Mary Ann McBride-Tackett is inspiring the next generation of Pittsburgh filmmakers
As a teenager, Mary Ann McBride-Tackett dreamed of making films that would change the world. She is the new director of WQED's Film Academy.
21 Sep 2022
Pitt’s Big Idea Center opens new Oakland building to boost student entrepreneurs
The University of Pittsburgh recently became one of the top 20 universities in the world for patents.
16 Sep 2022
Is Pennsylvania on the verge of adopting a ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law?
Educators fear a Florida-like proposed ban on elementary school instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation will teach children that being part of the LGBTQ community is wrong.
15 Sep 2022
Why did Penn State hire a new vice president for enrollment management during a hiring freeze?
Just days after announcing a hiring freeze, Penn State created a new office and hired a new vice president. Here’s what the university has to say about that decision.
13 Sep 2022
Michelle Figlar is climbing the Hilltop to help kids at the Birmingham Foundation
The Birmingham Foundation is focused on child care, education, violence prevention, health, wellness and other initiatives in the Hilltop.
13 Sep 2022
Jason Phox: Student loan forgiveness means less stress and fear in my life
As a kid in a low-income household, Jason Phox knew that he needed student loans if he wanted to go to college - even though that meant a lifetime of debt.
25 Aug 2022
What you should know about Andrew Medlar, Carnegie Library’s new president
“For me, it’s about making sure every single one of our neighborhoods has access to the information and learning they deserve,” Andrew Medlar, the new head of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
18 Aug 2022
How kindergarten camps are helping Pittsburgh area students who missed preschool during the pandemic
Important learning time has been lost lost in kindergarten as teachers had to work with students who were not used to the routines of school.
08 Aug 2022
How Penn State’s highly unusual action limited public access to judicial documents
Penn State said it wanted to protect affected students from potential embarrassment, but legal experts said that explanation doesn’t meet legal requirements.
05 Aug 2022
What are the goals of Carnegie Mellon University’s 10-year master plan?
In a proposed 10-year plan, the tech-heavy campus aims to better connect with its neighbors and Schenley Park, and to energize a nearby business strip.
27 Jul 2022