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April Barton reappointed as dean of Duquesne University law school
April Barton has been reappointed as dean of the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University. Duquesne University President Ken Gormley reappointed her “during a period of strong momentum and national recognition for the school.” Barton became dean in 2019, and the school recently climbed seven spots and...
Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health
Recess isn’t just a fun break for grade schoolers. It’s crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That’s the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs...
Pittsburgh-area high schools to test new course on human flourishing, well-being
Self-awareness, empathy and conflict management could soon become part of the curriculum for some Pittsburgh-area high school students. In an effort to support student well-being, educators in the region are considering teaching the science of human flourishing in high schools, based on a course developed at Penn State. Blake Colaianne,...
Tuition, fees set for IUP’s proposed medical school
Annual tuition for Pennsylvania students attending IUP’s proposed doctor of osteopathic medicine degree program will be $43,200, and out-of-state students would pay $65,000, the university’s board of trustees approved this week. IUP remains on track to open its college of osteopathic medicine, and admit its first class of students in...
Duquesne graduate bridges physics and music in dual-degree journey
Gabriel Pecar’s undergraduate college experience brought together dual — and often unaligned — passions. Pecar, 23, of Cadiz, Ohio, will graduate Saturday from Duquesne University with two bachelor’s degrees — one in physics and another in music. “I feel like I wouldn’t be happy if I walked away from one...
A Canvas outage tied to a cyberattack has wreaked havoc on colleges’ final exam season
Schools and universities across the country are recovering from an outage that knocked down Canvas, an online platform that manages exams, course notes, lecture videos and grades. The disruption tied to a cyberattack hit in the middle of finals period for many colleges, a high-stress time when students and instructors...
Botanists, ecologists call on Penn State to preserve New Kensington nature trail
Area botanists and researchers hope a nature trail and forest at the Penn State New Kensington campus in Upper Burrell can be preserved as the property’s future is yet to be determined. “It’s (full of) highly diverse plant species, biologically speaking,” said Mason Heberling, an associate curator of botany at...
Pine-Richland proposed budget plan hikes taxes 5.29%, includes cuts to programs
Pine-Richland School District’s proposed budget for next year includes a 5.29% property tax increase and cuts to some programs. The $115.55 million proposal calls for a millage rate increase from 19.5867 mills to 20.6228 mills. For a home at Pine’s $332,200 median assessed value, the annual school tax bill would...
In era where colleges are shrinking, Carlow University celebrates largest-ever graduating class
Over the past couple of years, Carlow University added new health sciences programs — notably surgical technology, occupational and physical therapy, physician assistant and speech-language — in an effort to meet demand. Now, they’re seeing the results of their labor. Carlow’s Class of 2026, at 792 students, is the university’s...
Pitt approves plans for new residence hall in Oakland for 1st-year students
University of Pittsburgh trustees have approved construction of a 420-bed residence hall for freshmen as the Oakland campus continues to see growth in enrollment. The new residence hall will be built at Fifth and Ruskin avenues, on Pitt-owned space surrounding the Music Building. Construction is expected to begin this summer....
Penn-Trafford tentative budget includes 4-mill tax hike
Penn-Trafford School Board will vote next week on a proposed $71.9 million budget, which could increase residents’ tax bills by about $200 annually. District Business Manager Rebecca Rodriguez outlined Monday the proposed plan — a $1.9 million, or 2.8%, increase in spending from 2025-26. The board plans to vote on...
Pittsburgh Sunnyside school receives new soccer mini-pitch in advance of FIFA World CupVideo
Having a space at school where students can do what they love can help them feel connected, motivated and excited to come to school each day, said Ashanti Jones, principal at Pittsburgh Sunnyside PreK-8. A new soccer “mini-pitch,” donated by the U.S. Soccer Foundation and installed in front of the...
Upper St. Clair schools budget calls for 3% property tax increase
Property owners in Upper St. Clair could see a 3% increase in school taxes. The school district’s $111.57 million proposed budget raises the millage rate from 31.51 to 32.46. A property owner with a home assessed at $237,300 would pay $7,703 annually in school taxes, a $224 increase from this...
Jeannette students gain confidence, career skills at etiquette dinner
Even the most confident teenager will begin to act shy and awkward in an unfamiliar social situation. It’s one thing to go to Eat’n Park and have dinner with teammates on the basketball team. It’s quite another to sit down at a job interview or a professional networking dinner. “We’re...
Education Department opens probe into Smith College for admitting trans women
The U.S. Department of Education opened an investigation into Smith College, an all-women’s institution in Massachusetts, for admitting transgender women. The probe by the department’s Office of Civil Rights will look at whether the college violated Title IX, a 1972 law forbidding discrimination based on sex in education. The move...
Duquesne University names Sarah Ewing as new provostVideo
Duquesne University on Tuesday named Sarah J. Ewing as its provost and vice president for academic affairs, rounding out an administrative team at a pivotal time in higher education. Ewing, who was provost and vice president for student experience at Gannon University, succeeds David Dausey, who will become university president...
3 area colleges get boost to dual enrollment programs
Area colleges received a financial boost to support dual enrollment programs, where high school students take college-level courses and simultaneously earn both high school and college credits. Butler County Community College and the Community College of Allegheny County received about $347,800 each, and the Indiana University of Pennsylvania received $349,500,...
Pitt’s new quantum research lab ‘helps the entire region level up’
University of Pittsburgh officials say its new, nearly $12 million quantum research center has the equipment and technology needed to move science and engineering research forward. A ribbon-cutting for the Western Pennsylvania Quantum Information Core lab was held Monday at Pitt’s Old Engineering Hall in Oakland. “WP-QIC helps the entire...
Pittsburgh Phipps family connected to Kentucky Derby win
Golden Tempo’s Kentucky Derby win came with a Pittsburgh connection. The champion thoroughbred is owned by St. Elias Stable and Phipps Stable, USA Today reported. Ogden Phipps, who spoke at Saturday night’s Kentucky Derby news conference, pointed out his five sisters, three children, nieces and nephews standing behind him, according...
Upper St. Clair schools hit by national hoax threat
Upper St. Clair School District parents were alerted on Monday that a general threat made against the district was a part of a national hoax. The school sent out an email stating that school district officials learned of the incident in the morning. Local and federal law enforcement agencies verified...
PennWest California professor to study AI education in Brazil on Fulbright Scholar award
A Pennsylvania Western University professor will be researching artificial intelligence and higher education during a trip to the Amazon this summer. Mark Lennon, a business professor at PennWest California, was selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar to Brazil. In June, he will travel to the University of the Amazon in...
Affordability talks ripple across colleges as Pitt slashes tuition for some
The University of Pittsburgh’s pledge of free tuition for low-income students could have a ripple effect across higher education in the region, according to one expert. Competing colleges should be nervous, said Katie Smith, a professor in Temple’s College of Education and Human Development. “Programs like this are a really...
Proposed New Kensington STEM Academy to proceed with next steps
The New Kensington Zoning Hearing Board approved a special exception use permit Thursday night for a proposed after-school STEM academy. The nonprofit, R&D Impact Foundation, plans to open the SparX Academy at 1250 Fifth Ave. According to Thomas Roberts Sr., the foundation’s treasurer, R&D proposed a “significant remodeling” for the...
Vandergrift native Sade Taylor, a PennWest student, to serve on State System of Higher Education board
Sade Taylor, a Vandergrift native and Pennsylvania Western University student, has been named to the State System of Higher Education’s Board of Governors. “I’m here to serve,” said Taylor, 20 and an early childhood education major at PennWest Edinboro. “I take this role very seriously. I’m committed to making students...
Proposed Hampton Township schools budget raises taxes 3.47%
Hampton school officials will consider a proposed budget that raises taxes 3.47% next year. The proposed $68.8 million spending plan would increase the school district’s millage rate from 23.93 mills to 24.75 mills, said Jeff Kline, co-director of administrative services. A home at Hampton’s median assessed property value of $176,500...
