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Latest clues in the search for U.S. student who vanished in Punta Cana

CBS Pittsburgh 3/18 7:12A

Here are the latest updates on what's known about Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student who went missing in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Family of missing college student asks police that she be declared dead

CBS Pittsburgh 3/18 7:10A

Missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki disappeared in the Dominican Republic resort town of Punta Cana almost two weeks ago.

Search expands for American college student who vanished in the Dominican Republic

CBS Pittsburgh 3/14 3:21A

Officials say their investigation into the disappearance of University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki is considering the possibility of drowning and foul play. The...

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New surveillance video shows missing Pitt student before disappearance in Dominican Republican

CBS Pittsburgh 3/12 3:17A

Newly unveiled surveillance video shows missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki in the moments before she disappeared while on spring break with friends in...

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Penn State made deep cuts to engineering, graduate school amid budget woes

WESA 3/22 1:01A Wyatt Massey | Spotlight PA Stat

Since Penn State announced its multimillion-dollar budget deficit in 2022, the university has deeply cut the budgets to its graduate school and engineering college, a...

Trump administration freezes $175M in funding to Univ. of Pennsylvania over trans athlete policies

WESA 3/20 12:31A Jared Mitovich | WHYY

“This is immediate proactive action to review discretionary funding streams” to the University of Pennsylvania, a senior White House official told WHYY News.

PPS could begin public hearings on 10 proposed school closures as soon as next month

WESA 3/19 11:34P Jillian Forstadt

Once that process is complete, board members will be able to cast their votes to reshape the district’s footprint, potentially as soon as this summer.

Rep. Lee, local leaders raise flags amid threats to DEI programs, education funding

WESA 3/17 11:30P Jillian Forstadt

U.S. Rep. Summer Lee told WESA this week that it will be difficult for the department to function without the more than 1,300 U.S. Department of Education workers placed on...

Duquesne University president Ken Gormley will step down next year

WESA 3/17 4:23A Susan Scott Peterson

Gormley launched the largest capital campaign in the university's history, as well as opening Duquesne's new College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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Carnegie Science Center expands mission with new mental health exhibit

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 3/22 10:00P By Anya Sostek / Pittsburgh Post

It s a new outgrowth of a strategic plan aiming to expand the Science Center s mission to the most important and current issues in science and technology.

Yes, allergies are getting worse in Pittsburgh. The same is true across the country.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 3/22 10:00P Roberta Burkhart/Pittsburgh Post

Problematic springtime pollens in the region mainly come from trees, specifically oak, maple and birch, allergist Dr. Michael Palumbo says.

Duo’s Treehouse, a free, bilingual early-learning space, opens in the East End

Pittsburgh Magazine 3/22 8:23A Kristy Graver

PHOTO BY TOM O CONNOR PHOTOGRAPHY E ast Liberty-based Duolingo is taking early childhood education to new heights. The world s leading mobile learning platform opened Duo s Treehouse, a free,...

Updated migraine treatment guidelines ‘a long time coming’

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 3/21 10:00P Hanna Webster / Pittsburgh Post-

Migraine headaches remain underdiagnosed and undertreated, says Isaac O. Opole, president of the American College of Physicians.

Pittsburgh’s Teetotal Initiative offers sober social connection

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 3/21 10:00P Roberta Burkhart / Pittsburgh Po

The primary goal is simply to provide a fun, social experience free from the presence and pressures of alcohol or other substances, co-founder Scott Page says

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Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Florida Panthers 3/23/2025

PensBurgh 3/23 12:00A Julia Stumbaugh

Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/NHLI via Getty Images The Pens match up with the defending Stanley Cup champs for the final time this season. Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (29-32-10, 68 points, 7th place...

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Looking at how the traded Penguin players are doing this season

PensBurgh 3/22 12:00A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Derek Cain/Getty Images How has it gone for those traded away from Pittsburgh this season? It’s been a busy season for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who continue to churn through players....

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Keeping an eye on the Rangers’ first-round pick the Penguins own

PensBurgh 3/21 5:04A Gretz

Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images As of right now the Pittsburgh Penguins would get the 2026 New York Rangers first-round draft pick. That could be very important. When it comes to the 2025 NHL...

Pens Points: CBJ visits PGH

PensBurgh 3/21 12:00A Garrett Behanna

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images The Penguins host the Blue Jackets in a Friday night fight. Here are your Pens Points for this Friday morning... While the Pittsburgh Penguins as a team have...

Pens Points: Home Stretch

PensBurgh 3/20 12:00A rjnaugle2

It’s another rest day for the Penguins but the same cannot be said for Pens Points which has all the latest. There is one final contest left in this five-game homestand for the Pittsburgh Penguins ,...

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