Add Your Voice: Support for Penn State Scranton

Dear Chamber Members,

As many of you are aware, Penn State University is currently evaluating the future of its commonwealth campuses—including Penn State Scranton. This decision could significantly impact our region’s educational access, workforce development, and overall economic vitality.

On behalf of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, we have sent a letter to Penn State President Dr. Neeli Bendapudi urging the university to recognize the critical role the Scranton campus plays in our community and to preserve its presence in northeastern Pennsylvania.

We encourage you to download and review our letter here:

👉 Download The Chamber’s Letter

In partnership with community and business leaders, we are now preparing a second communication to Penn State University leadership—this time including a list of signatories from across the region who share our concerns and support.

If you or your organization would like to sign on in support and provide comments or testimony to the Scranton campus impact, please click the link below and complete the brief form by Friday, April 25.

👉 Add Your Name to the Letter of Support

Together, we can send a strong and unified message that Penn State Scranton is a vital part of our community—and must remain so for generations to come.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Chamber Leadership