Penn State University Recommends Closure of 47 Undergraduate Academic Programs

Pennsylvania State University is recommending the closure of 47 undergraduate programs across its campuses, including 11 at the University Park campus. This decision, affecting 784 students (about 1.1% of the undergraduate population), follows a university-wide review of 403 degree programs. University officials cited low enrollment and program duplication as justifications, rather than financial reasons. The recommendations await review by the Faculty Senate before final approval by the provost.