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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
Congratulations to Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania faculty on their promotions and tenure. www.thecourierexpress.com/lifestyle/co...
Commonwealth University announces faculty promotions and tenure
Thirty-four Commonwealth University faculty members have been promoted, effective fall 2026, following an evaluation process that was conducted in compliance with the faculty collective bargaining…
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“In this field, you’ll find a protein that you want to investigate, but you need to find a way to make enough of it to put it in an instrument and analyze it.” —Assistant Professor Jessica Sarver, Slippery Rock University
Alleman gains valuable research experience generating protein mutants - SRU News
At Slippery Rock University, undergraduate students gain valuable research experiences and drive innovation working alongside faculty. Cooper Alleman, a junior chemistry major from Slippery Rock (Slip...
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Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Lester G. Kleckner, who taught at Lock Haven University. www.lockhaven.com/obituaries/2...
Dr. Lester G. Kleckner
Dr. Lester G. Kleckner, 94, passed away with his two daughters by his side on July 25, 2026. He is survived by his daughters, Stephanie (Joe) and Jacqueline (Parke) and two grandsons, Aidan (Casey) an...
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“It’s very rewarding to help people.” —Dr. Joyce Overly, past Clarion APSCUF chapter president Read the complete post on the APSCUF blog: www.apscuf.org/joyce-overly...
Congratulations to Coach Jim Clements, who was voted the 2025-26 Dr. Dennis Roth Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Men's Coach of the Year.
After another historic season on the gridiron, Clements selected as 2025-26 KU Male Coach of the Year - Kutztown University Athletics
With Kutztown football soaring to even greater heights this past season, head coach Jim Clements, who received national recognition for guiding KU to another historic season, was voted the 2025-26…
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Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Charles N. Hayes, who taught German and French at Lock Haven University. www.lockhaven.com/obituaries/2...
Dr. Charles N. Hayes
Dr. Charles N. Hayes, 89, of Lock Haven, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Born Nov. 11, 1936, in Klamath Falls, Ore., he was a son of the late Gaylord and Mildred (Quinton) Haye...
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Congratulations to Shippensburg University Professor Eucabeth Odhiambo on the publication of "When Cultures Collide at Home: How African Parents Can Build Trust, Respect, and Strong Communication With Their Children." renewedrhythmlife.com/family-relat...
Family Connection | Renewed Rhythm
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PASSHE Selects JD Fisher as Interim President of PennWest University www.passhe.edu/news/release...
PASSHE Selects JD Fisher as Interim President of PennWest University
PASSHE's Board of Governors of today selected James 'JD' Fisher to serve as interim president of PennWest University, effective Aug. 10.
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The Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education Board of Governors is slated to meet 9 a.m. today to appoint an interim president for PennWest University. View streaming information and the agenda at www.passhe.edu/meeting/inde....
Board of Governors Meeting Info | PA State System of Higher Education
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“We strive to kind of be the best we can be both in the classroom and in the pool. They are not going to be professional swimmers, so we need to make sure that they are doing what they need to be doing in the classroom.” —Coach Chris Rhodes, PennWest Edinboro www.thederrick.com/sports/local...
From Oil to Water: Oil City's Rhodes is still making waves at Edinboro
When Chris Rhodes’ family moved from Pittsburgh to Oil City when he was nine years old, he quickly formed a strong connection with his new home that still reverberates to
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“The United States leads the world in research because generations of scientists have been free to pursue difficult questions, challenge conventional wisdom, collaborate openly and publish their findings—without political interference." —AFT/AAUP statement www.aft.org/press-releas...
AFT, AAUP Reject Trump’s Radical Plans to Overhaul Scientific Research Funding
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten and American Association of University Professors President Todd Wolfson issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s proposal to ...
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Millersville University Professor Dorothy Frey is slated to lead an outdoor-landscape-painting event on Sept. 13. lancasteronline.com/calendar/?_e...
Calendar
Calendar of events happening in Lancaster County and beyond: museums, music, festivals, kids activities, theater
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“I can’t help but wonder why it’s OK to offer these less-than degrees to these students." —APSCUF President Dr. Kenneth M. Mash, on three-year bachelor's degrees
Pennsylvania’s state universities will consider offering three-year bachelor’s degrees
For a long-time, the four-year, 120-credit bachelor's degree has been the norm. The new approach would reduce the credits required for a bachelor's to about 90.
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PennWest Clarion Professor Emerita Susan Prezzano is slated to present “Visual and Binocular Viewing of the Heavens for Beginners" on July 25. www.exploreclarion.com/local/2026/0...
Dr. Susan Prezzano Headlines Oil Region Astronomical Society's Free Public Night July 25 - exploreClarion
Visitors can learn how to observe the night sky before viewing planets, stars and galaxies through ORAS telescopes.
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Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Millersville University Professor Emeritus David G. Bird.
Dr. David G. Bird
David G. Bird, 88, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the
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Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Arthur Charles "Art" Hulse, who was on the faculty at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. www.legacy.com/us/obituarie...
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"Scholarship support frees up time for students to focus on their academics, but it also gives them the chance to experience college." —Coach Brian Oleksiak, Commonwealth University-Lock Haven www.commonwealthu.edu/news/oleksia...
Oleksiak family establishes 2 scholarships in support of CU-Lock Haven men's basketball
Associate Head Men's Basketball Coach Brian Oleksiak '14 has witnessed one moment hundreds of times during his 15 years at Commonwealth University-Lock Haven - the moment a prospective student-athlete...
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APSCUF President Dr. Kenneth M. Mash moderated an AFT panel about organizing to get out the vote on campuses. www.aft.org/news/mobiliz...
Mobilizing to fight for higher education
There was packed house at the AFT Higher Education division meeting, where delegates discussed what’s at stake in the midterm elections and how members can organize on their campuses.
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PennWest president steps down, heads to Utah Valley University: triblive.com/local/region...
PennWest president steps down, heads to Utah Valley University
Pennsylvania Western University President Jon Anderson will be leaving the post in August for a job as president of Utah Valley University. Anderson, PennWest’s president for the past two years,...
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"Ken Mash, president of the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties, also spoke from the floor about how the campaign is helping to transform higher education in Pennsylvania." —AFT convention coverage www.aft.org/news/keeping...
Keeping higher education in focus in the 2026 midterms
The Higher Education Committee spoke about the AFT/AAUP Blueprint for Strengthening and Transforming Higher Education and the importance of making higher education a key issue in the 2026 midterms.
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Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Professor Emeritus Karl E. Nordberg, who taught at Edinboro University. www.gluntfuneralhome.com/obituaries/k...
Karl E. Nordberg Obituary 2026 - Glunt Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
View Karl E. Nordberg's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.
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“Unions truly do have the power to transform this country. They change lives. They change the course of families. They change entire communities.” —AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Tripling US union membership would shift $1.2tn to workers annually – report
More density would also narrow racial pay gaps, while a decline in density correlated to surges in wealth inequality
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In every corner of the globe, we know one thing for sure: Our educators, healthcare professionals, & public employees are working to make life better for kids and communities. Thanks to our international union siblings for your support ahead of our 2026 Convention! 🎬 www.aft.org/convention/i...
Union Power Is People Power
ALT: Union Power Is People Power
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We are standing together on Sept. 28. Join us in Harrisburg. Learn more at www.apscuf.org/sept28rally/ #AffordableCollegeNow
Congratulations to PennWest California Associate Professor Ben Reuter on his election to the National Strength and Conditioning Association board. www.nsca.com/media-room/p...
NSCA Announces 2026 Election Results
Meet the winners of the 2026 NSCA Elections, elected to strengthen the organization, support NSCA Members, and advance the strength and conditioning profession.
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Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Thomas Francis Kennedy, who coached at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Thomas Francis Kennedy
Thomas Francis Kennedy, 76, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.
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Our thoughts are with the loved ones of James Floyd McInroy, who was a chemistry professor at Slippery Rock University.
Obituary: James Floyd McInroy Dec. 15, 1932 – June 10, 2026
JAMES (JIM) FLOYD MCINROY Dec. 15, 1932 – June 10, 2026 On the morning of June 10, 2026, surrounded by love ones, Jim peacefully left this world to join his beloved wife Marjorie in heaven. Jim was…
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