Merging PA state universities On Wednesday, the Board of Governors approved two plans to restructure six universities into two combinations of three. Author: Peggy Lee Updated: 11:28 AM EDT April 28, 2021 COLUMBIA COUNTY, Pa. — UPDATE: On Wednesday, the Board of Governors for Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education approved today two plans to restructure six universities into two combinations of three. The integrated institutions would be California, Clarion, and Edinboro Universities in the western part of the state, and Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield Universities in the northeastern region. A 60-day public comment period will now take place. Those who wish to read the plans can do so by clicking here. Two virtual public hearings are scheduled for June 9 and 10.