July 08, 2022 - Indiana, PA
Pennsylvania Department of Education Acting Secretary Eric Hagarty visited Indiana University of Pennsylvania to discuss the importance of continued funding for higher education in the commonwealth."In order to prepare students for the skills they'll need in the future, we need to make strategic investments today," said Acting Secretary Hagarty. "Pennsylvania's state universities are training our commonwealth's future leaders, and the support we provide now will pay dividends in the years to come." In his 2022-23 budget proposal, Governor Tom Wolf includes a $125 million increase in funding for higher education institutions, continuing his support for increasing postsecondary access and completion. The proposal also includes a $200 million investment in the Nellie Bly Scholarship Program. The program would help make obtaining a college education more attainable for thousands of students in Pennsylvania who pursue programs where the commonwealth's workforce needs are greatest, including education, healthcare, and public service. Students who take advantage of the program must stay in Pennsylvania to work for the same number of years that they received the scholarship benefit.Speakers Include:IUP Provost Dr. Lara LuetkehansActing Secretary Eric HaggartyBethany JacksonAmber Lawrence
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