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Students can earn teaching degree through new program in Hazleton
Professors, instead of students, will commute to college in a new program that offers people a chance to earn a four-year degree in teaching for less than $30,000 without leaving Hazleton. Presidents of Luzerne County Community College and Commonwealth University of...
LCCC, Commonwealth U unveil four-year teaching degree program in Hazleton
Students in Hazleton will soon be able to earn a four-year teaching degree without ever leaving the city. With 5,500 teacher vacancies statewide, Luzerne County Community College, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania and the Hazleton Area School District announced...
Teach in NEPA program plans to keep teachers local
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A new educational partnership program in Luzerne County hopes to fight the teacher shortage here in Pennsylvania. According to state data there are currently around 5,500 teacher vacancies. Those vacancies are why the...
New project aims to combat teacher shortage
Three educational institutions are coming together for a new program aimed at addressing the teacher shortage in Pennsylvania. HAZLETON, Pa. — Community leaders and educators joined forces Thursday morning at Luzerne County Community College’s Hazleton Center to...
Education institutions partner to tackle teacher shortage crisis
HAZLETON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Luzerne County Community College (LCCC), Commonwealth University, and the Hazleton Area School District have announced a collaborative effort to address the ongoing teacher shortage crisis through the "Teach in NEPA" initiative....
CU-Lock Haven raises more than $260K during All In Day of Giving fundraiser
LOCK HAVEN –Commonwealth University-Lock Haven’s 10th anniversary All In Day of Giving fundraising event was one for the record books, with more than $260,000 raised and over 1,300 donors rallying together in a powerful demonstration of Haven pride. Held from 10 a.m....
Commonwealth University enters Academic Agreement with Luzerne County Community College and Hazleton Area School District to Combat the Teacher Shortage
Hazleton, PA (05/01/2025) — Commonwealth University (CU) announced an educational partnership with Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) and Hazleton Area School District (HASD) at a ceremony at LCCC's Hazleton Center on Thursday, May 1. The partnership, dubbed the...
Commonwealth University Leadership Challenge Surpasses Goal to Support Student Retention and Emergency Scholarships
PA (05/13/2025) — During this year's All In Day of Giving, held April 10-11, Commonwealth University (CU) alumni in leadership roles came together to support one of the most critical priorities facing students today: staying enrolled and on track to graduate. The...
More than $270,000 Raised During LHUF’s 10th Anniversary All In Day of Giving Celebration
The Lock Haven University Foundation’s 10th anniversary All In Day of Giving fundraising event was one for the record books, with more than $270,000 raised and over 1,300 donors rallying together in a powerful demonstration of Haven pride. Held from 10 a.m. Thursday,...
Celebrating Women’s History Month
March is here and with it comes a time to celebrate Women's History Month. It’s a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of women throughout history. It also allows us a time to highlight the often overlooked or underappreciated roles...
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