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The city of Harrisburg, despite being a historic city dating back to the 1700s, has a noticeable lack of prestigious colleges or universities. This situation is particularly intriguing given the city’s status as the state capital and its age. While Harrisburg is home to institutions like Penn State Harrisburg, Hacc, and HU, these are relatively new and not particularly renowned. In contrast, other Pennsylvania cities of similar age and size boast several notable colleges. For instance, Lancaster houses F&M, Etown, and Millersville, while Lehigh Valley has nearly a dozen esteemed colleges. This has led to questions about why Harrisburg didn’t develop more higher learning institutions over the centuries.
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Discussions on Reddit provide some potential answers to this question. One user suggests that Harrisburg’s focus on becoming a capital, industry, and transportation hub may have diverted resources and attention away from establishing universities…