In a significant and contentious decision, the Penn State Board of Trustees voted 25-8 in favor of closing seven Commonwealth campuses, citing low enrollment numbers and financial constraints as the main reasons. The campuses set to be shuttered include locations in New Kensington, Fayette, Wilkes-Barre, and DuBois, among others. This move has sparked sharp reactions from state lawmakers and business leaders, with some opposing the closures, particularly regarding the Mont Alto campus, fearing potential impacts on state funding. The university leadership plans to hold a public livestream to address community concerns following the vote.