Author: Jesseca Muslin
Edinboro University Hosts Highland Games & Scottish Festival
The 23rd annual event celebrates the university’s Scottish heritage.
Two Events Planned for Prospective Waynesburg Students
A fall visitation day and a Saturday information session aim to allow interested students a look into life at the university.
Two Local Universities Sign Joint Admission Agreement
The agreement will ensure students who wish to transfer will be able to do so seamlessly.
New Gym Features for Slippery Rock Students
The recreation center at Slippery Rock University is upgrading machines and opening a new changing room.
Open-House Events at La Roche College
From August to November, La Roche College will host open-house events for graduate, adult and transfer students.
Online Education at Edinboro University Nationally Ranked
The university landed in the top 10 schools for disabled students seeking an online education.
Thiel College to Spend More than $1.4 Million on Improvements
The college will make infrastructure improvements, buy new equipment and much more.
Pittsburgh Technical Institute Changes Its Name
The school’s name change is reflective of its growth and evolution through the years.
Best of the 'Burgh 2016
We scoured the region to bring you 53 items we’ve deemed this year’s “Best of the ’Burgh,” as well as 8 stellar local Instagram accounts you don’t want to miss.
You Should Know: Jeremy M. Raymer
This Pittsburgh artist has painted some of the city’s most recognizable murals.
Best of the 'Burgh 2016: Style & Shopping
Our editors' FRESH TAKES on our favorite Pittsburgh things, including the best place to find dope threads and where to go to get groomed in style.
Best of the 'Burgh 2016: Arts & Culture
Our editors' FRESH TAKES on our favorite Pittsburgh things, including the best place to develop a comic book obsession, where to go to make your own glassware and a Tour de Force improv act.
Best of the 'Burgh 2016: Personalities
Our editors' FRESH TAKES on our favorite Pittsburgh things, including the best team in the NHL and a celebrated hotel pet.
Best of the 'Burgh 2016: Activities & Experiences
Our editors' FRESH TAKES on our favorite Pittsburgh things, including the best place to take a dip with your dog and a restored lotus pond.
Best of the 'Burgh 2016: Food & Drink
Our editors' FRESH TAKES on our favorite Pittsburgh things, including the best place to find a dream of an ice cream cone and where to order a decadent cake for breakfast.
Best of the 'Burgh 2016: Business & Education
Our editors' FRESH TAKES on our favorite Pittsburgh things, including the best old-school shoe repair shop and a bar with a burgeoning bobblehead collection.
Best of the 'Burgh 2016: Neighborhood Spots
Our editors' FRESH TAKES on our favorite Pittsburgh things, including the best stretch of the Pittsburgh Marathon and a living building.
Best of the 'Burgh 2016: Kids & Family
Our editors' FRESH TAKES on our favorite Pittsburgh things, including the best place to go glamping and an intriguing way to "Listen to Your Mother."
Summer Robotics Camp Offered to High-School Students
The camp is a collaboration between two area universities and is open to students entering grades 9-12.
Bigger and Better Than Ever: Eden Hall's Summer Series
The third annual series features a variety of performances, festivals and gatherings.
Slippery Rock Aims to Change Gym Class
The revised physical education program aims to focus on health, wellness and living well.
Duquesne University to Host Small Business Networking Event
The event will connect hundreds of small business managers and owners and provide useful information to help them take their enterprises to the next level.
Pitt Adds New Major
The environmental engineering major will be available in the 2016-17 academic year and aims to help students prepare for a changing job market.
High School Students Can Learn Media Skills at Thiel College
The college’s second annual summer media camp is set for July. Those interested in attending must apply by June 24.
A Week of Education for Adults & Children Alike
Remake Learning Days, a program offering new and future-forward educational experiences, is set for various spots throughout the area.
STEM Event for Girls Planned at La Roche College
The Tech Savvy program from the American Association of University Women aims to interest middle school girls in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Returns to Seton Hill University
The event is part of a larger partnership to bring PBT dancers to the university for classes and workshops while also fostering programs and performances in the Greensburg area.
Waynesburg University to Hold Mini Relay for Life
The event will raise money for the American Cancer Society and will benefit programs such as Road to Recovery.
Local University Touring Choirs to Perform at Heinz Hall
Local college students will join an All University Choir to perform with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
Pitt Professor Awarded $6.4 Million for Cancer Research
Dr. Patrick Moore is one of only 60 people in the country to receive the Outstanding Investigator Award from the National Cancer Institute.
Point Park University Offers New Degree
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Journalism will be open to students in the fall.
Scholarship for Franklin Regional Student to be Awarded
Applications are now being accepted for the We Are Franklin Regional Scholarship Fund, and a member of the graduating class of 2016 will receive the scholarship in June.
Best-Selling Pittsburgh Author Comes to Carlow
Theresa Brown will help to celebrate Women’s History Month and read from her latest book.
Thiel College Works to ‘Save the Music’
A fundraising concert will be held to raise money for the college’s radio station and a national nonprofit organization.
Math is a ‘Blast’ at Grove City College
The college is hosting a three hour program that focuses on fun ways for elementary students to sharpen their math skills.
Mock Crime Scene to be Held at Waynesburg University
The event is for high school students who are interested in criminal justice, law enforcement and forensic science.
First Comes Love, Then Comes a Penguin
The couple behind one of 2014’s most buzzworthy videos revisit their internet-breaking proposal and — and their recent wedding.
Washington & Jefferson Adds Graduate Programs
The college is enrolling students in the first graduate programs to be offered there in more than 30 years.
Farmers Market Comes to Carlow Campus
The idea is to provide students with healthy food options that they can cook or store in their rooms.
Edinboro Increases Focus on International Business
A new option aims to prepare students for careers in fields such as international banking and sales, consulting in foreign trade and international marketing and business analysis.
How to Finish Your College Degree When You Don't Know Where to Start
A program at California University of Pennsylvania pairs students with coaches who will help them to create education plans that are tailored to their needs and experiences.
Duquesne University Leads Atlantic 10 in Green Power
Duquesne’s usage of green power was almost double that of its nearest competitor and accounts for around 36 percent of the school’s electricity usage.
