Links for Community Members
Even if you’re not a student of Harrisburg University, you’ll still find plenty of events, opportunities and other ways to get involved.
Check them out here, and explore some of the many ways we’re giving back to the community.
Get to Know City Campus
Our students are studying to enter today’s STEM fields. Here, they learn in an environment that’s even more advanced than the one they’ll find in their future careers.
Our Academic Center holds 16 stories of state-of-the art learning space. Located in the hub of the city’s downtown district, this ultramodern complex connects directly to Strawberry Square. The adjoining Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is the official home stadium for our Esports team.
City campus hosts conferences, seminars, training programs and other events. Many are free and open to the public.
Events
James Hunter Six
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm, XL Live
Barns Courtney
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm, XL Live
Campus Exploration Day (Open House)
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Campus Preview Day
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Campus Preview Day
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Non-Degree Opportunities
Professional Development
Here, you’ll find opportunities for career advancement, career change and personal growth. Explore certificate programs, workshops, clinics, certification courses and online training courses.
High School Enrichment
If you’re in high school, our online enrichment programs are the perfect opportunity to earn college credit and have fun. You could even qualify for a grant that covers the cost of admission.
HU in the News
HU keeps undergraduate tuition flat for a decade
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“Sub Day” recognizes construction partner
Harrisburg University celebrated “Subs Day” on August 11th to recognize its construction partner, Whiting-Turner, and about 200 subcontractors representing over…
HU professor, colleagues examine benefits of camp on kids with ventilators
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Study: Exercise could help combat homelessness
Could exercise be an important tool in improving the lives of those experiencing homelessness? According to a study recently conducted…
NBC Nightly News features HU incubator company
NBC Nightly News recently came to Harrisburg University of Science and Technology to film an extraordinary story about one of…
HU places on Top 10 of colleges with superior esports programs
A publication has placed Harrisburg University of Science and Technology at #8 on its Top 10 list of colleges with…
Library saves students money on textbooks
The HU Library, in partnership with faculty and administration, continues to work to reduce the student cost burden of textbooks. The…
HU research center director named to Top 100 list
A Harrisburg University of Science and Technology research center director is included in an agriculture-focused power list. City & State…
Harrisburg University construction project advances
Construction of the new $100 million 12-story Harrisburg University Science Education Center is reaching a huge milestone this week. Parts…

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