System is one of Pennsylvania's best investments in higher education, Sen. Vincent Hughes says. Need to pursue knowledge, he says.

Sen. Timothy Kearney talks about architectural background, buildings on campuses. He praises needs PASSHE fills in Commonwealth.

Sen. Elder Vogel inquires about ROTC program at IUP, mentions Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. Vogel asks about partnering with county mental-health programs and "don't try and reinvent the wheel." ESU's Long talks about how mental-health care is not portable to different counties.

Sen. Tracy Pennycuick asks about empty buildings that could be reconfigured or remodeled to expand nursing programs. Millersville's Wubah talks about partnership with Thaddeus Stevens College. ESU's Long talks about growth, need for maintenance.

Sen. Judith Schwank asks about work on physical and mental health, food+housing insecurity. Millersville's Wubah talks about compassion fund started during covid, programs for meals and housing. WCU's Bernotsky talks about promise program, resource pantry, career closet.

Sen. Art Haywood starts with stats about the return on investment of State System. He asks about effects if PASSHE is flat-funded.

Sen. Cris Dush praises IUP's Driscoll on "tough discussions."

Sen. Amanda Cappelletti about how federal research cuts are affecting universities and how state can help. WCU's Bernotsky talks about covering for now. IUP's Driscoll talks about being careful what faculty are hired on grant funds.

Sen. Rosemary Brown talks about keeping students in Pennsylvania, asks about expanding faculty for nursing programs.

Sen. Sharif Street talks about student concern about getting jobs. He asks about aligning curriculum with industry needs. Presidents talk about their programs. Driscoll talks about programs in moratorium, programs that need more support.

Sen. Lindsey M. Williams asks if technology is working the way universities need it to. IUP's Driscoll talks about faculty doing great work with technology they have, places where more consistent technology could help. Millersville's Wubah talks about intentionally investing to address needs.

Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver asks what presidents are most proud of in way campuses are supporting students. IUP's Driscoll talks about new program to center on students, helps them navigate. ESU's Long says "access and affordability."

Sen. Joe Pittman asks about differentiating as friendly competitors within a larger system. Millersville's Wubah talks about recruiting from backyards and focus on programs in which universities excel. ESU's Long talks about expanding hands-on learning. WCU's Bernotsky talks about Philadelphia area.

Sen. Martin asks about nontraditional students and adult learners. IUP President Driscoll talks about contact with students who have stopped out. IUP offering nontraditional programs to attract adult learners for specific skills, he says.

Sen. Martin mentions GrowPA program: www.pheaa.org/funding-oppo.... He asks about improving the tuition-waver program and making it more successful.

After some delays, Senate budget-appropriations hearing beginning now with presidents of Millersville, East Stroudsburg, West Chester and Indiana University of Pennsylvania). Streaming here: appropriations.pasenategop.com/universities...

Today's Senate budget-appropriations hearing with Millersville University, East Stroudsburg University, West Chester University, and IUP is slated to begin 3 p.m. and stream here: appropriations.pasenategop.com/universities... Follow along with APSCUF here on Bluesky.

If you're at Slippery Rock University today, stop by and sign a postcard telling the governor why you support the Pennsylvania Promise to make #AffordableCollegeNow. #PApromise www.facebook.com/share/18CVCe...

In solidarity with SJU-AAUP.

We support the #PApromise to make #AffordableCollegeNow. Keep checking the event listings for a postcard-signing event near you. Can't make it in person? Sign a virtual card: PApromise.org/postcard.

Congrats, Coach Bowie! shipraiders.com/news/2026/2/...

“I feel honored that students have let me into their lives to see what their needs are, what the barriers are, and what will enable them to not only succeed at our University, but to thrive. I love applying what I have learned to all of our students.” —Professor Tammy James, West Chester University

Slippery Rock University faculty members Brian Crow and Robertha Abney led the trip.

“Documentaries are grounded in our human experience. It is a powerful platform for us to engage and (create) discourse and dialogue.” — Professor Changfu Chang, Millersville University

Professor Jennifer Bell and Professor Amy Way led the program.

Congrats to all who were recognized.

Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Gerald Phillip Waite, who taught in the English and Journalism Departments at Slippery Rock State College. www.legacy.com/us/obituarie...

State Board of Higher Education Adopts Historic Strategic Plan to Transform Postsecondary Education in the Commonwealth www.pa.gov/agencies/edu...

Congrats, Coach Bloomquist! shipraiders.com/news/2026/2/...

Five Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg faculty members are slated to present “AI Hype vs. AI Reality” on March 1.

“ ... Continuing to grow and improve as an educator is exciting.” —Professor Shannon Mrkich, West Chester University www.passhe.edu/news/release...

West Chester University Associate Professor Christopher Roemmele presented an interactive Earth-sciences lesson to high school students.

Don't miss West Chester University faculty members in the Science on Tap series. www.mychesco.com/a/education/...

The Feb. 12 State System Board of Governors meeting was streamed via YouTube. APSCUF President Dr. Kenneth M. Mash delivered extemporaneous comments. The video is set to start at the beginning of Mash's remarks: www.youtube.com/live/FNBNZM9...

The State System Board of Governors is slated to hold its quarterly meeting 11 a.m. today. View the agenda, streaming information, and instructions for public comment at www.passhe.edu/meeting. www.passhe.edu/meeting/

Congratulations to Associate Professor Nazmul Rony of Slippery Rock University on the appointment to the National Advertising Review Board.

“It’s really important as an undergraduate student to engage in research. So, you can learn how to ask important questions about the Earth and address those questions with your research.” —Professor Elliott Arnold, West Chester University wcuquad.com/6025053/feat...

West Chester University faculty members held a teach-in about relations between the United States and Venezuela. wcuquad.com/6025061/news...

"Coaching was never just about wins, losses or championships, it was about people." —Coach Robert Fisher, Kutztown University kubears.com/news/2026/2/...

Students: You have six days until the deadline for APSCUF's #government/#communication #internship. With the deadline looming, we will accept applications with letters of recommendation forthcoming. Visit APSCUF.org/students/#internship for the application and testimonies from past APSCUF interns.

The Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education Board of Governors is slated to hold its quarterly meeting 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12. View the agenda, streaming information, and instructions for public comment at www.passhe.edu/meeting. www.passhe.edu/meeting/

"Including more voices and perspectives can bridge the gulf between two vastly different narratives of America." —Professor Jonathan C. Rothermel, Commonwealth University-Mansfield www.pennlive.com/opinion/2026...

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!

STUDENTS: 2026-27 Grow PA grant application forms are now available: www.pheaa.org/funding-oppo...

Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Robert M. "Bob" Voytas, who was a professor at Kutztown University.

Another step toward #AffordableCollegeNow via the Pennsylvania Promise. #PApromise x.com/APSCUFGR/sta...

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.

Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Henry (Hank) W. Fischer, who taught at Millersville University.