HU Admissions Counselors
We know that applying to college can be a little daunting and a lot of work, and we’re here to help! If you have questions about Harrisburg University, your application, university life, or anything in between, reach out to someone on our HU Admissions team.
Our team of admissions counselors is available to support you, and reaching out to us is straightforward and convenient. Feel free to email or call the phone numbers below for direct contact with a representative.
Hosman “Oz” Uraga
Director of Recruitment
Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Student Affairs in Higher Education
Favorite book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Favorite music genre: Early 2000’s R&B
Favorite free time activity: During my free time, I enjoy traveling the world
Brian Morris
Director of Admissions Operations
bmorris@harrisburgu.edu
717-901-5158
Hometown: Harrisburg, PA
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, in Psychology
Favorite book: Basketball (and Other Things) – Shea Serrano
Favorite music genre: Country, Classic Rock, Rap, and Hip-Hop
Favorite free time activity: Recreational sports, video games, and going to the movies.
Kelly Griffith
Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions
kgriffith@harrisburgu.edu
717-901-5192
Hometown: Paradise, PA
Favorite book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Favorite music genre: Rock and Hip Hop
Favorite free time activity: Spending time with my 2 children
Andrew Withum
Admissions Counselor
awithum@harrisburgu.edu
717-901-5163
Hometown: Carlisle, PA
Degree: Communications/Journalism – Public Relations
Favorite book: The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Favorite music genre: Rock N’ Roll, Blues, Blues-Rock, Southern-Rock, Americana, and Metal
Favorite free time activity: Music/Guitar – listening, going to concerts, playing, performing, and content creation
Michael McGurl
Admissions Counselor
mmcgurl@harrisburgu.edu
717-901-5187
Hometown: Dunmore, PA
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in History, Master of Arts in History, M.Ed. Counseling and Higher Education
Favorite book: The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolken
Favorite music genre: Rock
Favorite free time activity: Spending time with my family
Sharleen van Ams-Barrington
Admissions Counselor
svanams@harrisburgu.edu
717-901-5145
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Favorite book: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Favorite music genre: Soca, Dancehall, Chutney, Soul, R&B, and Hip Hop
Favorite free time activity: Walking
Zac Goren
Admissions Counselor
zgoren@harrisburgu.edu
717-901-5153
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Sport Management
Favorite book: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Favorite music genre: Pop and Rap
Favorite free time activity: Golf and Video Games
Shawna Campanaro
Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Bangor, PA
Degree:Bachelors of Arts in Communication/Public Relations and Minor in Politics/Government
Favorite book:Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Favorite music genre: Alternative Rock, Pop, and Country
Favorite free time activity: Travel, attending concerts and Broadway shows, fitness, hanging out with my cats.
Brian Thornton
Regional Recruiter
Hometown: Conway, AR
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Favorite book: Say Nothing by Brad Parks
Favorite music genre: Rock
Favorite free time activity: Traveling
