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WATCH: WVU opens testing center in Evansdale Crossing

The University Testing Center opened a new Evansdale location Monday. The new location has 125 seats and is located on the third floor of Evansdale Crossing.

Morgantown, WV · 1d
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WVU Honors Four Students for October Emergency Responses

At Reynolds Hall, three students shared the response to a gym emergency; near Milan Puskar Stadium, Hannah Marks joined aid efforts during another medical crisis. WVU’s Student Government Association recognized Marks, Finian McKay, Jordan Sexstone and Julie Weisz on November 4 for their actions in the two October incidents.

Morgantown, WV · 13h
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WVU wrestling opens dual season with 52–0 shutout in Cameron

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia. West Virginia’s wrestling team made its first dual of the season a sweep. The No. 23 Mountaineers defeated Mercyhurst 52–0 at Cameron High School on Saturday, November 7, winning all 10 bouts and producing five pins. The official WVU recap identifies the result as the...

Morgantown, WV · 1d
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Vanderbilt Hit by BYOD Ransomware Gang Claiming 1M SSNs

Vanderbilt University confirmed an “active cybersecurity incident” on Monday, November 9, and told users to shut down university devices as the BYOD ransomware group listed the school on its leak site. The group claims it holds more than one million Social Security numbers and has taken over the university’s data center.

Nashville, TN · 2d
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Parents advocate against hazing on college campuses after losing son in 2014

On Nov. 12, 2014, TJ and Kim Burch's lives turned upside down when Kim's phone started buzzing off the hook. "I was restless. I got up and was actually on the couch and the phone rang. I didn’t answer, then it rang again and I didn’t answer it; then the third time it rang, I said something’s wrong and that’s when I answered. It was one of the fraternity boys and he said There's something wrong; you need to come here now," said Kim.

Morgantown, WV · 1d

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Mon County BOE reviews 2026-27 enrollment numbers, reports fourth straight year of declines

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County School System plans to continue to dive into more details about the ongoing decline in student enrollment. Mon County Schools Deputy Superintendent Donna Talerico reported that student enrollment for the 2026-27 semester reached 10,907 students, which reflects a 163-student decrease in comparison to last year. This also marks the fourth consecutive year of declining enrollment, with the largest decrease observed since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Monongalia County, WV · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Forbes Road tech school teachers threaten Dec. 1 strike without new contract

Teachers at the Forbes Road Career and Technology Center plan to strike starting Dec. 1 if they don’t reach a contract with school officials by then. The Forbes Road Education Association is the union representing about 30 teachers at the Career and Technology Center. Teachers are responsible for instruction and career preparation in fields ranging from veterinarian sciences to cosmetology to auto mechanics and much more. Since the end of last school year, six teachers have left the school.

Forbes Rd, PA · 1d

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Pitt Eats expands reusable container program

Since the program launched in January 2025, students have checked out more than 22,000 containers.

Pittsburgh, PA · 15h

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PIAA high school playoff results from Tuesday:

–The Mars girls shutout Northern York 3-0 in their Class 3A First Round matchup. Next up will be District 9 champion DuBois in the Quarterfinal round Saturday. Mars improved to 18-1-1 this season. DuBois defeated Penn-Trafford 4-1 in their First Round match, improving to 17-4-1. –The Freeport and North Catholic...

Mars, PA · 21h

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Local family opening school in Ghana in memory of son

Matthew and Gretchen Fischer are traveling to Ghana to open Benjamin’s School of Hope, a school built in memory of their son who died in 2022.

Robinson Township, PA · 17h

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‘My salary looks more like the mail assistant’s’: Pitt faculty union rallies for fair pay, presents letter to CFO

About 60 members of Pitt’s faculty union called for better pay at a rally at the Cathedral of Learning on Tuesday afternoon. Amid ongoing contract negotiations, faculty union members presented a letter addressed to Dwayne Pinkney, chief financial officer and executive senior vice chancellor for administration and finance, asking for fair pay. During the rally, they cited the rising cost of living and explained that they felt their contributions to Pitt are going unnoticed.

Pittsburgh, PA · 23h

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Knoch Athletic Hall of Fame unveils 2026 Class

The Knoch High School Sports Hall of Fame will be inducting its 2026 class of honorees on Friday night, December 18th with a special reception prior to the Knoch vs. Highlands varsity basketball game. The class of 2026 includes:. –Lee Leslie, a 1976 graduate who excelled in basketball and was...

Saxonburg, PA · 1d

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Westmoreland County high school notebook: Franklin Regional, Norwin standouts earn all-state honors

Norwin's Ryan Schoemer celebrates after scoring against Fox Chapel on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at Yough. (Christopher Horner | TribLive) Two boys soccer players from Westmoreland County made the Western Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association all-state list. Senior defender Thomas Bridges of Franklin Regional and senior forward Ryan Schoemer of Norwin...

Westmoreland County, PA · 3d

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Pitt Dental Medicine Program Receives Over $9.4M for Rural Training

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine has received $9.4 million from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a program. This program trains oral health care providers in rural communities where access to dental care is limited. The school announced November 9 that the Rural Health Transformation Plan funding will...

Johnstown, PA · 1d

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Mars school board approves new teachers contract

ADAMS TWP — Months after Mars Area School District and its teachers’ union missed its previous contract expiration date, teachers are now working under a contract agreed to by both sides. Mars’ school board approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Mars Area Education Association at its Tuesday,...

Mars, PA · 2d

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Southern Garrett Marching Band Wins 2026 Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Championship

The Southern Garrett Marching Band won the 2026 Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Championship with a score of 94.2, Southern Garrett High School shared on Nov. 9. The school said the win came the day before. The band also won the award for best music. According to the school, the...

Garrett, PA · 1d

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Exclusive: Shanksville school secretary receives state award

Gail Edwards, elementary secretary at Shanksville-Stonycreek Elementary School, is one of two school employees recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education with the 2027 Pennsylvania Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award for exceptional contributions to school and community. BillieJo Pecht, alternative education paraprofessional at Penns Valley Jr./Sr. High School in the Penns Valley Area School District, is the second honoree for 2027. Edwards said she didn’t know she was nominated. "It was a surprise," Edwards said. "Over the summer I got an email that said I was selected to move on in the process." Edwards was interviewed by PDE staff, and the school submitted five staff letters of support along with three letters from parents. Edwards said the letters from students’ families were especially meaningful. What is the RISE Award? The RISE Award was established by Congress in 2019 and is administered by the U.S. Department of Education. It honors a school employee who provides exemplary service to students in pre-kindergarten through high school. The RISE award is the equivalent of the PA Teacher of the Year award for nonteaching school employees. More: Looking for a place to get a delicious meal this Thanksgiving? To be eligible for the award,

Shanksville, PA · 2d

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Penn Highlands Community College touts expansion of culinary program

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Penn Highlands Community College is celebrating the expansion of its culinary program in downtown Johnstown. The Center for Culinary Excellence relocated from its former location to the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center after growing enrollment created a need for more space. Campus officials say...

Johnstown, PA · 1d

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University taps head CCAC fundraiser to lead office of University Advancement

Point Park got a new member of its administrative cabinet on Monday. Jamie McMahon, who formerly served as CEO of the Community College of Allegheny County’s education foundation, is now Point Park’s new vice president of university advancement. At a time of rapidly-expanding athletics programs, potential growth in...

Allegheny County, PA · 2d