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A new poll conducted by Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Public Affairs shows that only 39 percent of Pennsylvanians have a favorable view of healthcare reform.  These views, along with Pennsylvanians’ priorities in reforming healthcare, are sharply divided along political party lines. 

Penn State Harrisburg’s Commission for Women will host a screening of the critically-acclaimed documentary film “He Named Me Malala” and mini-activism workshop on Friday, November 18 at 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in C213, Olmsted Building.

Malala Yousafzai, the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize winner, allows cameras into her home, school, and activism work, to share her message of creating opportunities for all women and children to have access to education.

According to a new poll, more than 8 out of 10 Pennsylvanians trust their local police, and public attitude toward police reflects public attitude toward the federal and state government. However, while support from the general public is high, there are mitigating factors for individual attitudes.

Penn State Harrisburg’s International Study Tours provide students an exciting opportunity to travel the world and learn about different countries through first-hand experience.

In spring 2017, the college is offering study tours to Canada, Germany, India, Italy, London, Peru and Spain.

These tours go beyond the classroom, books, video, and even the internet, to immerse students into the culture of these countries.

 Dr. Glen Mazis, professor of humanities and philosophy, recently had his book, titled “Merleau-Ponty and the Face of the World:  Silence, Ethics, Imagination, and Poetic Ontology,” published by State University of New York Press (October, 2016, 386 pages).