Education
Former PSU President Was Highest Paid Among Public Colleges
Former Penn State President Graham Spanier became the highest paid public college president of 2011-12 when he was forced out over his handling of the sex abuse scandal involving former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, according to a survey released Sunday.
30-Foot Deep Sinkhole Appears Near Penn Hills High School
Penn Hills students had to circumvent a narrow, but deep sinkhole Friday.
Students With Disabilities Build New Playground
From starting up and operating construction equipment, to digging and pouring concrete to install a new bench, one group of students is learning a lot.
Mellon Foundation Gives $37 Mil To CMU, Seton Hill
The Richard King Mellon Foundation has given $37 million to two western Pennsylvania universities.
Pitt School Of Education Teaching Prospective Teachers Old-Fashion Standards
A Mount Lebanon chorus director turned himself in Friday to face charges of sending-sexually explicit texts to a male student for two years, and even beyond graduation.
Local Student Surprised With Scholarship
Four years of “free” college tuition is every parent’s dream.
Public Education Could Take Big Hit From Sequestration
Sequestration is a fancy name for across-the-board federal budget cuts — and just about everything is affected.
Federal Cuts Could Affect Pa. Programs
The Obama administration says automatic spending cuts set to take effect this week would mean less money for Pennsylvania’s schools, military, environmental protection, and drug treatment.
“Soul Cafe” Hopes To Raise Money For Scholarships
Some high school students could get a little help with college tuition from the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation.
Westmoreland Co. School District Offers At-Home Drug Tests
The Superintendent of the Hempfield Area School District says he will “fight for the lives of his students.”
Gov. Corbett Unveils Budget Proposal
Gov. Tom Corbett unveiled his budget proposal today. He says he plans to spend an additional $600 million in the upcoming fiscal year.
Scholarships Available For Students Of Lowest-Achieving Schools
Students at low-achieving schools will have the possibility to apply for scholarships based on their school’s status.
Carnegie Mellon To Raise Tuition Next Year
Carnegie Mellon University is raising tuition 4 percent for new students next academic year and three percent for returning students.
Parents Pack School Board Meeting Over Faculty Cuts
More than 100 people packed a school board meeting Monday night, pleading with members to reconsider controversial staff cuts.
Despite Progress, No Union Deal For State University Faculty Yet
Pennsylvania higher education officials and the union representing state university faculty are reporting progress at the bargaining table.
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