PASSHE is helping students turn their education into rewarding careers in Pennsylvania’s banking industry. Through hands-on internships, leadership training, and new career exploration resources, our universities are preparing the next generation of banking professionals and building the talent pipeline Pennsylvania employers need. Read more from TribLIVE here.

Pennsylvania has more jobs than qualified workers to fill them, and PASSHE is working to close that gap. From expanding work-based learning to launching manufacturing apprenticeship programs, our universities are aligning academic programs with workforce needs so students graduate ready for good jobs in high-demand fields. See more at TribLIVE.

PASSHE students are getting more support to finish their degrees and launch their careers. A $250,000 gift from Highmark will fund two-year scholarships for rising juniors at our universities, continuing a partnership that has already helped more than 1,600 students stay on track toward graduation and meaningful careers. Read more at the Pittsburgh Business Times.

The PASSHE Foundation is welcoming four new members to its board of directors: Andre Campbell, Abigail Hancox, Darrek Harshberger and Justine Page. Bringing experience in finance, higher education and public service, along with deep ties to PASSHE universities, they join the board as the Foundation launches its 2030 Vision for Impact, a strategic plan focused on expanding opportunity, affordability and achievement for Pennsylvania learners. See the full press release here.

PASSHE is expanding its work-based learning pilot to bring real-world projects into more courses this spring. With new grants from the PASSHE Foundation, faculty at Commonwealth, East Stroudsburg, Kutztown and Shippensburg universities are partnering with employers to give students hands-on experience, industry credentials and professional connections that prepare them for in-demand careers across Pennsylvania. See more at Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education.

Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) is launching a new pilot program with three college access organizations to help high school students in Philadelphia visit seven state-owned universities. The pilot will remove transportation and distance barriers that can limit a student’s ability to explore their college options. Read more at Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education.

Facing a critical shortage of qualified K-12 teachers, especially in STEM and rural schools, universities in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) are launching partnerships and programs to address the need. From early college pathways and dual enrollment to immersive residencies and career mentorships, these initiatives are preparing the next generation of educators to meet school districts’ urgent hiring needs. Read more from PASSHE here.

Delivering on a commitment to continuous innovation, Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) is developing a course-sharing initiative to eventually allow students to take advanced or specialized courses from other PASSHE universities without leaving their home campus. The PASSHE Foundation secured a $536,000 grant to support the early-stage project. The funding allows an additional 165 faculty members to participate in intensive, yearlong training with research-based teaching strategies that benefit course sharing. See more at PASSHE.

Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) is expanding its work-based learning initiative, thanks to new funding to further connect universities and employers and provide students with real-world, hands-on learning experiences. See the full article and additional details here.

Amid a months-long push by all 10 universities to support Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completions, four universities in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) are launching a regional summer initiative to help students throughout the commonwealth submit the online form. The PASSHE Foundation received a $357,602 award administered by Educational Credit Management Corporation, with funding from the U.S. Department of Education, to support FAFSA outreach this summer. See the full article and additional details here.

Explore the PASSHE Foundation’s 2025 Annual Report to see how our donors and partners are expanding opportunity, affordability and career readiness for students across Pennsylvania. Read our full report here.

In 2024, the PASSHE Foundation put resources directly in the hands of students who needed them most. Scholarships and emergency grants removed financial roadblocks, while new collaborations with Pennsylvania employers gave students a head start on their careers. Our annual report details that work and the generosity behind it. Download our full report here.

Throughout 2023, the PASSHE Foundation worked to make a college degree more attainable for Pennsylvania students. Donor-funded scholarships eased the cost of tuition, emergency grants helped students weather unexpected hardships, and partnerships with businesses across the commonwealth connected learners with valuable career experience. Our annual report highlights the people and support that made it all possible. See our full report here.

In 2022, the PASSHE Foundation focused on keeping students moving forward. Scholarships helped close the gap between financial aid and the true cost of college, emergency funds kept unexpected expenses from derailing a semester, and employer partners offered students a firsthand look at the careers waiting for them. Our annual report shares the results of that commitment and the supporters who made it happen. Click to see our full report here.

As students navigated the lingering challenges of the pandemic in 2021, the PASSHE Foundation was there to help. Scholarships and emergency grants provided stability during an uncertain time, allowing students across Pennsylvania’s public universities to continue their studies and keep their goals within reach. Our annual report reflects on the support that carried them through. See our full report here.