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How to respond to a ransomware attack

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What should a company do when cyber criminals attack its systems and demand a ransom?  Dr. Bruce Young, who leads...

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Transforming the customer experience topic of faculty article

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Business success is often measured in financial terms and the ability to please external stakeholders.  However, pleasing employees, stakeholders, and...

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HU to host Philadelphia Consortium College Fair

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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology will host the Philadelphia Consortium College Fair at the University’s center city Philadelphia location...

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Hacking4Recovery Event Helped Reinvent Existing Business Models

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The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Powered by Harrisburg University (CIE) held a successful hackathon called “Hacking4Recovery” on September 21,...

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HU developing STEM careers for women in Latin America

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A UN study establishes that less than 30% of scientific researchers in the world are women, a percentage that leaves...

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Student field guide project provides sense of accomplishment

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Harrisburg University students enrolled in Professor Robert Furey’s entomology course have set off on a unique publishing adventure that will...

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HU aquaponics technician, professor publish aquaponics research

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Harrisburg University is a leader in aquaponics research. Harnessing HU’s state-of-the-art aquaponics system, professors team with students to advance aquaponics,...

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HU professor discusses alarming rise in COVID cases among students

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The number of Pennsylvania students between the ages of 5 and 18 with COVID-19 is 9.9 times higher than it...

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HU receives Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence

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Harrisburg, Pa. – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has been awarded the 2021 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence for...

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HU Prof. Hosting Sessions at IEEE Quantum Conference

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HU faculty will be hosting two sessions at the IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering (QCE 21; a.k.a....

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HU professor discusses flu, COVID shots with ABC27

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With flu season upon us, many people wonder whether it is safe to get a COVID-19 vaccination and flu shot....

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Instructors discuss new HU Forensic Science program, lab with WITF’s Smart Talk

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Harrisburg University recently launched a Forensic Science Bachelor of Science program and lab that brings crime scenes to life and...

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Harrisburg University Career Services and Experiential Learning Present Fall Career Week

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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Offices of Career Services and Experiential Learning are excited to host the 2021 Fall...

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Cybersecurity Summit 2021

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Experts expose solutions to mitigate cyberattacks Phishing is one of the most common methods hackers use to steal information. Artificial...

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HU professor helps name, describe second horned dinosaur in last year

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A group of researchers, including Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Professor Dr. Steven Jasinski, recently named and described a...

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HU Presents wraps Summer Concert Series with full slate of shows ahead

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Monday night’s Cage the Elephant show wrapped up Harrisburg University Presents 2021 outdoor Summer Concert Series in Riverfront Park with...

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Blend@CIE aims to find “the Next Big Idea”

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Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Powered by Harrisburg University (CIE) is very excited to announce this new meetup, Blend@CIE. The new...

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Project Management faculty co-author article on change management

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HU Project Management faculty members John Clark, Sarah Dyson, and Joe Zagerman have co-authored an article on change management which...

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HU professor discusses emergence of Tik Tok, other popular Gen Z apps with ABC27

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Tik Tok, the social media app that allows users to post their own short-form videos, is wildly popular among teenagers....

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HU wins Outstanding Contribution in Research and Innovation Award

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Harrisburg, Pa. –  The Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada (PTAC) will recognize Harrisburg University of Science and Technology with the PTAC 2019...

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Professional Development IT Board of Advisors at Harrisburg University – Newest Members

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Newest Members of the Harrisburg University Board of IT Advisors Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is delighted to announce...

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New HU Forensic Science program, lab, prepares students for CSI careers

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Blood spatter. Fingerprints. Trajectory. Entry and exit wounds. The best crime shows and documentaries come back to one field: Forensic...

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HU gives back during Tech and Town Week

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Harrisburg University’s Tech and Town week is a celebration of the energy pulsing throughout Pennsylvania’s capital city. But it also is...

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HU professor discusses fossil dating with Gizmodo

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Harrisburg University Earth Systems Science Professor Michael Meyer recently was featured in the Gizmodo article, “How Do We Know How...

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HU students encouraged to attend Involvement Fair

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Thursday, September 23rd from 11am to 3pm in the HU Student Union is this year’s Involvement Fair! This fair, held...