In many ways, Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi is staring at an abyss that’s forcing drastic campus closings.

Pennsylvania State University on Tuesday announced plans to close some of its 20 Commonwealth campuses as enrollment there continues to fall. “It has become clear that we cannot sustain a viable Commonwealth Campus ecosystem without closing some campuses,

The Pennsylvania State University will close some of its 19 branch campuses. University President Neeli Bendapudi announced Tuesday that the university is looking at a dozen campuses to decide which will close. More: Penn State Behrend alum gives $2 million to benefit college's students with special needs