Kevin Hensil
@kevinhensil.bsky.social
Media Relations at PA State System of Higher Ed. (PASSHE). Former PA Gov deputy press secretary and TV news producer.
Rural Pennsylvania needs more doctors. This is a great story about how #PASSHE universities are making a difference in the community.
IUP grad Tia Harne grew up in rural PA and has now returned to western PA for a family medicine residency at IRMC.
Read her story at: www.iup.edu/news-events/...
IUP grad Tia Harne grew up in rural PA and has now returned to western PA for a family medicine residency at IRMC.
Read her story at: www.iup.edu/news-events/...
September 17, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Rural Pennsylvania needs more doctors. This is a great story about how #PASSHE universities are making a difference in the community.
IUP grad Tia Harne grew up in rural PA and has now returned to western PA for a family medicine residency at IRMC.
Read her story at: www.iup.edu/news-events/...
IUP grad Tia Harne grew up in rural PA and has now returned to western PA for a family medicine residency at IRMC.
Read her story at: www.iup.edu/news-events/...
The story of Cheyney University student Danielle Edwards shows what college makes possible.
Danielle landed a great paid summer internship at a Wisconsin wildlife center, and assisted with vet care and animal exams.
Read her story: cheyney.edu/news/cheyney...
#Cheyney #HCBU #HigherEd
Danielle landed a great paid summer internship at a Wisconsin wildlife center, and assisted with vet care and animal exams.
Read her story: cheyney.edu/news/cheyney...
#Cheyney #HCBU #HigherEd
Cheyney Students in Action: Danielle Edwards Gains Hands-On Wildlife Care Experience - Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Cheyney Students in Action: Danielle Edwards ’28 Gains Hands-On Wildlife Care Experience Cheyney University student Danielle Edwards took her learning beyond the classroom summer 2026 as a Wildlife Re...
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September 16, 2026 at 3:13 PM
The story of Cheyney University student Danielle Edwards shows what college makes possible.
Danielle landed a great paid summer internship at a Wisconsin wildlife center, and assisted with vet care and animal exams.
Read her story: cheyney.edu/news/cheyney...
#Cheyney #HCBU #HigherEd
Danielle landed a great paid summer internship at a Wisconsin wildlife center, and assisted with vet care and animal exams.
Read her story: cheyney.edu/news/cheyney...
#Cheyney #HCBU #HigherEd
"What can I do with this major?"
Kutztown, PennWest and Shippensburg universities are launching a pilot of a new advising model to answer it by matching program skills to real jobs and wages. A big win for students.
An ECMC Foundation grant via the PASSHE Foundation is making it possible. #PASSHE
Kutztown, PennWest and Shippensburg universities are launching a pilot of a new advising model to answer it by matching program skills to real jobs and wages. A big win for students.
An ECMC Foundation grant via the PASSHE Foundation is making it possible. #PASSHE
September 15, 2026 at 5:14 PM
"What can I do with this major?"
Kutztown, PennWest and Shippensburg universities are launching a pilot of a new advising model to answer it by matching program skills to real jobs and wages. A big win for students.
An ECMC Foundation grant via the PASSHE Foundation is making it possible. #PASSHE
Kutztown, PennWest and Shippensburg universities are launching a pilot of a new advising model to answer it by matching program skills to real jobs and wages. A big win for students.
An ECMC Foundation grant via the PASSHE Foundation is making it possible. #PASSHE
Early August on a university campus is anything but quiet.
This week features a student rehabbing birds of prey, a large alumni gift for a Wall Street-style finance lab and plenty more happening across Pennsylvania’s state universities (PASSHE).
A quick tour🧵1/4
This week features a student rehabbing birds of prey, a large alumni gift for a Wall Street-style finance lab and plenty more happening across Pennsylvania’s state universities (PASSHE).
A quick tour🧵1/4
August 12, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Early August on a university campus is anything but quiet.
This week features a student rehabbing birds of prey, a large alumni gift for a Wall Street-style finance lab and plenty more happening across Pennsylvania’s state universities (PASSHE).
A quick tour🧵1/4
This week features a student rehabbing birds of prey, a large alumni gift for a Wall Street-style finance lab and plenty more happening across Pennsylvania’s state universities (PASSHE).
A quick tour🧵1/4
If you're a Pennsylvania student whose plans to attend Howard University were disrupted this summer, this may help.
The 10 state universities of PA are offering expedited admissions help, and in-state tuition rates and fee waivers.
More information from PASSHE at www.passhe.edu/howard.html
The 10 state universities of PA are offering expedited admissions help, and in-state tuition rates and fee waivers.
More information from PASSHE at www.passhe.edu/howard.html
August 12, 2026 at 3:25 PM
If you're a Pennsylvania student whose plans to attend Howard University were disrupted this summer, this may help.
The 10 state universities of PA are offering expedited admissions help, and in-state tuition rates and fee waivers.
More information from PASSHE at www.passhe.edu/howard.html
The 10 state universities of PA are offering expedited admissions help, and in-state tuition rates and fee waivers.
More information from PASSHE at www.passhe.edu/howard.html
Here's a positive story we could all use. Ryan Erdman began as a college student at CU-Lock Haven with an unpaid internship and a dream.
This summer, he was at ice level when his team, the Carolina Hurricanes, won the Stanley Cup.
What opportunities helped you get started?
This summer, he was at ice level when his team, the Carolina Hurricanes, won the Stanley Cup.
What opportunities helped you get started?
From Lock Haven to the Stanley Cup: CU-Lock Haven alumnus builds a career in sports
For Ryan Erdman, 2010 Commonwealth University-Lock Haven graduate, the moment was surreal. Standing at ice level in Las Vegas, surrounded by his Carolina Hurricanes colleagues, Erdman watched as the o...
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August 6, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Here's a positive story we could all use. Ryan Erdman began as a college student at CU-Lock Haven with an unpaid internship and a dream.
This summer, he was at ice level when his team, the Carolina Hurricanes, won the Stanley Cup.
What opportunities helped you get started?
This summer, he was at ice level when his team, the Carolina Hurricanes, won the Stanley Cup.
What opportunities helped you get started?
Summer internships at @wgal8.bsky.social and ABC27 changed the course of my career and led to five great years as a local TV news producer.
That’s why this week’s PASSHE roundup starts with a PennWest Clarion student gaining experience through two sports internships. 🧵
That’s why this week’s PASSHE roundup starts with a PennWest Clarion student gaining experience through two sports internships. 🧵
July 28, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Summer internships at @wgal8.bsky.social and ABC27 changed the course of my career and led to five great years as a local TV news producer.
That’s why this week’s PASSHE roundup starts with a PennWest Clarion student gaining experience through two sports internships. 🧵
That’s why this week’s PASSHE roundup starts with a PennWest Clarion student gaining experience through two sports internships. 🧵
Addressing the teacher shortage: Commonwealth U. teams with Luzerne Co. Comm. College and Hazleton Area School District to train teachers and address the shortage in northeast Pa.
This is another example of higher ed innovating to benefit students, families and communities.
This is another example of higher ed innovating to benefit students, families and communities.
Education institutions partner to tackle teacher shortage crisis
Luzerne County Community College (LCCC), Commonwealth University, and the Hazleton Area School District have announced a collaborative effort to address the ong
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May 2, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Addressing the teacher shortage: Commonwealth U. teams with Luzerne Co. Comm. College and Hazleton Area School District to train teachers and address the shortage in northeast Pa.
This is another example of higher ed innovating to benefit students, families and communities.
This is another example of higher ed innovating to benefit students, families and communities.
#HigherEd friends,
PASSHE faculty are using cutting-edge teaching strategies to enhance their classes and better connect with students.
Check out their stories.
PASSHE faculty are using cutting-edge teaching strategies to enhance their classes and better connect with students.
Check out their stories.
PASSHE Faculty Expand Their Teaching Toolkits
PASSHE announced today that almost 500 faculty members have voluntarily completed specialized, nearly year-long training in cutting-edge teaching strategies.
www.passhe.edu
February 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM
#HigherEd friends,
PASSHE faculty are using cutting-edge teaching strategies to enhance their classes and better connect with students.
Check out their stories.
PASSHE faculty are using cutting-edge teaching strategies to enhance their classes and better connect with students.
Check out their stories.
Today, Slippery Rock University opened the newly renovated Campus Success Center to serve students from a central location. It looks amazing.
Check out the preview. #HigherEd #PASSHE #HigherEducation
Check out the preview. #HigherEd #PASSHE #HigherEducation
Welcome to the Campus Success Center
YouTube video by Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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January 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Today, Slippery Rock University opened the newly renovated Campus Success Center to serve students from a central location. It looks amazing.
Check out the preview. #HigherEd #PASSHE #HigherEducation
Check out the preview. #HigherEd #PASSHE #HigherEducation
"I wanted to die a doctor so we did it"
"It took about three months for me to get diagnosed and unfortunately, it was Stage 4 and I was terminal," said Brown-Kishbaugh.
www.wgal.com/article/mill... #HigherEd #HigherEducation
"It took about three months for me to get diagnosed and unfortunately, it was Stage 4 and I was terminal," said Brown-Kishbaugh.
www.wgal.com/article/mill... #HigherEd #HigherEducation
A Millersville University alumna with terminal diagnosis accomplishes life goal
Millersville Nursing Alumna: "I wanted to die a doctor so we did it"
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January 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
"I wanted to die a doctor so we did it"
"It took about three months for me to get diagnosed and unfortunately, it was Stage 4 and I was terminal," said Brown-Kishbaugh.
www.wgal.com/article/mill... #HigherEd #HigherEducation
"It took about three months for me to get diagnosed and unfortunately, it was Stage 4 and I was terminal," said Brown-Kishbaugh.
www.wgal.com/article/mill... #HigherEd #HigherEducation
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ICYMI: This week Pennsylvania Western University made it better for high school students to take college classes.
The updates:
✅ Lower Cost
✅ More Courses
✅ More Credits
✅ Simple Enrollment
www.pennwest.edu/about/news/p...
#HigherEd #HigherEducation #PASSHE
The updates:
✅ Lower Cost
✅ More Courses
✅ More Credits
✅ Simple Enrollment
www.pennwest.edu/about/news/p...
#HigherEd #HigherEducation #PASSHE
December 20, 2024 at 4:49 PM
ICYMI: This week Pennsylvania Western University made it better for high school students to take college classes.
The updates:
✅ Lower Cost
✅ More Courses
✅ More Credits
✅ Simple Enrollment
www.pennwest.edu/about/news/p...
#HigherEd #HigherEducation #PASSHE
The updates:
✅ Lower Cost
✅ More Courses
✅ More Credits
✅ Simple Enrollment
www.pennwest.edu/about/news/p...
#HigherEd #HigherEducation #PASSHE
Engineers are in high demand in Pennsylvania.
Here's how one of the Pa. State System universities is launching new programs to help students land those great jobs. #PASSHE #HigherEd #Engineering
Here's how one of the Pa. State System universities is launching new programs to help students land those great jobs. #PASSHE #HigherEd #Engineering
SRU adding new programs in electrical and computer engineering and construction management
Slippery Rock University is adding two new degree programs to its current suite of four engineering programs accredited by the globally recognized Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. S...
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December 17, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Engineers are in high demand in Pennsylvania.
Here's how one of the Pa. State System universities is launching new programs to help students land those great jobs. #PASSHE #HigherEd #Engineering
Here's how one of the Pa. State System universities is launching new programs to help students land those great jobs. #PASSHE #HigherEd #Engineering
Here's some good news!
College students doing their student teaching can face big financial burdens. But a new state program is helping.
Meet 3 Shippensburg University students benefiting from the new PA Student Support Stipend #HigherEd #education #StudentTeachers @shippensburgu.bsky.social
College students doing their student teaching can face big financial burdens. But a new state program is helping.
Meet 3 Shippensburg University students benefiting from the new PA Student Support Stipend #HigherEd #education #StudentTeachers @shippensburgu.bsky.social
Education majors awarded PA Student Support Stipend
Shippensburg University is proud to share that 20 student teachers were awarded the PA Student Support Stipend this fall semester.
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December 13, 2024 at 3:04 PM
Here's some good news!
College students doing their student teaching can face big financial burdens. But a new state program is helping.
Meet 3 Shippensburg University students benefiting from the new PA Student Support Stipend #HigherEd #education #StudentTeachers @shippensburgu.bsky.social
College students doing their student teaching can face big financial burdens. But a new state program is helping.
Meet 3 Shippensburg University students benefiting from the new PA Student Support Stipend #HigherEd #education #StudentTeachers @shippensburgu.bsky.social
This is great news for students, parents and universities.
Plus, the law has a relief valve if the Dept. of Ed will miss the Oct. 1 deadline rather than repeating the FAFSA chaos from last year. #FAFSA #HigherEd
Plus, the law has a relief valve if the Dept. of Ed will miss the Oct. 1 deadline rather than repeating the FAFSA chaos from last year. #FAFSA #HigherEd
Biden signs law mandating Oct. 1 deadline for FAFSA release
The FAFSA Deadline Act will require the education secretary to update Congress on if the U.S. Department of Education expects to meet the deadline.
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December 13, 2024 at 2:41 PM
3 Pa. State System Universities launch direct admissions.
“The program is another example of PASSHE’s dedication to serving students of all backgrounds and increasing access to higher education in order to ease worker shortages and strengthen the state’s economy.”
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#HigherEd
“The program is another example of PASSHE’s dedication to serving students of all backgrounds and increasing access to higher education in order to ease worker shortages and strengthen the state’s economy.”
bit.ly/3Btp7XR
#HigherEd
Direct Admissions Program to Provide Immediate Acceptance and Scholarship Offers
Three universities in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) have launched a new program to simplify and streamline the admission process for students and families.
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December 12, 2024 at 4:37 PM
3 Pa. State System Universities launch direct admissions.
“The program is another example of PASSHE’s dedication to serving students of all backgrounds and increasing access to higher education in order to ease worker shortages and strengthen the state’s economy.”
bit.ly/3Btp7XR
#HigherEd
“The program is another example of PASSHE’s dedication to serving students of all backgrounds and increasing access to higher education in order to ease worker shortages and strengthen the state’s economy.”
bit.ly/3Btp7XR
#HigherEd
The WICHE updates the enrollment cliff. But there's a bigger question for our nation.
Beyond higher ed, how will the economy handle fewer educated workers when there's already worker shortages and Baby Boomers are retiring?
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Beyond higher ed, how will the economy handle fewer educated workers when there's already worker shortages and Baby Boomers are retiring?
www.highereddive.com/news/high-sc...
December 11, 2024 at 3:29 PM
The WICHE updates the enrollment cliff. But there's a bigger question for our nation.
Beyond higher ed, how will the economy handle fewer educated workers when there's already worker shortages and Baby Boomers are retiring?
www.highereddive.com/news/high-sc...
Beyond higher ed, how will the economy handle fewer educated workers when there's already worker shortages and Baby Boomers are retiring?
www.highereddive.com/news/high-sc...
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“I was finally glad that justice was done."
Dave Parker is finally headed to Cooperstown, and his Fam-a-lee is thrilled for him.
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Dave Parker is finally headed to Cooperstown, and his Fam-a-lee is thrilled for him.
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Parker's teammates celebrate as Cobra reaches Cooperstown
Of all the accolades and accomplishments from Dave Parker’s legendary career -- whether it be his 1978 National League MVP, two World Series rings or multiple batting titles, Gold Gloves and Silver Sl...
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December 9, 2024 at 11:36 PM
“I was finally glad that justice was done."
Dave Parker is finally headed to Cooperstown, and his Fam-a-lee is thrilled for him.
www.mlb.com/pirates/news...
Dave Parker is finally headed to Cooperstown, and his Fam-a-lee is thrilled for him.
www.mlb.com/pirates/news...
Congratulations to these future police officers from the Police Academy at Commonwealth University-Mansfield.
Bet you didn't know a few Pennsylvania State System universities (PASSHE) have police academies.
Bet you didn't know a few Pennsylvania State System universities (PASSHE) have police academies.
Mansfield Police Academy Graduates 42nd Class
The Commonwealth University-Mansfield Act 120 Municipal Police Academy graduated its 42nd class at Straughn Hall on Friday, Nov. 15. Established in 1977, Mansfield's academy is one of only 17 pre-serv...
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December 6, 2024 at 6:17 PM
Congratulations to these future police officers from the Police Academy at Commonwealth University-Mansfield.
Bet you didn't know a few Pennsylvania State System universities (PASSHE) have police academies.
Bet you didn't know a few Pennsylvania State System universities (PASSHE) have police academies.
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In a twist that’s caught even some demographers by surprise, it’s the white students that colleges have typically relied on to fill their seats whose numbers are plummeting the fastest. chroni.cl/3B1ZMnN
Where Are the White Students?
A Chronicle analysis shows their numbers are dropping faster than any other group’s.
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December 4, 2024 at 1:47 PM
In a twist that’s caught even some demographers by surprise, it’s the white students that colleges have typically relied on to fill their seats whose numbers are plummeting the fastest. chroni.cl/3B1ZMnN
ICYMI: 3 Pa. State System universities (PASSHE) launched an online system that immediately tells students if they've been accepted and their scholarship options.
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#PASSHE #StateSystem #HigherEd
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#PASSHE #StateSystem #HigherEd
Program helps potential students navigate the stress, uncertainty of college admissions
KU is offering real-time acceptance and scholarships to seniors who meet admissions requirements through a partnership with "Niche Direct Admissions."
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December 5, 2024 at 3:11 PM
ICYMI: 3 Pa. State System universities (PASSHE) launched an online system that immediately tells students if they've been accepted and their scholarship options.
www.wfmz.com/news/area/be...
#PASSHE #StateSystem #HigherEd
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#PASSHE #StateSystem #HigherEd
Here's a fun video of the unexpected ways a Pa. State System university is preparing students for rewarding careers.
Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg has one of the top American Sign Language programs. Important skills for jobs in high demand.
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#UnexpectedPASSHE
Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg has one of the top American Sign Language programs. Important skills for jobs in high demand.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYyHcEEK/
#UnexpectedPASSHE
At CU-Bloomsburg, our American Sign Language/English Interpreting program combines rigorous training with real-world practice—bridging classroom skills with meaningful interactions in the local Deaf c...
TikTok video by CU-Bloomsburg
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December 4, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Here's a fun video of the unexpected ways a Pa. State System university is preparing students for rewarding careers.
Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg has one of the top American Sign Language programs. Important skills for jobs in high demand.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYyHcEEK/
#UnexpectedPASSHE
Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg has one of the top American Sign Language programs. Important skills for jobs in high demand.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYyHcEEK/
#UnexpectedPASSHE
This is how the world has changed - Walmart is expanding from selling toasters to helping advertisers reach customers in their homes.
Great news for everyone who, like most people, bought a TV to make it easier for Walmart to reach them
Walmart completes its $2.3B acquisition of TV maker Vizio, saying the purchase will let it offer new ways for advertisers to reach customers via Walmart Connect (Todd Spangler/Variety)
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December 4, 2024 at 12:17 AM
This is how the world has changed - Walmart is expanding from selling toasters to helping advertisers reach customers in their homes.