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October 30, 2020
Manor College’s Memorable Drive-In Graduation This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Manor College held the 69th Commencement ceremony in the parking lot for a drive-in style earlier this month.
Drexel study examines COVID-19 stress impacting first responders For six months now, the Philadelphia Fire Department and Drexel University have partnered to study the levels of stress and mental health of first responders in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. Presently, they are crunching the data collected, but already there are preliminary findings that could help guide officials going forward.
Saint Francis University students advance to last round of business competition Saint Francis University students will advance to the final round of a statewide competition on business innovation. The SFU team will compete against other Pennsylvania students in the America250PA Direct Effect Innovation Challenge on Nov. 18. The students will present a business-to-consumer marketing campaign to promote #BuyPA, which in turn promotes businesses in the state.
Elizabethtown College's Into the Streets This week, Elizabethtown College students are participating in community service projects for the 27th Annual Into the Streets event.
Gannon's Feeding Minds and Families Program Provides STEM Kits to Erie Students Gannon University's Feeding Minds and Families program on Friday provided 80 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) kits to Strong Vincent Middle School/GO College and East Middle School.
Mercyhurst University Seniors to Establish Scholarship to Honor Classmate Who Died Seniors at Mercyhurst University have launched an effort to honor standout baseball player Kenny Robinson, a Mercyhurst student who drowned near his home in Pittsburgh last spring.
Keystone College Criminal Justice Department to start new course next year The course, “Bridging Perspectives: Critical Conversations for Students and Police” lets students and law enforcement discuss current and ongoing social, racial, and criminal justice issues.
Lackawanna College president holds session on center LC President Jill Murray held an information session via Zoom hosted by the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday morning (Oct. 20) to give residents an exclusive look as to how the center was coming along and the changes it would bring to the college.
Duquesne University, Housing Authority team up to battle health care inequities Duquesne University is working with the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) and Live Well Allegheny to narrow the health care gap in the Steel City. They are offering health care services to underserved communities during the covid-19 pandemic.
Point Park Professor's art installed at Pittsburgh International Airport A part-time professor at Point Park University now has an art installation at Pittsburgh International Airport. Carin Mincemoyer responded to the Airport's call for a piece of art that has a "calming effect" to be displayed.
Juniata College announces new graduate program The college is calling it a 3+1 program, which will allow students to earn a business bachelor’s degree and a MBA in four years. Students can apply starting in the fall semester of 2021.
Small town gamers doing big things at Lebanon Valley College "It's grown a lot. It all started as small community stuff, then suddenly we're jumping to big things organized by organizations solely dedicated to this stuff. Big prize pools, a lot of money at stake. It's crazy," said Patrick Stone of Port Carbon.
Tuition Remains the Same at Immaculata University for 2021-2022 Academic Year To help students and their families budget for college expenses, Immaculata University’s president, Barbara Lettiere ’72, announced the Board of Trustees voted to keep tuition unchanged for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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