College Students
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2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh: What to know before you go
The NFL Draft is expected to draw more than 500,000 fans to Pittsburgh April 23-25.
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Police warn of phone scam against Gettysburg College families
Gettysburg Borough Police Department warned that on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, several parents of Gettysburg College students were allegedly contacted by scammers posing as Campus Safety Officers from the school, claiming that their students were involved in various incidents such as traffic stops with contraband found.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Cleveland on Friday. MOON TOWNSHIP —…
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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 drama—you just want the quick ‘n’ easy…
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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.
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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 an LVAD (left ventricular assist device) heart pump in my chest. Now I am on…
