Blueprint for higher education will create opportunity, increase access to excellent schools for more Pennsylvanians

N. Mumin and Deputy Secretary Dr. Kate Shaw joined Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Chancellor Dan Greenstein at Millersville University to highlight Governor Shapiro’s proposed investments in higher education and how Pennsylvania’s public postsecondary system is preparing students to be workforce-ready upon graduation.

Governor Shapiro’s blueprint for higher education will help Pennsylvania’s public universities build on areas of strength and address the challenges-caused by a 30-year disinvestment in higher education by the Commonwealth, such as competition between universities that results in higher costs and lower enrollment. Governor Shapiro’s blueprint will ensure better coordination across PASSHE universities and community colleges to expand access to affordable, workforce-ready credentials and degrees across Pennsylvania – including in areas that currently lack access.

“Our Commonwealth’s institutions of higher education, like Millersville University, do an incredible job preparing students for the future and connecting them with future opportunities,” said Secretary Khalid N. Mumin. “Governor Josh Shapiro’s new blueprint for higher education will end the era of disinvestment in our higher education sector, make postsecondary education more accessible and affordable to more Pennsylvanians, and allow these schools to continue to do what they do best—educate learners.”