Westminster Grad Documents Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Final Tour | August 5, 2019

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. – A Westminster College graduate is producing a documentary on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Lynyrd Skynyrd, following the band on their final world tour. Doltyn Snedden, who graduate from Westminster in 2017 with a degree in media art and design, has followed the band through Canada, Germany, Belgium and […]

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. – A Westminster College graduate is producing a documentary on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Lynyrd Skynyrd, following the band on their final world tour. Doltyn Snedden, who graduate from Westminster in 2017 with a degree in media art and design, has followed the band...

At Age 100, Camp Stambaugh Is Forever Young | August 5, 2019

CANFIELD, Ohio — When it opened its tent flaps for the first time in July 1919, and served its first meal in the tent-enclosed dining hall, Camp Stambaugh became an outdoor home for young men – and now women – to learn how to become leaders. The camp is the second-oldest continuously operating Boy Scouts […]

CANFIELD, Ohio -- When it opened its tent flaps for the first time in July 1919, and served its first meal in the tent-enclosed dining hall, Camp Stambaugh became an outdoor home for young men – and now women – to learn how to become leaders. The camp is the...

Grove City College to Add Pollinator Garden | August 1, 2019

GROVE CITY, Pa. – A haven for bees, butterflies and other insects will be installed this fall at Grove City College. The pollinator-friendly garden is a part of a larger effort to learn more about pollinators and the diseases affecting honey bee populations around the globe, said Tracy Farone, a biology professor at Grove City […]

GROVE CITY, Pa. – A haven for bees, butterflies and other insects will be installed this fall at Grove City College. The pollinator-friendly garden is a part of a larger effort to learn more about pollinators and the diseases affecting honey bee populations around the globe, said Tracy Farone, a...

Taylor Kia Donates $50K to Spartan Stadium Project | July 31, 2019

BOARDMAN, Ohio – Taylor Kia of Boardman has donated $50,000 to the final stage of the new Spartan Stadium, the dealership’s second since construction on Phase 3 began earlier this summer. This summer’s work includes the construction of boys and girls locker rooms, a facade featuring the names of donors, ticket booths and a concession […]

BOARDMAN, Ohio – Taylor Kia of Boardman has donated $50,000 to the final stage of the new Spartan Stadium, the dealership’s second since construction on Phase 3 began earlier this summer. This summer’s work includes the construction of boys and girls locker rooms, a facade featuring the names of donors,...

United Way’s Success By 6 Celebrates Decade of Work | July 31, 2019

CAMPBELL, Ohio – Jennifer Gonzalez enjoys being around children and seeing their firsts in education. “This age is the best,” said the Campbell K-7 School teacher. “You see them learn to write their name. You see them struggle to read and by the end of the year we’re reading books. You see everything happen and […]

CAMPBELL, Ohio – Jennifer Gonzalez enjoys being around children and seeing their firsts in education. “This age is the best,” said the Campbell K-7 School teacher. “You see them learn to write their name. You see them struggle to read and by the end of the year we’re reading books....

Thiel Students Take Part in Bacteriophage Research | July 26, 2019

GREENVILLE, Pa. – Students at Thiel College are contributing to research that will help scientists better understand virus-fighting bacteria and how they could be used to replace antibiotics. Through the Science Education Alliance- Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics, or Sea-Phages, program launched by Thiel College biology professor Sarah Swerdlow, students spend an academic year completing research. […]

GREENVILLE, Pa. – Students at Thiel College are contributing to research that will help scientists better understand virus-fighting bacteria and how they could be used to replace antibiotics. Through the Science Education Alliance- Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics, or Sea-Phages, program launched by Thiel College biology professor Sarah Swerdlow, students spend...

Warren Schools Mold Tomorrow’s Workforce | July 25, 2019

WARREN, Ohio — All who enter the Warren City Schools administration building are greeted by a giant banner hanging from a balcony. “The Class of 2030,” it reads, joined by pictures of the kindergarten class of the school district. Some are reading; some are painting; some are sitting at their desks with their hands raised. […]

WARREN, Ohio -- All who enter the Warren City Schools administration building are greeted by a giant banner hanging from a balcony. “The Class of 2030,” it reads, joined by pictures of the kindergarten class of the school district. Some are reading; some are painting; some are sitting at their...

State Subsidy Will Help Eastern Gateway Buy Properties | July 19, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Preservation of an education subsidy that benefits Eastern Gateway Community College will permit the institution to move forward with the purchase of the three downtown buildings where it now operates. Under the system in place before enactment of the new two-year budget, community colleges would receive 50% of its per-student subsidy based […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Preservation of an education subsidy that benefits Eastern Gateway Community College will permit the institution to move forward with the purchase of the three downtown buildings where it now operates. Under the system in place before enactment of the new two-year budget, community colleges would receive 50%...

New YSU Provost Focuses on Business Connections | July 16, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – As he completed his doctorate in psychology, Brien Smith didn’t have much consideration to a career in academia. But after he started teaching part-time early in his career, that changed. “I enjoy working with students and it became clear that was a wonderful way to work with people, help make a difference […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – As he completed his doctorate in psychology, Brien Smith didn’t have much consideration to a career in academia. But after he started teaching part-time early in his career, that changed. “I enjoy working with students and it became clear that was a wonderful way to work with...

Penn State Offers Business Sustainability Strategy Certificate | July 15, 2019

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Shareholders, customers and employees increasingly demand that businesses show not just profits, but positive environmental and social impact as well, and a new graduate certificate at Penn State aims to prepare students for this new world. Offered online by Penn State World Campus and led by Penn State’s internationally ranked Smeal […]

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Shareholders, customers and employees increasingly demand that businesses show not just profits, but positive environmental and social impact as well, and a new graduate certificate at Penn State aims to prepare students for this new world. Offered online by Penn State World Campus and led by...