Harrisburg University has announced a new president.
The school’s Board of Trustees said Thursday that it had tapped Christopher Reber, a York native, to lead the institution.
Reber will start in June 2026, replacing interim president David Schankweiler, who has led the university since November 2024.
Reber has served as the president of Hudson County Community College in Jersey City, N.J., since 2018 and has more than 40 years of experience in higher education.
He has also worked in leadership roles at Penn State Erie, Clarion University of Pennsylvania and Community College of Beaver County.
In a press release, Reber called his appointment as the science and technology school’s president “a tremendous honor.”
“HU has built something remarkable in the heart of Pennsylvania: a university defined by its distinctive mission, its inspirational students, and its deep connections to the employers and communities of central Pennsylvania,” Reber said.
Michael Fiaschetti, chair of HU’s Board of Trustees, said he was impressed by Reber’s experience and “undeniable energy and enthusiasm” during the interview process.
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