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Penn State's proposed closure of seven Commonwealth Campuses has sparked a national debate on the future of US higher education. With enrollment down over 40% at several locations, the university argues the closures are financially necessary. Faculty, trustees, and lawmakers have criticized the plan as rushed and damaging to rural communities. President Neeli Bendapudi is set to address the public on Thursday, amid rising concerns over transparency and Penn State's commitment to its land-grant mission.

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