APSCUF

It's our intern's last day. Thank you, Ian, for all your help this summer, and we wish you a wonderful year ahead at PennWest Edinboro! Read Ian C. Hall's reflections on the APSCUF blog: www.apscuf.org/almost-forme...

Brock Mauller named Lock Haven’s new assistant men’s wrestling coach - Lock Haven Athletics Brock Mauller, a four-time NCAA Division I All-American, has been named the new assistant coach for the Lock Haven men's wrestling program.

Congrats, Coach Mauller!

The Rick Smith Show July 31, 2025 Listen to The Rick Smith Show on RedCircle

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The Rick Smith Show July 31, 2025 Listen to The Rick Smith Show on RedCircle

“A college education gives you so much more than just simply a job," APSCUF President @kmmash.bsky.social said on a July episode of The Rick Smith Show. "It gives you a way of viewing the world. It gives you the ability to understand the world that is going on around you.”

Worker's Labor Day

Join America’s labor unions and working people across the nation on Labor Day weekend as we take back OUR day and show the big corporations who we are and how we fight. Find an event near you. @aflcio.org

ESU biology prof publishes guide to treehoppers <p>East Stroudsburg University Professor of Biology Dr. Matthew Wallace recently published an extensive guide to treehoppers illustrated by spring 2025 graduate Adrianna Kaplinski, a dual major in…

“I became fascinated with this group as my career went on. So, it was always my goal to do some type of comprehensive field guide, because there hasn’t been a truly authoritative guide published on these insects in North America.” —Professor Matthew Wallace, East Stroudsburg University

Summer study abroad trip to Italy follows footsteps of Galileo Mornings began with a spread of deli meats, a variety of cheeses, fresh bread, croissants, and flaky pastries. It was a change of pace that set the tone for each day of this European experience.

Professor Michael Cullin of CU-Lock Haven created and taught the study-abroad course "Galileo: the Father of Experimental Science."

Legendary NJ high school and college football coach Gerry Gallagher dies at 73 Gerry Gallagher's coaching career spanned more than six decades, including successful stints at Morris Catholic, Montville and William Paterson U.

Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Gerry Gallagher, whose first college coaching job was as offensive coordinator at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania from 1984-85: www.dailyrecord.com/story/sports...

Football hires Campbell Trophy finalist Brayden Long as assistant coach, Drew Gallardy named Offensive Coordinator - Shippensburg University Athletics Shippensburg University Football hired Brayden Long on Tuesday as a full-time assistant football coach. He will oversee the Raider quarterbacks and wide receivers.

Congrats, Coach Long!

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Sink Your Teeth into Shark Week with MU’s Dr. Didier - Millersville News Millersville’s Dr. Didier shares shark facts, debunks myths and previews her upcoming book "Ghost Sharks of the World."

Q: What are the chances of being attacked by a shark?
A: Infinitesimal. You are more likely to be injured by a toilet seat. In fact, it is way more dangerous to get into the car and drive to the beach ...
—Professor Dominique Didier, Millersville University

AFT Student Debt Clinic

Do you have questions about your student debt? The AFT is hosting a virtual student debt clinic tomorrow at 7 p.m. EST to help our members navigate their debt. Learn more about #PSLF, income-driven repayment plans, and more!

Protecting the turtle population On a breezy, sunny summer morning at the Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Ella Brennan and Karson Smith inched carefully through waist-high grass in sear...

" ... Students’ connection to the community, combined with their infectious enthusiasm and positive outlook, make it easier for others to share their understanding and love of the natural world.” —Associate Prof. Paul Wilson, East Stroudsburg University

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Dr. J.P. 'Joy Patricia' Burke Obituary July 17, 2025 - Wilston-Currie Funeral Home View Dr. J.P. 'Joy Patricia' Burke's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Mansfield University Professor J.P. "Joy Patricia" Burke.

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Parallel to play: Inclusivity next to competition - FISU At Jahrhunderthalle in Bochum, sports conversation and competition take place side-by-side. Wheelchair and 3×3 basketball student-athletes battle at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games in ...

“If you understand where the hurdles are, then you have to start working, overcoming them.” —Professor Karin Volkwein-Caplan, West Chester University

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Exton’s Lawes is a record-setting institution at Kutztown Former Exton resident and Downingtown High School standout Judy Lawes has spent a 39-year career at the helm of Kutztown University’s softball team.

“The relationships you make with these kids is the thing. And then you go to their weddings and they have kids and they come to my camp — it’s all pretty cool. You meet so many different kids and you see them change their lives from age 18 to 22.” —Coach Judy Lawes, Kutztown University

Dr. Thomas H. Nuhfer Obituary - Erie Times-News Dr. Thomas H. Nuhfer, age 89 of Edinboro, PA, passed away peacefully at his residence on July 15, 2025. He was born in Rynd Farm Oil City on June...

Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Edinboro Professor Emeritus Thomas H. Nuhfer.

One of his favorite parts of working as a professor: the students.

Meet Professor James (Jimmy) Guignard, State APSCUF officer-at-large: www.apscuf.org/from-constru...

Revised play by Kutztown University professor will explore past 25 years of Centralia Deryl Johnson, a playwright, performer and professor in the Department of Speech Communication and Theatre at Kutztown University, is revising a stage play that will explore Centralia’s evolution in…

"I never heard of Centralia, so I went up to the area. I came across a man sitting on a park bench with no buildings around him. He started telling me stories. I went up there every weekend for the next 18 months.” —Professor Deryl Johnson, Kutztown University

Rebecca Hartman Obituary (1948 - 2025-07-05) - Latrobe, PA - Tribune Review View Rebecca L. Hartman's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Rebecca Lee "Becky" Hartman, who was a professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

California APSCUF Chapter President Dr. Mario Majcen addressed the State System Board of Governors this morning. Read his comments as prepared: www.apscuf.org/see-dr-mario...

Board of Governors meeting has begun. Agenda and link to livestream: passhe.edu/meeting/inde.... Livestream at www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r1o....

Stephen Glinsky Obituary (1933 - 2025) - Slippery Rock, PA - Butler Eagle View Stephen P. Glinsky Jr.'s obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Stephen P. Glinsky Jr. of Slippery Rock University.

“Particularly in Southeastern Pennsylvania – this area is very close to a big portion of the U.S. population.” —Professor Moira Conway, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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PennWest Edinboro professor still running despite losing one-third of his right hamstring Jim Roberts underwent chemotherapy, radiation and surgery after a tumor was found in the back of his right leg.

"I didn't think Jim would be able to run again when we started this process. But Jim is a unique individual." —Dr. Joseph Kuechle, orthopedic oncologist who treated PennWest Edinboro Professor Jim Roberts

ARTHUR MARK Obituary (2025) - New York, NY - New York Times View ARTHUR MARK's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

Our thoughts are with the loved ones of East Stroudsburg University Professor Emeritus Arthur Mark.

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The Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education Board of Governors meets 9 a.m. Thursday, July 17. View the meeting agenda, livestream, and public-comment information at passhe.edu/meeting/inde...

Shippensburg University’s summer robotics camp prepares future engineers On June 23-27, young students participated in the summer robotics camp, where they learned from Professor Dias and other STEM professionals.

“Robotics is one of those key STEM-related fields that has been reshaping entire industries and will continue to experience growth through the next decades.” —Associate Professor João Dias, Shippensburg University

ESU faculty member’s book explores themes of heritage, hardship <p>East Stroudsburg University is pleased to announce that Artress Bethany White, Ph.D., associate professor of English, has recently been published.</p>

East Stroudsburg University Associate Professor Artress Bethany White has published "A Black Doe in the Anthropocene."

Does listening to an audiobook count as reading? One debate that's sure to draw a lot of strong opinions and hot takes — does listening to an audiobook count as reading?

"We found that there was no significant difference between reading a book using a Kindle or listening to a book or doing both — listening and reading simultaneously." —Professor Beth Rogowsky, Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg

Obituary for Dr. William J. Sproule at Schnecksville Location Dr. William Bill J. Sproule passed away on July 1, 2025 at Above and Beyond at the Knights assisted living facility in Allentown, PA. He is survived by his wife of 26 years Dr. Dolores Yaschur. Born…

Our thoughts are with the loved ones of William "Bill" J. Sproule, who was a coach and professor at Bloomsburg University.