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Penn Highlands opens new Center for Culinary Excellence in downtown Johnstown

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania Highlands Community College has opened a new location for its Center for Culinary Excellence in downtown Johnstown. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the new location inside the Frank J. Pasquerilla Center, which is expected to help grow the program by providing more space, greater […]

Johnstown, PA · 2d

erienewsnow.com

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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 · 3d
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PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Westmoreland County football notebook: Championship coaches to match wits when Penn-Trafford meets Thomas Jefferson

John Ruane and Bill Cherpak have never coached against each other, but their mutual respect is evident in advance of their first meeting in the WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinals Friday night in Harrison City. Ruane’s second-seeded Penn-Trafford Warriors (10-0) will host Cherpak and his No. 7 Thomas Jefferson Jaguars (8-2)...

Westmoreland County, PA · 2d
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PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Advanced manufacturing apprenticeships will earn college credit at IUP and PennWest

Manufacturing apprentices will now be able to earn college credit for their work experience if they choose to pursue a bachelor’s degree at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania or Pennsylvania Western University. The new PathForwardPA program, led by state education and industry organizations, will allow students to earn credits...

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d
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PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Defending champion Avonworth rolls past West Mifflin in Class 3A quarterfinals

Three Rivers Conference rivals Avonworth and West Mifflin battled in the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals Friday night at Peters Township’s Confluence Financial Partners Stadium, with the Titans looking to avenge a Week 8 loss to the two-time defending WPIAL champion Lopes. Despite a shift in weather and playoff amplifications,...

West Mifflin, PA · 14h

WTAJ

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Hollidaysburg students cheer Tigers ahead of playoffs

HOLLIDAYSBURG P.a (WTAJ)— “Go Tigers!” was the message ringing out in Hollidaysburg today. Police officers and the Phoenix Volunteer Fire Department escorted the Hollidaysburg football team out of school as the Tigers hit the road for their subregional championship game against Abington. Students from across the district came out to show their support, making signs […]

Hollidaysburg, PA · 14h

thebablueprint.com

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Myers honors teacher by continuing project

In late October, Myers Elementary faculty, administration and students celebrated a special milestone. Since the start of school, Myers had been pushing to raise money for Water for South Sudan, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of Sudanese people by helping them gain access to clean water. This project...

Bellwood, PA · 1d

WTAJ

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Conemaugh School of Nursing ranked 2nd in PA for 2027

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Conemaugh School of Nursing has been ranked the No. 2 nursing program in Pennsylvania for 2027 by RegisteredNursing.org. The recognition highlights the school’s strong nursing education program and student outcomes. The rankings are based on factors including NCLEX-RN pass rates, accreditation, program completion rates, and other measures of student […]

Conemaugh Township, PA · 18h

CBS Pittsburgh

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Point Park University students face new off-campus housing mandate for 2027-28

Point Park University students said school officials recently revealed a new mandate changing who can live in on-campus housing.

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Pitt-Greensburg education students donate more than 800 books to Jeannette’s McKee Elementary

About 15 kindergartners at Jeannette’s McKee Elementary shot a hand into the air when Pitt-Greensburg education professor Melissa Marks asked the group who loves to read. “I know that’s kind of a silly thing,” Marks said, “but saying, verbalizing ‘I love to read’ means that they’re going to internalize that more. That is part of what we want for them to internalize — that they love books and they love to read.”

Jeannette, PA · 1d

chathamcommunique.com

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OPINION | Faculty and staff AI use may put our education and connections at risk

As a journalist and Chatham University senior, the future is beginning to look a little bleak. Typically after completing my daily time on job posting websites, I get emails from recruiters about other recommended positions: AI video evaluator, AI communication professional, AI image evaluator. Later, I’ll listen to my peers...

Pittsburgh, PA · 19h

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PennWest Offers Scholarships to Help Students Offset College Costs

College can be a significant financial burden for students, especially as the costs of tuition, housing and fees continue to add up. However, PennWest University offers more than 1,000 internal scholarships that can help students offset some of those expenses. Darren Wagner, PennWest’s Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management, provided...

California, PA · 1d

High School On SI

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Pennsylvania High School Football Playoff Final Scores, Results - November 13

The 2026 Pennsylvania high school football playoffs continued on Friday, and High School On SI has final scores. Pennsylvania High School Football Playoff Brac

Pennsylvania · 8h

YourErie

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Lancers bring home D-10 4A football title in dramatic fashion, Trojans, Bison fall in postseason in FNL part one (11-13-26)

Friday Night Lights part one (11-13-26): High school football playoffs: D-10 4A championship: General McLane 35 – Cathedral Prep 31 6A first round: State College 46 – McDowell 14 3A semifinals: Hickory 49 – Fort LeBoeuf 7 Sharon 27 – Grove City 14

Erie, PA · 9h

PennLive.com

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How did Pennsylvania’s top-ranked football teams fare on Friday, Nov. 13?

Below is a glance at how Pennsylvania’s top-ranked high school football teams handled their playoff business on Friday, Nov. 13. PennLive will continue to update results for Friday and Saturday games once those games become final. CLASS 6A. Rank – Team – District – Record – Previous...

Pennsylvania · 10h

State College

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State High, Bellefonte gridders continue to PIAA States

CENTRE COUNTY — It was another blowout win for the State College Little Lions — and another shutout — as they will now advance to the District 6-8-10 regional championship game against Erie McDowell at home on Friday, Nov. 13. Unfortunately, three other local playoff qualifiers —...

Bellefonte, PA · 2d

High School On SI

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Fab Five: Pennsylvania High School Football Games to Watch in Week 2 of Postseason

No. 7 Roman Catholic, No. 9 St. Joseph's Prep meet to decide Philadelphia Catholic League title; Southern Lehigh, Scranton Prep also playing for district titles this week

Pennsylvania · 1d

philadelphiasoccernow.com

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PIAA state tournament Saturday quarterfinal schedule set

Sixteen teams from District 1 and District 12 will be competing on Saturday for a chance to move one step closer to playing for a PIAA state championship at the home of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. At least one local team is already guaranteed a spot in the semifinals: Springfield Township...

Pennsylvania · 1d

lvpnews.com

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NASD mulls ‘bell-to-bell’ cellphone policy

Statewide ban of students’ use during school day will take effect fall 2027. A new cellphone use policy for students will be implemented in Northampton Area School District. NASD Superintendent of Schools Joseph S. Kovalchik made the announcement at the Nov. 9 board of education meeting. “The state of...

Northampton, PA · 2d