Happy Valley: How the home of Penn State football got its name
The real story behind Penn State’s Happy Valley might be different from what you’ve heard.
Sep
2025
16
COLLEGE STUDENTS
Aug
2025
25
9 wacky traditions Pennsylvania colleges keep alive
From throwing slices of bread to screaming away the stress, here are nine weird Pennsylvania college traditions that help area universities build community.
May
2025
9
Opinion: The Pell Grant is worth defending
There’s a lot of disagreement on higher education these days. One exception to all the discord, at least so far, is Pell Grants.
May
2025
5
University of Pittsburgh excels in innovative patent rankings
The University of Pittsburgh ranks No. 20 in the top 100 U.S. universities for granted utility patents in 2024, per the National Academy of Inventors.
Mar
2025
20
Most coaches use schools like Robert Morris as a launching pad. For Andy Toole, it’s become home
A full decade-and-a-half since he was promoted to replace Mike Rice at the age of 29, Andy Toole will lead Robert Morris to the NCAA Tournament for a third time in 10 years when the 15th-seeded Horizon League champions face No. 2 seed Alabama in the first round in...
Dec
2024
6
I’m helping my college-age kid fill out the 2025-2026 FAFSA. Here’s what to know.
If the financial aid fiasco last year had you, like me, coming up with creative alternatives for the FAFSA acronym, you can take a big, deep breath. This year, the process is so much easier. Or maybe you’re a FAFSA newbie, and you have no knowledge of 2023’s...
Dec
2024
6
Shapiro administration distributes $1 million to PA colleges to combat food insecurity on campus
Close to one-third of Pennsylvania college students know someone who dropped out of school due to food insecurity. The PA Hunger-Free Grant aims to fund programs on campuses throughout the commonwealth to alleviate hunger.
Oct
2024
21
Opinion: I’m a college student who suffered a heart failure. Take candidates’ healthcare records seriously, you may need it.
In January, my life changed forever when I suffered severe heart failure. I spent two weeks at the Geisinger Medical Center, then transferred by helicopter to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. In February, doctors performed open heart surgery and inserted...
Sep
2024
3
PA college students rally with Gen Z congressman amid youth vote effort
Maxwell Frost, Congress’ youngest member, rallied with Gen Z voters in Philadelphia on Saturday. Gen Z voters have shifted their support for Kamala Harris ahead of the election
Jun
2024
21
Over 5,000 Pennsylvanians have had their student loans forgiven under Biden
Millions of dollars in student debt was recently forgiven for thousands of Pennsylvanians through the SAVE plan.
