Penn State Wilkes-Barre

Northeast Pennsylvania may soon have its own law school: Misericordia University intends to establish the Misericordia University School of Law.

Menah Pratt takes over as the Wilkes-Barre campus prepares for closure in the spring, and as Penn State hopes to grow both the Hazleton and Scranton campuses.

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A developer wants to turn the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus into part of its golf club and create an event and conference center. The buyer may also lease the campus’ academic space to Misericordia University for graduate studies, workforce development and other learning opportunities.

The Penn State Board of Trustees voted Friday afternoon to sell the Wilkes-Barre campus to a developer who wants to expand an adjacent golf club, create an event center and offer academic buildings to a local university.

The potential sale of the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus lacks transparency, according to the state representative whose district includes the 54-acre property. Meanwhile, those connected to the property hope it’s preserved.

Penn State’s Wilkes-Barre campus may soon have a new owner, and the Pa. Department of Health has confirmed the state's fourth measles-related death.

The Penn State Board of Trustees will consider selling the Wilkes-Barre campus during a meeting this week. Meanwhile, members of the Wilkes-Barre campus’ advisory board have been kept in the dark.

An experienced higher education administrator will lead regional Penn State campuses through change, the university announced Thursday.

In about a month, the weather will be warm enough to grow plants like cucumbers, tomatoes and more. Penn State Master Gardeners in Luzerne County say now is a good time to make plans for a vegetable garden.