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HARRISBURG — In an effort to attract students and the general public alike, Pennsylvania’s higher education system will partner with Google to offer certificate programs that demonstrate their skills to

Online access may not resume for days amid concerns of a cyberattack. The University of Michigan cut off internet access and online services across all three of its campuses early this week to ward off a potential cyberattack, leaving students and faculty in digital limbo during the first week of classes. The shutdown came after a “significant security concern” on Sunday afternoon, U-M said in a statement. The university did not elaborate on the attack, except that it is under investigation.

Virginia Commonwealth University rolled out optimized miniature food pantries to provide free and accessible food items across campus. Across Virginia Commonwealth University’s Richmond and Monroe Park campuses, there are a dozen small magazine distribution boxes perched inside facilities, filled with a variety of dry goods. These mini food pantries have a simple function: provide an easy, free and anonymous way to fight food insecurity.

(The Center Square) — In an effort to attract students and the general public alike, Pennsylvania’s higher education system will partner with Google to offer certificate programs that demonstrate their