Associate Professor Jeremy C. McCool co-executive produced "The Hands That Shape Tomorrow," a new documentary that is "a powerful, intimate look at how guaranteed income initiatives can transform the lives of early childhood educators."
West Chester University Professor Éric Fournier presented "The History of the Persecution in the African Province" at Bates College.
Candidate Lecture Recap: Professor Éric Fournier on ‘The History of the Persecution in the African Province’
The Bates Classical and Medieval Studies (CMS) Department is hard at work inspiring students and faculty alike to learn more about the field. In a series of guest lectures sprinkled throughout the…
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February 4, 2026 at 3:40 PM
West Chester University Professor Éric Fournier presented "The History of the Persecution in the African Province" at Bates College.
Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Henry (Hank) W. Fischer, who taught at Millersville University.
Obituary for Henry (Hank) W. Fischer | Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home
Read the obituary for Henry (Hank) W. Fischer. Services and arrangements by Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home in Lancaster, PA
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February 4, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Henry (Hank) W. Fischer, who taught at Millersville University.
“When I started at SRU, I wasn’t sure what I was going to do, and Dr. Hilton sat with me and helped me to create a plan and to develop and understand my needs. He was very helpful as a crucial time in my life.” —Mohamad Khalaifa, Slippery Rock University graduate
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SRU scholars co‑author national study on post‑COVID teacher burnout – SRU News
Slippery Rock University is where faculty, students and alumni collaborate on engaging research across disciplines and advance greater understanding of their professional practice. Mohamad Khalaifa,…
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February 3, 2026 at 8:28 PM
“When I started at SRU, I wasn’t sure what I was going to do, and Dr. Hilton sat with me and helped me to create a plan and to develop and understand my needs. He was very helpful as a crucial time in my life.” —Mohamad Khalaifa, Slippery Rock University graduate
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Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Anne Gero, who was a professor at Shippensburg University.
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Anne Gero Obituary January 11, 2026 - Hollinger Funeral Home
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February 3, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Anne Gero, who was a professor at Shippensburg University.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro's budget presentation is set to begin 11:30 a.m. Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/FI1vhlR...
House Session -- February 3, 2026
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February 3, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Gov. Josh Shapiro's budget presentation is set to begin 11:30 a.m. Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/FI1vhlR...
All the coolest cats are applying for the APSCUF summer #internship in #government and #communication. Application deadline: Feb. 16. Learn more: www.apscuf.org/students/#in... (Just to be clear: The internship is for human students, not feline. 😸)
February 3, 2026 at 2:04 PM
All the coolest cats are applying for the APSCUF summer #internship in #government and #communication. Application deadline: Feb. 16. Learn more: www.apscuf.org/students/#in... (Just to be clear: The internship is for human students, not feline. 😸)
A reception and dinner honoring Distinguished Professor Stanley F. Michalski Jr. is slated for Feb. 28 on the PennWest Clarion campus. Dinner reservations are requested by Feb. 20.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:36 PM
A reception and dinner honoring Distinguished Professor Stanley F. Michalski Jr. is slated for Feb. 28 on the PennWest Clarion campus. Dinner reservations are requested by Feb. 20.
Commonwealth University-Lock Haven Professor Emerita Marjorie Maddox Hafer has two new books: the poetry collection "Hover Here" and the biography "A Man Named Branch: The True Story of Baseball’s Great Experiment."
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Marjorie Maddox
Poet, Fiction Writer, Essayist, Children's Author, Anthology Editor
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January 28, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Commonwealth University-Lock Haven Professor Emerita Marjorie Maddox Hafer has two new books: the poetry collection "Hover Here" and the biography "A Man Named Branch: The True Story of Baseball’s Great Experiment."
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Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Melvin Baker, who taught at East Stroudsburg University.
Melvin Baker Obituary (2026) - Easton, PA - The Express Times
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January 28, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Melvin Baker, who taught at East Stroudsburg University.
“We believe that we should, at the very least, be participating as equal members, equally vested stakeholders in the academic array.” —Clarion APSCUF Chapter President Mark Kilwein
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January 27, 2026 at 7:33 PM
“We believe that we should, at the very least, be participating as equal members, equally vested stakeholders in the academic array.” —Clarion APSCUF Chapter President Mark Kilwein
“Slippery Rock University was founded on being a teaching school, so the fact that we are making a splash in so many different areas of our field is really exciting." —Assistant Professor Amy Orville, Slippery Rock University
Amy Orville earns award for research, shares teaching practices at conferences – SRU News
A Slippery Rock University faculty member is a leading researcher into the effectiveness of teacher preparation models who was recognized for her student-centered approach and…
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January 27, 2026 at 5:33 PM
“Slippery Rock University was founded on being a teaching school, so the fact that we are making a splash in so many different areas of our field is really exciting." —Assistant Professor Amy Orville, Slippery Rock University
Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Timothy Price Yoho, who taught at Lock Haven University.
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Dr. Timothy Price Yoho
Dr. Timothy Price Yoho, 84, passed away on Jan. 24, 2026. Born Nov. 8, 1941 in Moundsville, W. Va., he was the son of Herbert and Helen (Silver) Yoho. He was a 1959 graduate of Moundsville High School...
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January 27, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Timothy Price Yoho, who taught at Lock Haven University.
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Committee members included Professor Elizabeth Munz and Professor Tina Chiarelli-Helminiak of West Chester University.
WCU Receives 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
West Chester University has been selected to receive the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, a national designation that recognizes institutions for their commitment to community…
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January 26, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Committee members included Professor Elizabeth Munz and Professor Tina Chiarelli-Helminiak of West Chester University.
City and State PA named APSCUF's government-relations director, Sean Crampsie, to its 2026 list of government-relations honorees.
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The 2026 CSPA Government Relations honorees
Meet the professionals who connect lawmakers, organizations and communities.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:21 PM
City and State PA named APSCUF's government-relations director, Sean Crampsie, to its 2026 list of government-relations honorees.
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Students, take note of this scholarship opportunity:
America 250 PA | Start here, America Did!
Join us as we celebrate Pennsylvania’s leading role in the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States in 2026.
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January 25, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Students, take note of this scholarship opportunity:
“ ... Many faculty experience this process as rushed and opaque, with insufficient clarity about criteria, financial impacts and long-term academic consequences.” —California APSCUF Chapter President Mario Majcen
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PennWest union leaders worry about impact of proposed academic cuts
Union leaders at Pennsylvania Western University worry about stability and lack of faculty involvement in the state university’s plan to cut dozens...
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January 23, 2026 at 4:37 PM
“ ... Many faculty experience this process as rushed and opaque, with insufficient clarity about criteria, financial impacts and long-term academic consequences.” —California APSCUF Chapter President Mario Majcen
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Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Slippery Rock University Professor Emeritus Eugene “Gene” Joseph Wilhelm Jr.
Eugene “Gene” Wilhelm Obituary (1933 - 2026) - Slippery Rock, PA - Butler Eagle
View Eugene “Gene” Joseph Wilhelm Jr.'s obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Slippery Rock University Professor Emeritus Eugene “Gene” Joseph Wilhelm Jr.
PennWest looks to cut academic majors, minors, launch new certificate degrees
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PennWest looks to cut academic majors, minors, launch new certificate degrees
Pennsylvania Western University is looking to end four academic majors and 34 minors at its three campuses in California, Clarion and Edinboro while increasing the number of undergraduate certificates...
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January 23, 2026 at 2:10 PM
PennWest looks to cut academic majors, minors, launch new certificate degrees
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