"All three universities have long histories and important identities within their communities," Jamie Smith, president of the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties, told PennLive. Story ➡ (1/7) /OedDdGZiz2- Bloomsburg University March 2, 2022 Logos, colors, and mascots will not change, as a way to promote school spirit at each of the campuses.īloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield universities have honored the commitment to maintain each institution’s historic names and identities through integration. University leadership is working with the NCAA through the spring to determine whether each campus can retain its individual athletic programs. University officials said that the integration will help each individual school stand on more solid financial footing by operating as one legal entity, allowing students to appreciate expanded programming and boost enrollment. The merger is a cost-cutting move that follows several successive years of declining enrollments, and it will allow for the continuation of academic programs. Students will be allowed to choose which of the three school's names to have printed on their diplomas upon graduation. The name change still needs approval from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an accrediting organization for colleges and universities. "The continued engagement of our communities is shaping the future of our universities and enabling educational opportunities for generations to come." "We are proud that each university's name will remain prominent across our campuses and in our ongoing outreach to families across the state as we showcase the power of our three universities through the breadth of educational experiences accessible to current and future students," Hanna said. Each college will keep its original name and logo for marketing and diploma purposes, but for official state purposes they will all be known as one entity. The name will not be public-facing, said Bashar Hanna, president of Bloomsburg University and interim president of Lock Haven and Mansfield universities. New Jersey police officers, legislators need diversity training, lawmakers say.Philadelphia unveils redesign plan for Washington Avenue but residents remain frustrated.Rowan University forms think tank with former New Jersey Sen.State education officials said input about the name was solicited from faculty, alumni and students at the schools. The State System of Higher Education's Board of Governors approved the name unanimously on Wednesday. Bloomsburg, Mansfield and Lock Haven universities in Northeastern Pennsylvania officially have been merged under the name Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, but don't expect see the new moniker printed on hats and sweatshirts anytime soon.
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