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Pittsburgh Technical College to close in August
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Technical College is closing later this summer. In a news release on Monday, the Pittsburgh Technical College Board of Trustees said the institution will close on Aug. 9. Pittsburgh Technical College is located in Oakdale, Allegheny County. "Like many colleges and universities across the country, PTC has faced declining enrollment, market pressures, and inflation in recent years due, in part, to the global pandemic and changing views of higher education," the news release said. The news release said despite attempts to raise revenues and address the "school's long standing financial challenges," PTC's board "determined that long-term fiscal stability was...
Penn State Teacher Buyout
Penn State University officials announced Tuesday that nearly 400 of its Commonwealth campus employees have accepted a buyout, resulting in a 10% reduction in university personnel. Earlier this year, Penn State announced that it was offering its Commonwealth campus employees an opportunity to enroll in a “Voluntary Separation Incentive Program.”...
Elizabeth Forward rolls into state championship game with shutout win
Elizabeth Forward has dominated its opposition throughout the season, and Archbishop Wood became the latest team to feel its wrath during an 8-0 victory in the PIAA Class 4A semifinals Monday. The Warriors (23-1) haven’t lost against a Class 4A opponent this season, blowing through the best in the WPIAL...
Music of the Heart recital at Duquesne University offers opportunities to shine
Move over, Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran. You have company. “We are privileged to have close to 100 superstars ready to dazzle you with their talents and abilities,” Katie Harrill announced from the Mary Pappert School of Music stage at Duquesne University. “Some are stepping into the spotlight for the first time, while others are marking their 14th year.”
High school roundup for June 10, 2024: Thomas Jefferson softball, Indiana baseball make 1st PIAA finals
Morgan Aliesky hit the go-ahead two-run single in the bottom of the sixth and Zoe Krizan drove in five runs to lead Thomas Jefferson to a 9-8 victory over Central Mountain in the PIAA Class 5A softball semifinals Monday. The Jaguars advanced to the state championship game for the first...
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